Which medicinal and aromatic herbs we can cultivate also in winter? When the climate is harsh, we can decide to move our potted plants indoors or to the most sheltered place on the balcony. In this way, even in winter we will be able to have a natural pharmacy at hand on the balcony or in a sheltered place in our home.
Not to mention the advantage of having it available always fresh medicinal and aromatic herbs for the preparation of infusions, natural remedies and tasty and healthy condiments to be used in the kitchen in our recipes. With a few small precautions we can grow medicinal and aromatic herbs even in winter.
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The advice is transfer your seedlings indoors especially if you live in a region with a very cold and humid winter climate and to place the jars close to each other so that the plants create a microclimate useful for their development.
Sage
There sage it resists well during the winter when grown in the soil of the vegetable garden or garden. You can also grow it in a pot, as long as you protect it from frost and place it indoors in a sunny place or in the most sheltered spot on the balcony. The soil of potted plants can cool easily in winter. Try to protect the vases from the cold by wrapping them with non-woven fabric. You will notice that sage sometimes develops smaller leaves in the winter to protect itself from the cold. Sage is aherb ally of women. Here are its properties and how to use it.
Rosemary

Like sage, also the rosemary it does not have major problems withstanding the cold when grown in the vegetable garden or garden. Pot cultivation, on the other hand, will require more care. The rule of protecting the plants from frost always applies. If you have a spacious and bright kitchen, choose a suitable place to store your aromatic plants in winter to always have them at hand. Did you know that the scent of rosemary helps improve memory?
How to grow rosemary in pots and in the garden
Coriander

The coriander grows rapidly from seeds. You can stagger the sowings over the year so as to have it available even in winter, remembering to move the pot indoors. Coriander is among the medicinal herbs that helps the body get rid of heavy metals. In the kitchen you can use it to prepare soups, sauces and condiments or simply to garnish your dishes.
Parsley

Choose some biennial parsley – Curly parsley is also good as well as classic parsley – to have it available even during the winter. You can grow it in a pot, on the balcony, sheltering it from the cold or bring a jar of your parsley into the house. Parsley does not need much light and grows well even in closed and shaded places. Collect the outer leaves to encourage the internal growth of the plant.
Mint
If you want to have mint available during the winter, you should buy a jar of it now from a nursery and grow it at home until the good weather arrives. In fact, with the arrival of low temperatures, mint grown outdoors enters a resting phase. The leaves dry out and fall. Then the mint will be reborn in spring. So if you want to have fresh mint available in the kitchen, for your condiments and to prepare digestive infusions, keep a jar handy at home.
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Thyme
The thyme it is a medicinal and aromatic plant considered essential for keep the respiratory tract healthy. Thyme is a natural antibiotic and aids digestion. Thyme flowering occurs in spring. But if you want to continue growing thyme in winter you can place your potted plants in a sheltered place, for example in the kitchen, near a window.
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Dill

The essential oils present indill they are considered useful for stimulating the production of bile and gastric juices and for encouraging peristaltic movements of the intestine. This aromatic and medicinal herb is one of the typical ingredients for the preparation of tzatziki sauce according to the original Greek recipe. Dill is a vigorous and robust plant, easy to grow. It is grown mainly as a condiment plant. The leaves and seeds are very aromatic. Due to its smell and properties, dill is similar to fennel.
Marjoram 
If you have some marjoram in the garden, you can take a part of it to grow in a pot that you will move indoors during the winter, in a sunny place. Marjoram is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the same family as thyme. It fits any type of terraineven poor, but indeed fears humidity and excessive cold. It can be used for the preparation of balsamic and digestive herbal teas. It has a flavor similar to that of oregano, but sweeter and more refined. Better to use it fresh to preserve its aroma.
Chives
You can grow thechives outdoors during the summer and prepare a jar to transfer indoors during the winter to always have it at hand. Chives are considered a superfood for pregnancy, due to their content of folic acid, iron, fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6. It is considered a panacea for keeping the kidneys and heart healthy and for fighting constipation.
Oregano

Protect theoregano from the cold to continue growing it even in winter at home or in a very sheltered place on the balcony. You can also think about building a mini greenhouse for your plants if you have some space available. Oregano has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antispasmodic properties.
Some useful advice
Winter must not be a limit for the cultivation of aromatic and medicinal herbs. Many varieties, such as sage, thyme and rosemary, are naturally resistant to the cold and can be safely grown in the garden or on the balcony, as long as they are protected from frost with non-woven fabric or moved to sheltered areas. For more delicate plants, such as coriander and marjoram, a bright corner of the kitchen can be the ideal solution, ensuring healthy growth even in the harshest seasons. In addition to providing fresh ingredients for herbal teas or tasty dishes, these plants create a pleasant microclimate that enriches indoor environments with natural scents.
A mini home greenhouse for an aromatic vegetable garden all year round
For those who want to grow aromatic herbs all year round, a mini greenhouse on the balcony or a simple arrangement of pots near a window exposed to the sun can make the difference. Plants such as chives, parsley and oregano do not require particularly demanding care and adapt well to small spaces. Winter cultivation is not only a way to always have fresh herbs on hand, but it also represents a sustainable choice, reducing the use of packaged products and waste. With a small investment in attention and care, even winter can become a season full of genuine aromas and flavors.
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