Sunday, August 8, 2010

Herbs.....

Yesterday I harvested some of the herbs from the garden for drying. In the basket is lemon thyme, lemon balm, rosemary, white sage, and a few sprigs of lavender.

So, I gathered the tools needed to bundle the herbs for drying. Not much is needed - just a few simple tools. By the way, the glass of wine is mandatory for this job, just so you know.


A few wraps with the twine and your herbs are ready to hang and dry. I did incorporate the lavender into the white sage for a sage stick to burn.

Here are the four little bundles I put together hanging in the kitchen doorway to dry.
I've got plenty more to harvest, so, I see more herb bundles drying in my kitchen, sending their wafty scents throughout.
It's a good thing.




5 comments:

  1. I need to find a class to teach me how to use herbs. Though hubby is more a salt and pepper man, with the occasional use of chili powder. :O

    Haha.
    And wine gives me a headache. :/

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  2. What a great idea to hang them inside--The best kind of air-freshener!!

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  3. It certainly is a good thing! I can imagine the scent when they first go up. Isn't it a pity your nose gets used to smells after a while and although they are still there you don't get the full blast any more?
    Cheers
    Helen

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  4. If you can't drink wine, martinis are always good for little fun chores...

    Been hanging mint and oregano. Need to do more. Gotta can some stuff first, though...

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  5. I've finally got to your blog, it's gorgeous and you have reminded (and inspired) me to harvest my own herbs. The glass of wine is a great accroutrement (sp?).
    Love the Freud quote at the top.
    I will be back.

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