Propagating and Preserving Herbs
Yes, the growing season has been lovely, relaxing and rejuvenating. Now fall is fast approaching. So what does a good herb gardener do right about now?
This is the time you can spring into action, harvesting the herbs you have, preserving them for winter — and transplanting those you can to keep them growing next year.
Propagating New Plants
After successfully growing herbs all summer, you’re ready to create new plants. There are three main methods you can do this: ·dividing the roots of the existing plants ·taking cuttings of the herbs in your gardens ·healing in or layering.
Root Division
This is a simple approach to creating more herbs. With a spade or shovel, work the roots loose from a clump of the densely growing herbs. Take this grouping out of the ground and separate the plants, starting at the roots. You want to do this rather carefully. (more…)