Question
when do i trim herbs for winter. i have french tarragon and i have been told not to prune or cut back this herb for the winter.  i also have rosemary, lime thyme, chocolate mint, lavender, dill, sage and parsley.

Answer
Barbara:
You may cut back by 1/3 on each branch of  tarragon, thyme,mint,sage & dill. Hold back on lavender & parsley.  Prune lavender, rosemary, sage thyme, mint, tarragon in early spring when new growth begins. Dry or freeze your cuttings.

Leroy