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Country Life
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Now is the best time to cut and tie stems of oregano and lavender, amongst others, for use in winter
A range of herbs – including oregano, marjoram, thyme, lavender and summer savoury - are growing lustily now, and this is the time to cut and tie some stems for use in winter.
Cut stems in the morning on a dry day, tie them into small bundles of individual herbs and hang up in a cool, dry room. When well dried, the leaves should be transferred to tightly closing tins, or Kilner-type jars.
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