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Harvesting and Storing Herbs

By Lorraine

Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
It won’t be long and the beautiful herbs growing in my garden will succumb to the end of the season. Before a frost comes I gathered a bowlful so I could preserve them for flavoring meals long after I will be able to walk out the side door and snip them fresh. Sharing suggestions for

In the past I dried herbs by hanging them in bunches.
This year, I thought I would try freezing them to see if they maintained more flavor.
Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
 Oregano
Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
 Basil washed dried and ready for freezing
Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.

 Parsley

 

 

Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.

Chives

 

 

Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
 Spearmint
Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
 Bagged and ready for freezing
Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
Sage dried and stored in a jar
Gather those herbs as the autumn garden begins to fade to enjoy throughout the winter months. Suggestions for drying and freezing.
 A few basil cuttings to root and grow on the window sill because there just isn’t anything like fresh basil!
   

Filed Under: Flowers Plants & Herbs, Home and Garden Tagged With: herbs

Comments

  1. Beyond Wandering says

    October 23, 2011 at 12:41 am

    I freeze dried my herbs too, and they work very well, plus retain their true green color..

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  2. Maggie Ann says

    October 21, 2011 at 1:00 am

    I dried mine in the oven…but oh those little stick like stems on some. I crush mine together and use the blend for fish & chicken. Its rewarding to use them…in spite of too many 'sticks'.

    Reply
  3. Ann says

    October 20, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    I've thought of trying to grow my own herbs but I don't have much of a green thumb.

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    I've never thought of freezing herbs, but it sounds like a great way to keep the flavor fresh for longer. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  5. Jen says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks for this post. I will try to freeze some of my herbs. I agree nothing like fresh basil in the middle of winter!

    Jeannette

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  6. Maryann says

    October 20, 2011 at 11:58 am

    I will be interested to see how the freezing does, I have never tried. I will have to try rooting a few sprigs of basil, I also love fresh basil. Have tried making pesto and freezing it in ice cube trays then popping out and keeping in a freezer bag, works well. It will be nice having all those herbs this winter

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  7. Lemon Lane Cottage says

    October 20, 2011 at 5:14 am

    I've never tried to freeze herbs, I'm anxious to see how successful it is. Luckily, other that the basil and mint, most over winter pretty well in Southern california. Your photos are gorgeous!

    Reply

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