tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post881949408662107092..comments2024-03-26T11:55:08.128-07:00Comments on Powell River Books Blog: Preserving: Raising and Drying HerbsPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-72810704106219589972018-09-04T15:19:45.290-07:002018-09-04T15:19:45.290-07:00Only my most hardy herbs overwinter outdoors. Some...Only my most hardy herbs overwinter outdoors. Sometimes I wish it would kill my mint but no luck. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-10662003761361665282018-09-04T04:28:54.777-07:002018-09-04T04:28:54.777-07:00Keeping the plants in the plastic pots in the grou...Keeping the plants in the plastic pots in the ground sounds like a brilliant idea. Great idea to dry and preserve them for future use. I grew some herbs this year but it’s my first time. They can’t survive up here with our cold temps. Thank you for joining our Garden Party!Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470612105590699955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-43296422511661769632018-09-03T20:02:16.304-07:002018-09-03T20:02:16.304-07:00I guess it would make a nice present. I haven'...I guess it would make a nice present. I haven't tried that yet. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-29090942844777405252018-09-03T20:01:43.216-07:002018-09-03T20:01:43.216-07:00Thanks for hosting the blog hop. I enjoy sharing w...Thanks for hosting the blog hop. I enjoy sharing when I can. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-21732412498073783952018-09-03T20:01:19.202-07:002018-09-03T20:01:19.202-07:00This is the first year that chives have done well ...This is the first year that chives have done well for me. Mint is a challenge for me. It keeps escaping from it's pot and tries to take over one of my float garden beds. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-60163683697223231652018-09-03T20:00:20.511-07:002018-09-03T20:00:20.511-07:00They do make a lovely garden addition. Most flower...They do make a lovely garden addition. Most flower and attract pollinators as well. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-80931724950051248462018-09-03T19:59:34.515-07:002018-09-03T19:59:34.515-07:00My cilantro has reseeded itself and is doing quite...My cilantro has reseeded itself and is doing quite well now that the weather is cooler. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-2956635564228851112018-09-03T19:59:04.692-07:002018-09-03T19:59:04.692-07:00Most of the time I dry herbs after trimming the pl...Most of the time I dry herbs after trimming the plants back. That way I get the best of both kinds. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-62265667828039690572018-09-03T19:58:17.437-07:002018-09-03T19:58:17.437-07:00Sometimes I just write a new name on front, but so...Sometimes I just write a new name on front, but some labels were hard to modify. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-4681850438137109412018-09-03T19:57:25.020-07:002018-09-03T19:57:25.020-07:00Thanks. It works out really well for things like l...Thanks. It works out really well for things like lettuce, kale, carrots and beets. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-29652129943151044172018-09-03T19:56:48.526-07:002018-09-03T19:56:48.526-07:00I love having fresh herbs, but in winter not every...I love having fresh herbs, but in winter not everything is available. Plus, having a mix is so easy for soups and stews. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-9973825393732394482018-09-03T19:55:59.484-07:002018-09-03T19:55:59.484-07:00I have a selective black thumb. Some things work o...I have a selective black thumb. Some things work out, and others not so much. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-44965489239902266902018-09-03T19:16:44.034-07:002018-09-03T19:16:44.034-07:00I would venture to guess that Margy's Mix woul...I would venture to guess that Margy's Mix would be a welcome gift for friends or family members!! Your special jars are a great way to package your own herbs. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-81786374256352564282018-09-03T18:02:38.859-07:002018-09-03T18:02:38.859-07:00Thanks for contributing to the Homestead Blog Hop,...Thanks for contributing to the Homestead Blog Hop, hope to see you again next Wednesday!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10190522593372978049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-55505776781507356302018-09-03T07:22:38.654-07:002018-09-03T07:22:38.654-07:00I like herbs too. There are mint, rosemary, lemon ...I like herbs too. There are mint, rosemary, lemon balm, thyme in our garden, but my favourites are the parsley and the chives. :-)<br />Have a lovely week!Edithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18060115820682797613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-15343510740706005072018-08-30T12:32:47.465-07:002018-08-30T12:32:47.465-07:00How wonderful ~ lovely and healthy herbs! Great fo...How wonderful ~ lovely and healthy herbs! Great for H! <br /><br />Happy Day to you,<br />A ShutterBug Explorescarol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-32460805417920339172018-08-30T08:35:48.720-07:002018-08-30T08:35:48.720-07:00I'm having a salad full of cilantro today for ...I'm having a salad full of cilantro today for lunch. Thank God for herbs. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-20067192987262801642018-08-30T07:30:58.633-07:002018-08-30T07:30:58.633-07:00Growing your own herbs - wonderful!
A few years ag...Growing your own herbs - wonderful!<br />A few years ago I had rosemary and basil that I used fresh. Never tried drying them. Maybe I will plant herbs again in the Spring<br />Have a wonderful day!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05201714466868118083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-91845479981035313752018-08-29T22:33:52.971-07:002018-08-29T22:33:52.971-07:00I save small jars too for herbs and spices. I don&...I save small jars too for herbs and spices. I don't know why I haven't thought of making permanent labels. I tape post-its on the bottles. lolSu-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-34660794292484750872018-08-29T06:15:58.187-07:002018-08-29T06:15:58.187-07:00What a great ideaWhat a great ideaRoger Owen Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05298172138307632062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35356005.post-15714965388477754692018-08-29T00:28:57.495-07:002018-08-29T00:28:57.495-07:00I have a great lack of green fingers (and mind) bu...I have a great lack of green fingers (and mind) but I do admire your handyness and creativity<br /><br />Have a splendid, ♥-warming ABC-Wednes-day / -week<br />♫ M e l d y ♪ (ABC-W-team)<br />http://melodymusic.nl/23-HABC-Wednesdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578245744994897135noreply@blogger.com