Find out how to grow your own bay leaf plant to add just-picked leaves to your favorite recipes. Native to Mediterranean regions, the bay leaf plant (Laurus nobilis) is a well-known culinary herb.

One of the easiest culinary herbs to grow in the garden is the bay laurel tree, Laurus nobilis. Savvy cooks understand the importance of using bay leaves in soups, stews and sauces. Savvy gardeners ...