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Sun Dried

June 16, 2009

I’ve always waited for the end of the summer to dry my herbs indoors (see here) … but I don’t know why! Here’s how I did a bunch of drying this week outside, in the sun. It was so nice and quick, each batch was done in one day:
Sun Dried

Oregano
Cut and laid out on cooling rack in a sunny spot.
Window screen mesh (stapled to frame) on top so it doesn’t blow away as it dries.
Bottled, labeled and packed with oil and vinegar in a bucket for a gift.

See more of my peony pictures (with poetry) over at my flickr pages.

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maya | springtree road6/16/09, 4:50 PM
very cool! i need to do that.
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jacqueline6/16/09, 9:07 PM
My dad's always dry herbs outside under the sun too! :) Your peony is beautiful! Loving the colors! Have a lovely merry happy day and love to you!
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Rustic Path Gardens6/19/09, 9:53 PM
Now...why haven't I ever tried drying in the sun instead of using my dehydrater. Bet the flavor is better if it's sun-dried too!. Thanks for this tip / reminder.
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