I just snipped off the last of the leaves of my basil plant. I wish I had more! I brought the other herbs that are still producing in, and will use them for as long as I can (oregano, rosemary, tarragon, and marjoram).
I keep checking those shallots I planted a year ago. I think 2 of them may be ready to harvest soon. Not much of a showing, and I still have no idea what I’ve done wrong. What started as about 2 or 3 dozen tiny shallots has resulted in about a dozen that seem to be growing but ever so slowly. Next year I’m going to try something else. I’ve heard that you can grow new ones from store bought ones, but again, I have no idea if that’s true or not. I love using shallots in my cooking.
Did you try to root some of the basil stems for future planting? The best method for me is to stick them in a small clear vase and set on a south windowsill. Just sticking them in dirt works too, but I get a higher rooting ratio in just water. Plus it’s fun to watch them root.