Thanks to cooking shows on television, everyone is getting into the act of using herbs to season their favorite foods. It isn’t surprising that herbs have become one of the staples of most kitchens. Chefs and hobbyist cooks will pay exorbitant prices for the best herbs available, not to mention the most expensive, saffron, which sells in excess of $1,200 a pound. Fortunately, it takes a lot of this pungent herb to make a pound, but only just a few threads can season an entire dish. Vials of saffron threads can be found at specialty food stores. But we don’t have to worry about paying huge prices for herbs to satisfy our flavor cravings in our favorite dishes. After all, what would rosemary roasted potatoes be without rosemary? Or how could we make pickles without dill? Growing herbs in our own home gardens has not only taken off over the past 20 years, but it is easier to find most of our favorite seasonings in garden centers each spring.