My celery is just starting to die off (May) with an increasing number of brown
leaves appearing as  the cooler months draw closer. But I want to have celery
over the winter, also celery loses its texture quickly so here's some helpful tips
for storing your own grown or bought celery for winter.

Growing
You can sow celery seeds from August to March. 
Celery needs a long growing season free of frosts so wait for the frosts to pass
before planting seeds.  Celery needs sun so choose a spot that gets good sun
or part shade.
Sow the seeds thinly and dust with a fine layer of seed mix they will take 14-20
days to germinate. 
Space in rows 20-30cm apart.

Freezing Celery
Celery can be frozen, but then it is only suitable for cooked dishes, celery in a casserole is divine.
Celery stalks can simply be trimmed and washed without the hassle of blanching and then frozen.
Their frozen period is between 10-12 months, so I have been frantically freezing my celery. 
When you use the frozen celery put it straight into dishes don't thaw it first.

Refrigerating Celery
Wrap stalks in a damp paper towel and then in aluminium foil to keep fresh in the fridge for 4 weeks!