Mini greenhouses from storage boxes
Cold hardy herbs can survive much longer through winter if given a little protection.
Last winter I kept parsley going all year in my zone 7 garden with an impromptu mini-greenhouse made of a clear plastic storage box.
Here it is in the snow.
Here is a peak underneath, on a snowy day, still fresh and green, and we had some for dinner that evening!

I've already got new boxes this year protecting my favorite cold-hardy plants.

Cake plate lids from discount stores are a nice size for containers to lengthen the life span of cold-hardy flowers and herbs.

And we must never run out of fresh herbs!
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