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By FLORENCE VICKERS
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Mrs. Florence Williamson shared the following information on harvesting herbs with the Extension Homemakers at their June county-wide program and since many Rappahannock County residents are interested in herbs, I thought I’d share it with you.
“Harvesting Herbs and Preserving Them for Winter Use - Harvest herbs for drying before they bloom. Cut them in the morning after the dew has left. Dry in warm, airy place, out of the sun. An attic is a good place. Overdrying is questionable, since high temperature robe them of their flavor. A microwave oven can be used (although I have not tried it). Place the herbs between paper towels. Place in oven one minute; take out and cool. If not completely dry, put back a few seconds. When crumbly, store in jars. Store all dried herbs in glass or metal containers after they are thoroughly dry.
To freeze herbs, gather them as for drying. If dusty, wash, pat excess water, place in plastic bags and freeze quickly. Cut chives V* inch; spread on cookie sheet; place in freezer until stiff. Spoon immediately into small plastic bags, then in larger bog. In this manner, small portions can be removed for
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