Fall may feel like the end of the growing season, but for perennial herbs, it’s just the beginning. Planting them now gives roots time to establish before winter, so they’ll come back stronger and fuller in the spring. If you love cooking with fresh herbs, fall planting is the secret to a head start! 🌱 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝟏. 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 Mild onion flavor, easy to grow, and perfect for sprinkling on soups, salads, and potatoes. Chives are hardy and bounce back quickly in spring. 𝟐. 𝐓𝐡𝐲𝐦𝐞 Low-growing, fragrant, and excellent for seasoning meats and vegetables. It’s drought-tolerant and thrives in containers. 𝟑. 𝐎𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐨 A Mediterranean classic, oregano brings bold flavor to sauces and pizzas. Hardy and fast-spreading, so give it room! 𝟒. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐭 Refreshing for teas, desserts, and cocktails. Best grown in its own container since it can spread aggressively. 𝟓. 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐞 A fall favorite with earthy flavor, great for roasts and holiday dishes. Its silvery leaves also add beauty to container gardens. 𝟔. 𝐋𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐦 Bright citrus scent, wonderful for teas and pollinator-friendly. Can handle cooler temps and self-seeds easily. 🪴 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: Choose at least 10–12” deep pots with good drainage. 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥: Use a well-draining mix; herbs dislike soggy roots. 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: Place in a sunny location—6+ hours daily for best growth. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: Mulch or move containers closer to the house to protect roots. 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐬: You might not harvest much this fall, but come spring, you’ll be rewarded with lush, flavorful herbs. 🌼 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 Planting perennial herbs in fall is like giving yourself a gift for next year. By spring, your containers will be bursting with fresh flavors ready for your kitchen. 👉 Which perennial herb is a must-have in your garden? Share your favorites (and recipes!) with the group!

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