Growing herbs is a satisfying summer gardening activity that conveniently provides fresh flavor for recipes and fragrant, preserved pieces for crafting. Many can also be used through fall and overwintered for perennial return in spring. No matter how you plan to apply herbs, it helps to know what herb plants need to grow, the importance of harvesting continually, methods for preserving or storing and, of course, all the varieties available.
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