How can you dry herbs and flowers?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can you dry herbs and flowers?

The Big Idea

You can save herbs and flowers for winter! Just dry them. How?

Cut and Bundle

Step one: Cut and Bundle. Cut stems in the morning after the dew dries. Tie small bundles with string.

Hang to Dry

Step two: Hang to Dry. Hang the bundles upside down in a warm, dry, airy place, away from direct sun. After one to two weeks, they feel crisp.

Store and Press

Step three: Store and Press. Crumble herbs into jars, label them, and use them within a year. Flowers can be pressed in books or dried hanging up, which keeps the harvest for winter.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Morning stems. Small bundles. Upside down. Labeled jars.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Drying removes water so mold and bacteria can't grow. Airy spots work best. One to two weeks. Press flowers in books.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Tie a small bundle of mint with string. Hang it upside down in a dry spot. Check it every day. Feel the leaves. How many days until it's crispy?

Outro

To dry herbs, cut stems in the morning, tie small bundles, and hang them upside down in a warm, dry, airy spot away from sun for one to two weeks. Store crumbled herbs in labeled jars, and press flowers in books. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!