A bay laurel (Laurus nobilis), the tree that produces these herbs ... Here's what you need to know about growing and caring for a bay leaf plant, a culinary garden staple. Related: How to Grow ...

But bay laurel also is great as a hedge or as part ... With leathery evergreen leaves, bay leaf tree can be shaped into a or topiary or it can be allowed to grow into a shrubbier shape.

If a recipe asks you to add a bay leaf, would you listen? The leathery but delicate leaf, which is usually removed before a dish is served, has been a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine for ...