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    When to harvest herbs?

    I want to get some in to dry sometime before winter but I was wondering when the best time was. Most of them are in flower at the moment, which is very pretty but I'm wondering whether I should still harvest them then!

    Any tips would be great
    Rachel

    Trying to tame the mad thing called a garden and getting there I think!

    My Garden Mayhem...inspirational blog for me I hope! - updated 16/04/09
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    Hi Rachel

    For best results they should be harvested before they flower although with most the flowers are also edible. Thyme and sage should still be ok but oregano/marjoram not so good. If you have lemon balm try cutting it back and then dry any second growth. You won't get much from this one but boy what a scent. I often find I have to cut lemon balm and mint back as the caterpillars get to them before I do.
    Bright Blessings
    Earthbabe
    If at first you don't succeed, open a bottle of wine.

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      Ok thanks! When the oregano and majoram have finished flowering should I be alright to get them then?

      Will try to remember next year as well and get them harvested before they flower.
      Rachel

      Trying to tame the mad thing called a garden and getting there I think!

      My Garden Mayhem...inspirational blog for me I hope! - updated 16/04/09

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