Krista asked about home-growing herbs. I purchase herb seedlings at my
local nursery (for about a dollar each I think) and plant them outside.
They are very easy to take care of. Some (like parsley) are perrenial
and so at the end of the summer I dig them up and put in a pot and bring
inside for the winter. It's great to have fresh herbs on hand. I also
dry some in the dehydrator. Another idea is to freeze fresh herbs.
Then they are ready to be used any time of the year! Hope this helps!
Jenny
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