Sunny windowsills are great places for annual or perennial aromatic plants. Those who don't want to give up their favorite spices even in the cold season can set up a small winter garden on the windowsill. Near the window, we can keep plants in planters as well.
For such indoor crops, basil, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, tarragon, parsley, and lovage are recommended. Scented muscat and nasturtiums can create wonderful splashes of color.
If the aromatic herbs develop well, we will have a bountiful harvest. In the following, we will give you some tips for preserving or using them.
The classic method of preserving herbs is drying. Small bundles are hung in airy, shady places. However, in modern apartments, we find few suitable places for drying. The kitchen or balcony exposed to the sun are not suitable for this purpose. The process can be accelerated with the help of modern appliances, microwave ovens, or hot air appliances.
It is well known that the aroma of dried plants is much weaker than that of fresh plants. Therefore, freezing smaller quantities, alone or in mixtures, is recommended. Don't forget to label! If we run out of ideas for birthday gifts, we can create works of art from aromatic plants.
