I made an herb drying rack

[Southern Gardener]

What do you think? I tried to find one on the internet but I only found one and it was $20 plus shipping so decided to make my own - cost was $6. I don't have a pantry, so I hung it in the only place that is somewhat cool and dark - the office. I still have to cut off the excess chain.

 

[thistlebloom]

Very nice! Your office is going to smell so good .

 

[Smiles Jr.]

That looks like dill to me. I love that aroma. Our dill weed has been under water for the past 2 months and I think it has died.

 

[journey11]

Ooh...that's nice! Bet it will look very pretty loaded up with all of your different herbs.

 

[lesa]

That will work great! I just heard a tip at the garden show I attended. One of the herb specialists claim that you can dry things by putting them in a paper bag, in the fridge for 7-10 days. He says it keeps the leaves green- for basil, lovage, mint, etc. I got groceries today- and asked for paper bags. So, I am ready to conduct the experiment. I love hanging my oregano and tarragon- what a joy to have those herbs through the winter! Enjoy your invention!

 

[BarredBuff]

Very nice! I need to make one before winter.

 

[nachoqtpie]

Very nice!

 

[digitS']

That will work great! I just heard a tip at the garden show I attended. One of the herb specialists claim that you can dry things by putting them in a paper bag, in the fridge for 7-10 days. He says it keeps the leaves green- for basil, lovage, mint, etc. I got groceries today- and asked for paper bags. So, I am ready to conduct the experiment. I love hanging my oregano and tarragon- what a joy to have those herbs through the winter! Enjoy your invention!

I am curious about that, Lesa. To be honest, it sounds like advice from someone who forgets what is in his fridge! Aaaand it reminds me of something I once said in front of a group of gardeners - worse advice I every gave. (Think I'll start a thread on that . . . )

Maybe the paper bag will work but I'm going with something like Joan has ! It will add a lot to the pleasantness of her home, I am sure.

Steve

 

[lesa]

I agree, Steve- I love hanging most of my herbs...but I don't like that the basil and mint turns ugly, black. I am going to give it a try and see if it is true. Warning: Do Not Try This at Home- until I report back... and keep the string out of the compost pile!!!

 

[Southern Gardener]

I agree, Steve- I love hanging most of my herbs...but I don't like that the basil and mint turns ugly, black. I am going to give it a try and see if it is true. Warning: Do Not Try This at Home- until I report back... and keep the string out of the compost pile!!!

I'll be waiting on your report! I love the smell of dill. I'm going to cut rosemary and oregano tomorrow.