How do you dry fresh oregano from the garden?

When harvesting your oregano plant, pick the leaves, snip the tender tips, and dry them in a food dehydrator or the oven on low heat. You can also dry them in your oven by following these steps: Cut the leaves, place in a single layer on paper towels, and dry at 150 F (about 65 C) for 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven, let cool, and store them in an airtight jar.

How to dry fresh basil from the garden?

When growing basil make sure to snip off the flowers before the plant blooms. Once the flowers have dried, you can use the leaves to season your food. To dry basil, hang the leaves in a dry, dark place until they crumble.

How to dry fresh thyme from the garden?

To dry fresh thyme, simply spread the herb on a clean towel and let it dry in the sunlight. Thyme dries quickly, so be sure to spread the herb out to dry completely. Once dry, crumble the thyme into a small jar and add a few drops of culinary oil, such as extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil. This flavorful herb will last for months stored in the jar.

How to dry fresh oregano?

To dry oregano, first remove the leaves from the stems. Wash them and spin them dry in a salad spinner. You can also dry them in the oven. Spread the washed, dried leaves on a baking sheet and place it in a low-heat oven (approximately 140 to 160 degrees). Leave the oven on until the herbs are dry and crispy.

How to dry fresh mint leaves from the garden?

Most varieties of mint, such as peppermint, spearmint and chocolate mint, dry well when laid out in the sun on a windowsill. If you have a sunny spot in your yard, you can also dry the leaves in a covered outdoor drying box. If you’re not growing mint in your yard, you can buy dried mint in bulk at a health food store.