1.0Everyday Spiritualityhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspiritualityCheryl Petersenhttps://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/author/cherylpetersenPreserving herbs - Everyday Spiritualityrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="U0nLfya7lC"><a href="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/2013/08/preserving-herbs.html">Preserving herbs</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.beliefnet.com/columnists/everydayspirituality/2013/08/preserving-herbs.html/embed#?secret=U0nLfya7lC" width="600" height="338" title="“Preserving herbs” — Everyday Spirituality" data-secret="U0nLfya7lC" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Tis the season to dry herbs… It is best to harvest the herbs and flowers early in the morning, after the dew dries. Try to avoid harvesting during the heat of the day. You can hang stems of herbs (e.g. thyme, oregano) upside down and let them dry naturally. If you will use them within…