GARDENERS' COMPANION: June 2013

The Master Gardener program began in the 1970's in response to the many gardening questions that resulted from the rapidly increasing level of interest in home gardening. The idea was to train knowledgeable gardener volunteers to help University Extension staff deliver home gardening information to the public.
Our local Master Gardeners are able to build on their interests and acquire greater expertise through the resources available through the Extension Service and the University of Missouri.
University of Missouri Extension provides equal opportunity to all participants in extension programs and activities, and for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Hickory County Master Gardeners recommend contacting your local Extension Service for more complete plant and growing information and how to become a Master Gardener.
Meetings are reserved for Master Gardener members, but community programs hosted by the Master Gardeners are public events and will be announced in the local newspaper.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://extension.missouri.edu/ and http://mg.missouri.edu/.

How-to for Winter Savories

CULINARY HERB PRESERVATION

Saving the harvest from the kitchen herb garden for year-round cooking pleasure is a simple 1-2-3 process! Preservation by freezing is a preferred method and may be accomplished through the following steps.

One:  Arrange clean, moisture-free, freshly harvested herbs on a baking sheet. Then, place in the
          freezer.

Two: After several hours, transfer them to an air-tight container such as a plastic freezer bag and
           return to the freezer for storage.

Three: Use the freezer stored herbs during the winter months to add flavor and dietary benefits to
            food.

Posted 6/30/2013