Preserving Fresh Garden Herbs

If you're finding your garden overflowing with more fresh herbs than you can use or give away, try this handy preservation technique.

Step 1: Pick your herbs.


Step 2: Chop herbs and pack them into ice cube trays.


Step 3: Fill trays with water and put in freezer.


Step 4: Pop out your herb cubes and store in a freezer bag. Be sure to label your bags if you're preserving multiple herbs! When you're ready to use, just thaw on the counter or in the microwave on defrost.