Here are some herbs, Sage and Basil. You can also use Rosemary, Lavender, etc. To harvest these herbs, simply pinch on the plant where there is an area of new growth and pull. Once you have picked these herbs, they will need to dry in a cool, dry spot for about two weeks. Never put herbs in direct sunlight as they will loose their flavor and color.
To dry, put each group of herbs separately into a brown paper bag. For example, one bag for Sage, another for Basil, etc. Mark each bag with what herb it has and when harvesting took place. Cut bag out on sides (triangle shapes are easiest). However, not too big or herbs will fall out.
After herbs are dry, put them separately into jars. If you do not have pretty looking jars, you can use anything like a spaghetti jar and spray paint the lid black. The herbs- (like the basil in the picture), can be kept in full pieces or chopped in a food processor, or crushed by hand...ENJOY!
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