How the Herbs from My Garden have Grown

Herbs from my garden

Gather the herbs in the early morning after the dew has evaporated to minimize wilting. Avoid bruising the leaves. They should not lie in the sun or unattended after harvesting. Rinse herbs in cool water and gently shake to remove excess moisture. Discard all bruised, soiled or imperfect leaves and stems.

 

dried dill

Drying is the easiest method of preserving herbs. Tie them into small bundles and hang them to air dry. Air-drying outdoors is often possible; however, better color and flavor retention usually results from drying indoors. Suspend a small bunch (large amounts will mold) of herbs in a bag and close the top with a rubber band. Place where air currents will circulate through the bag until the moisture evaporates. Any leaves and seeds that fall off will be caught in the bottom of the bag.  

I put mine in a black net bag which I hang mine in my closet. 

oregano ready to dry

When fully dry I place a newspaper on the table and gently squeeze the bundle over the paper. I then check for stray stems and discard them. I fold the paper and pour into a spice bottle and then write on the label what spice it is. I bought some inexpensive spice bottles from Dollar Tree.

And presto basil, thyme, & dill spices are ready for use.

I am currently drying out oregano.

Proverbs 6:6-8

⁶ Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
⁷ It has no commander, no overseer or ruler,
⁸ yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest