Growing Herbs : How to Dry Herbs

When drying herbs, remember that any herb with small leaves or woody stems should not be dried in the stove, but rather by hanging them up. Dry herbs naturally, with drying trays or by hanging them up with tips from an experienced gardener in this free video on gardening and growing herbs.

Expert: Yolanda Vanveen
Contact: www.vanveenbulbs.com
Bio: Yolanda Vanveen is sustainable gardener who lives in Kalama, Wash.
Filmmaker: Daron Stetner

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• herbs
• gardens
• herb gardens
• planting
• plants
• growing herbs
• gardening
• horticulture
• basil
• garlic
• rosemary
• thyme
• ginger
• spices
• seasoning

[mickyboy200768]

sorry, don;t agree at all,

herbs ,same as every fruit or veg are better to be eaten fresh, you only dry them when near to end of the plant's life cycle, the most and best way to preserve herbs is in a cool dark but with air circulation area (attic ,shed, cellar...etc)and you can still pick and use them while drying ,no need for oven or microware, as the later cooks food from inside out distroying the herb's enzymes before it gets to the plate /pot

[AngelicHumanLight]

how interesting people! Your comments are easy when youre not the one in front of the camera. ?? How about, good job lady!!

at least shes putting herself out there~doing what she loves and even taking the time to share w humanity~

thanks!!

[Jaytecktonik808]

THE GRUDGE when she closes the microwave ;o

[beowulf04844]

interesting.....ive just grown thyme, parsley and basil for the first time and was wondering how to dry it, will try the microwave version

my only criticism is that its pronounced herb with an 'h' not 'erb ;)

[alisonspearl]

Thank you, Yolanda. Hadn't thought of freezing cilantro; will try it.

[EdmondSwitch]

I have stuffed them in a jar and let the cure in the oils first then I remove the lid and let the sun dry them this won't hurt me will it?

[kwajman04]

How to dry Spearmint, I tried hanging by hanging,, the leaves dry, turn brown and fall off the stock. They don't have a good taste,, so what should i do,,,, anyone???

[darkfang77]

Hello,

I want to make some dried rosemary so I can smell its scent in my home,

do any of these methods work for this purpose? Will it mould?

PLz reply!

Thanks

[9aspengold5]

Have you ever used a dehydrator? So simple.

[lordblazerpsx]

this is the first time this lady actually had something useful garden info; god i've seen alot of her ehow faqs and none of them made any sense besides this one