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Many perennial and biennial herbs live throughout the winter, despite freezing temperatures.
These include some “Mediterranean” herbs, which you may not immediately think of as being cold-hardy.
But certain herbs have developed adaptions that do make them more winter-resistant.
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Having small leaves is one example: a smaller leaf presents a smaller surface area to the elements.
Learn about seven Mediterranean herbs tough enough to get through winter unscathed.
If it’s only borderline hardy where you live, mulch it lightly for winter.
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Just be sure to pull the mulch away as temperatures rise in spring (to avoid smothering).
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Creeping thymeisedible, butThymus vulgarisis the preferred thyme for culinary purposes.
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Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum var.
Commonly used to season our foods, you will find it in everything from Italian sauces to submarine sandwiches.
The flavor of oregano can actually suffer if it is grown in overly fertile soil.
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Sow the seeds in mid-to-late spring (depending on how cold it gets where you live).
Mint (Mentha spp.)
Lovage (Levisticum officinale)
Lovage is a perennial herb in the celery family.
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Even the purple flowers are edible (as well as being ornamental).
As an added bonus, chives' oniony aroma tends to repel pests.
Unlike its relative, the common onion (Allium cepa), chives are perennial.
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Sow the seeds in mid-spring, about 1/4 inch deep.
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