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How to Start an Herb Garden: Full Guide for Beginners
Zest up your homemade meals, flex your green thumb, and have fun outside by growing your own herb garden. There’s nothing more delicious than garden-fresh herbs! Learn how to start an herb garden in this full tutorial, even if you’ve never grown anything before. There’s nothing like wandering out to the garden before a meal…
How to Dry Lemon Balm (for Tea and More!)
Lemon balm is a delicious, fragrant herb that makes a wonderful tea! Learn how to dry lemon balm with this easy tutorial and enjoy it all year long. I love fresh herbs, but they aren’t always an option. When winter rolls around and the garden is resting, I turn to my homemade dried herbs. Each…
How to Freeze Fresh Basil | Easy Preservation
Preserve your summer harvest with this easy freezing method! Learn how to freeze basil to enjoy in soups, sauces, and more all year long. Basil is my all-time favorite herb. I use it in so many dishes throughout the year! It’s impossible to beat fresh basil straight from the garden, but freezing basil is an…
How to Freeze Parsley | 3 Easy Methods
Freezing parsley is an excellent way to preserve it to enjoy all winter long. Learn how to freeze parsley in 3 easy ways with this step-by-step guide! Why Freeze Parsley? Save money: Fresh herbs can be pretty pricey, and I rarely need a whole bunch of parsley. Freezing homegrown parsley is a great way to…
How to Freeze Mint (3 easy methods)
Learn how to freeze mint with this simple tutorial! Preserve your fresh mint for tea, cocktails, and more, and enjoy your harvest all year long. Mint is one of my absolute favorite herbs to grow in my garden (okay, I say this about a lot of herbs, but it’s true!). Its beautiful and abundant green…
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