How to Keep Garden Herbs Fresh

This year we are growing Cilantro, Basil, Parsley and Thyme. When I grow herbs I like to pick only what is needed so that the rest can stay on the plant and be super fresh when I am ready to use it. But there are times that I pick too much and there are other times that I like to cut some cilantro to encourage more growth to occur.

So for whatever the reason is that you have for needing to keep your cut herbs fresh try this tip next time. Just put your herbs in a small glass container with water in it just like you would cut flowers. This keeps them fresher longer. The glass can even be placed in the refrigerator if desired but if you plan to use the herbs in the next day or two the windowsill is just fine.