One of my favorite luxuries—and one that I urge everyone to try—is keeping a small herb garden. Not much space is needed; a windowsill, a few pots in a sunny corner, or a small patch just outside the kitchen door are all enough to put fresh herbs in your hands whenever you need them. Planting…

When the summer heat is at its peak, we’re all looking for ways to keep cool. The solution to besting high temperatures might just be in your herb cabinet. People in hot climates have long sought specific herbal allies to provide relief on summer’s hottest days. If you’ve ever craved a cold glass of iced…