It's a perfect activity for a cold and colorless November day. For all these jams, I use low-sugar pectin. I find that using less sugar allows more real fruit flavor to come through. Friends will like receiving a bundle of herbs from your garden. There's a big difference between fresh herbs and those store-bought containers that most people have in their cupboards.
Most people love receiving a jar of home-grown herbs.
Don't feel like you need to give them a huge amount. Herbs lose their flavor pretty quickly, and are best if used up in a year or two . Sometimes I tie a couple of little bundles of herbs with raffia and give them that way. My favorite herbs for gift-giving are Greek oregano, English thyme, lemon thyme, basil, tarragon, sage, and rosemary. Herbal vinegars also make great gifts.