315. My herb garden was ideal this year with beautiful plants and hardy growth. Thyme, parsley, oregano, dill, rosemary, cilantro and chives to name a few. To step outside and pinch off a few branches to add to my cooking is always a delight.
But once the cool air creeps in and plants slow their growth or frost stops them, you have to depend on grocery bought products. So my solution is to dry the fresh and save them for cooking. When there are more herbs than I can use on a daily basis, I will cut off bunches and secure them in bundles with a rubber band. Then hang them in my kitchen to dry. Or you could place them in a dehydrator or the oven on low temperature. I find air drying them works best for me.
Once the herbs have become completely dried through I take them down and crush the leaves in a bowl.
Saving herbs by drying them may take time and effort but will save you money. And, in the long run you will see the difference in flavor.
"Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get."
-H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
