Re: Herbs: Over wintering & Fall sowing

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: : The following are ANNUALS in zone 5
: : 1. Basil
: : 2. Rosemary
: : 3. Dill
: : 4. Fennel
: : 5. Catnip
: : 6. Cilantro
: : 7. Bay

: : The following are TENDER Perennials in Zone 5
: : 1. Thyme
: : 2. Parsley
: : 3. Specialty Sages
: : 4. Majoram

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: : The following are PERNNIALS (during normal winters)
: : 1. Sage
: : 2. Oregano
: : 3. Mint
: : 4. Tarragon
: : 5. Garlic
: : 6. Chives
: : 7. Sorrel

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: : Herbs brought indoors at the end of the season will never thrive unless you have a greenhouse.  You are basically keeping them alive until next spring, when you re-plant them outside.

: : The only plants I bring in for winter are my Bay and Rosemary, I have had them several years and they have grown to the size of small bushes.  The other ones I just dry as much as possible for winter use.

: : If you really want fresh herbs year-round, start them from seed in the fall and keep them indoors, it is hard to take a outdoor plant in, and have it be really happy.  I have found that the only herb I really miss having fresh in the winter is Basil, but I have lots of pesto in the freezer, and most of the grocery stores in my area carry fresh basil year round, so that gets me through.


: I HAVE GOOD LUCK BRINGING IN MY THYME  AND ROSEMARY PLANTS FOR THE WINTER (ZONE 5). I KEEP THEM IN A SUNNY WINDOW.



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