Harvesting Herbs
Saving Herb Seeds: Cilantro, Dill and Basil
How to collect, clean and store seed from cilantro, dill and basil, with the color signals that show when each is ripe and the limits of home-saved seed.
Harvesting Herbs
How to harvest herbs without harming the plant, dry them for later use and collect seed from cilantro, dill and basil for next year.
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Harvesting Herbs
How to Dry Herbs from the Garden
A step-by-step guide to air drying garden herbs: which ones suit the method, when to cut, how to bundle and hang them, and how to store the dried leaves.
Harvesting Herbs
How to Harvest Herbs Without Hurting the Plant
Where you cut an herb depends on how it grows. This step-by-step guide shows when to harvest, where to cut branching and clumping herbs, and how much to take.