Do you have an influx of seasonal herbs in your garden or windowsill (here’s looking at you, basil)? Preserving them is a great way to enjoy their flavor year-round. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your herbs at the end of the summer.
🌱 Store ‘Em
Herbs can be chopped up and frozen in oil or water (use an ice cube tray for ease). That way you can use them in recipes all year long.
🌱 Dry ‘Em
You don’t need a fancy dryer to dry summer herbs. Simply keep them in an open paper bag in a dry, dark place with good ventilation and low humidity. You can also dry them in the microwave or oven.
Keep in mind these helpful tips from Red Butte Garden when you start your Utah herb garden.
- Harvest your bounty. You put in all the work, now reap the rewards. Regular harvesting is better for overall plant health, just make sure you do it correctly.
- Group plants together that need the same amount of sun, water, and type of soil.
- Give your herbs space to grow. Don’t crowd them! A bonus tip: Plant mint in its own pot. It’s notoriously a plant bully that takes over everything.
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