Are they in ground/pots? Where in NW(Washington,Idaho) it makes a big difference because the far NW Washington doesn't freeze like the rest of the state or even like Oregon,Idaho Etc.. If they are outdoors in ground and perennials you don't need to do anything. Remove the dead leaves/stalks in spring when new growth begins to appear. The parts of the plants that die off are needed for protection and each plant goes thru photosynthesis and uses energy from the dead/dying plant material to make plant stronger when it begins to emerge in spring.This true for all perennials,biennials,bulbs & tubers.
If they are in pots, bring them in when it gets cold, a plant light will keep them healthy and ready to put out next spring. Things like chives, mint, etc. (the hardy perennial herbs should come back if you put them in a protected spot, under the porch, garage, wherever you can find. My potted strawberries come back every year doing this, too. You will need to keep an eye on the moisture, as the plants that come in the house aren't getting the rain and humidity that they like, you may need to water them a little more often according to their particular needs. What's in the ground should only need a cover of leaves for some winter protection. I put down about four inches of shredded or fallen leaves and clean up the excess in the spring when I am cleaning it up to plant. I usually hold back some of the leaves to use as mulch until we start mowing the lawn, then I start layering on the grass.
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Good info here Ester: https://fifthseasongardening.com/up-yours-winter-or-how-i-saved-the-herb-garden-from-freezing
Plus I would think that putting them in a cold frame (poor man's greenhouse) would help. https://www.finegardening.com/article/4-ways-to-use-a-cold-frame
Are they in ground/pots? Where in NW(Washington,Idaho) it makes a big difference because the far NW Washington doesn't freeze like the rest of the state or even like Oregon,Idaho Etc.. If they are outdoors in ground and perennials you don't need to do anything. Remove the dead leaves/stalks in spring when new growth begins to appear. The parts of the plants that die off are needed for protection and each plant goes thru photosynthesis and uses energy from the dead/dying plant material to make plant stronger when it begins to emerge in spring.This true for all perennials,biennials,bulbs & tubers.
If they are in pots, bring them in when it gets cold, a plant light will keep them healthy and ready to put out next spring. Things like chives, mint, etc. (the hardy perennial herbs should come back if you put them in a protected spot, under the porch, garage, wherever you can find. My potted strawberries come back every year doing this, too. You will need to keep an eye on the moisture, as the plants that come in the house aren't getting the rain and humidity that they like, you may need to water them a little more often according to their particular needs. What's in the ground should only need a cover of leaves for some winter protection. I put down about four inches of shredded or fallen leaves and clean up the excess in the spring when I am cleaning it up to plant. I usually hold back some of the leaves to use as mulch until we start mowing the lawn, then I start layering on the grass.