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over-wintering potted herbs

Poisdescenteur_410

14 years ago

I have a few less-than-hardy perennial herbs that I'll need to bring indoors due to our harsh winters. When exactly should I bring them inside, I wonder, and will they need any special care or will they go dormant if I keep them relatively cool...(like geraniums?)

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fatamorgana2121
14 years ago
Different herbs will have different tolerances and needs. What herbs exactly are we talking about?

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oliveoyl3
14 years ago
go to link below for the answers to a previous question.

Here is a link that might be useful: potted herbs indoors thread
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Poisdescenteur_410
Original Author
14 years ago
Wooly thyme, sweet marjoram, Greek oregano, prostrate rosemary, lavender...lemme check out that thread...
Poisdescenteur_410
Original Author
14 years ago
Aha! Fantastic thread! Answered my question as to which plants to bring in...now if I can just keep them alive thru the winter in the dry house...lol Thanks for the help!

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