Harvest and Store Basil

Harvest and Store Basil

Harvesting and storing basil has the same tips as harvesting and storing parsley. Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest what you need and don’t take more than 1/3 of the stems from the plant when it is young.  Cut some of the outer stems as needed near the base of the plant […]

Save Chive Seeds

Save Chive Seeds

You will get chive seeds from the white flowers that are produced in the late summer. Seed Saving Tips: 1) Since chives like to self sow, you should cut off most of the other flower heads and stems so you don’t get too many chive plants next spring.  Save one or two flower heads  for […]

Harvest and Store Parsley

Harvest and Store Parsley

Harvesting and storing parsley is relatively easy.  Here are my tips: Harvesting Tips:  1) My rule of thumb is to harvest what you need and don’t take more than 1/3 of the stems from the plant when it is young.  Cut some of the outer stems as needed near the base of the plant so the […]