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Farm food associate at the University Farm, Jonas Portillo, advises on protecting herb gardens in the winter

Your herb garden needs special care in winter—these expert tips will keep it healthy
Martha StewartJonas Portillo, farm food associate at the University Farm, suggested protecting perennial herb roots with organic black or brown wood chip mulch, which absorbs and retains heat from the sun to guard against harsh winters.