Overwintering Herbs

Overwintering Herb Plants

Overwintering herb plants means that you bring the plants indoors so they continue growing over winter and spring.  The key is to make sure the room is warm and sunny.  I overwinter my herb plants on a plant stand in a window facing toward the south. Because of limited space, I like to do this […]

Freeze Herbs

Freeze Rosemary and Garlic Butter

If I had a lot of free time, I would make rosemary bread from scratch.  Since I don’t have a lot of free time until I retire, I am doing an easy work around!  I will use the rosemary and garlic butter on top of my favorite bread.  Some other options for rosemary and garlic […]

Save Basil Seeds

Save Basil Seeds

Basil seeds self pollinate which means each flower has a male and female part.  The basil flower can still be cross pollinated if it is growing near another variety.  If you don’t want to cross pollinate, then you should grow one variety, give them plenty of space or protect the flower. Seed Saving Tips: 1) […]