All spring, summer and fall we enjoyed the fresh Herbs growing in the pots on the deck. I have also been researching how to keep them over the winter, so I don't have to waste what I have left. I found varying methods, and settled on what I did below. And I did it just in time. Nearly a month ago, an unexpected snow storm was heading our way, and I had no time to spare people, no time to spare. Mother nature was breathing down my neck.
The chives get washed and dried.
Chop them into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces, then place on a cookie sheet and freeze, as is, for 30 minutes.
Place in a resealable bag and freeze for future use.
The parsley also gets washed and dried of course.
Remove the stems.
Lightly chop.
I placed about 2 tablespoons in each of three little bags.
Then I packed them all together and placed in the freezer.
The Rosemary and Thyme simply get washed dried and placed in resealable storage bags.
Then the storm came and I was ready. I laughed, ha, in the face of Mother Nature.
A bientot! See you soon.
Sister, you are extremely organized, which I admire. Nice job saving the Herbs for winter. I am a little afraid for you, though, now that you have laughed at Mother Nature! As you know, she doesn't take kindly to that.
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