including ones that you can DIY and ones that you can buy. I have a smalltabletop rackthat’s great for drying small amounts of mint. I lightly spread the mint on it, stems and all, and leave it there to dry. If the room is warm enough, it usually takes a week to dry. ...
Basil is another whole thing and I do not dry it. Though you can it isn’t my suggestion. There are also other herbs to dry this way that I probably haven’t included. Enjoy giving them a try. There are a slew of other herbs like Calendula, Chamomile and such that you do differentl...
Unlike calendula, though, these sunny yellow flowers can be found during the spring and summer just about everywhere . . . for FREE. Benefits of Dandelion for Skin Gathering dandelions is a perfect way to introduce kids to the joy of wildcrafting, or to experience it firsthand for the ...
Drying: Strip bee balm leaves from stems and dry them on screens or drying trays for two or three days in a warm, shady place or dry leaves in a dehydrator. In a fine mesh bag, leaves and flowers will dry in 2 to 7 days Dry leaves in the refrigerator by spreading the leaves evenly...
Grow Calendula in a Sunny Part of the Garden Though Calendula officinalis is originally from the Mediterranean, its hardy nature has allowed it to colonize the temperate world. It grows in most soil types and will even tolerate partial shade. They do best in sunny positions, though, especially...
In this part of the drying herbs blog we will address other ways to dry herbs,freezing herbs, and how to dry seeds and roots. In Part one we address using a dehydrator and hanging herbs to dry. And the best way to harvest the herbs to get them ready to dry. ...
However, sometimes it’s just not practical to wait 4-6 weeks for a batch, so I’ve also included a faster method below. Place dried comfrey leaf or root in a clean, dry glass jar. Next, pour in the oil – add enough so that the comfrey is covered by about one-half inch of ...
This lovely plant comes back every year. We grow German Chamomile and it reseeds every year for us 6a/5b zone. It loves a little more shade but tolerates heat. It is quite frost resistant as well so great in colder climates. Harvest and lay flat the flowers to dry and save for a ...