How do I preserve fresh rosemary from my garden?

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you can dry or freeze basil............parsley & rosemary I just tie up a big handful and hang it close to the counter on the wall hook where I can just grab a couple of pieces to cook with.  my friend freezes basil laying them single file on foil until they freeze....then put then in a plastic container

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