Many herbs guarantee their succession by reseeding themselves. But you can get into the act by gathering seeds for next year's crop. Harvest when seeds are dry and ripe (usually brown or black, and place each variety in a closed paper bag. Dry, separate seeds from chaff, and place in labeled envelopes in an air-tight container. Store on a cool, dark shelf until planting time.

Easy herb seeds to save:

• Anise
• Basil
• Borage
• Caraway
• Chives
• Coriander
• Dill
• Fennel
• Hyssop
• Lemon Balm
• Parsley
• Sunflower