There are three basic ways to preserve (most) herbs. Dry them, put them in vinegar or freeze them. My favorite, by far, is freezing.

I never had much appreciation for hydrangeas, as I’m not that big a fan of their classic purple color (clearly I’m in the minority here in New England, where purple hydrangea proliferate). Since we’ve been at our house, though, I’ve grown a real appreciation for our hydrangea bushes, which shift from light green, to almost white, to a beautiful ombré magenta in fall.

Fall is by far my favorite season for our hydrangea. Look at these colors!