Sage Plant / Recipe Ideas?

recruiterg · June 2, 2013

I have a sage plant that made it through the winter covered under a thick layer of shredded leaves. The plant is now huge and growing vigorously. The plant appears to be about to flower. Since I live in MN with a short growing season, I didn't know that sage & oregano were perennials in my climate. My herbs seldom go to seed (other than basil and dill). Is it best to remove the flower heads on sage OR should I let it flower? Typically, I don't let basil go to the flower stage so that the plant puts its energy into leaf production.

Also, what should I do with all this sage? Any recipe ideas?

June 2, 2013	#1
recruiterg Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edina, MN (Zone 4) Posts: 945	Sage Plant / Recipe Ideas? I have a sage plant that made it through the winter covered under a thick layer of shredded leaves. The plant is now huge and growing vigorously. The plant appears to be about to flower. Since I live in MN with a short growing season, I didn't know that sage & oregano were perennials in my climate. My herbs seldom go to seed (other than basil and dill). Is it best to remove the flower heads on sage OR should I let it flower? Typically, I don't let basil go to the flower stage so that the plant puts its energy into leaf production. Also, what should I do with all this sage? Any recipe ideas?