Best Herbs to Dry in Late Summer for Winter Use

Freshly harvested chamomile, peppermint, lemon balm, thyme, sage, and calendula on a drying screen and in glass jars

Late summer herb drying guide: chamomile, peppermint, thyme, sage, calendula. Methods (air, dehydrator, oven), storage, and shelf life.

Winter Herbal Pantry: What to Use When Fresh Herbs Disappear

Glass jars of dried winter herbs (chamomile, peppermint, linden, thyme, valerian) with elderberry syrup and honey on a wooden pantry shelf

Build a European winter herbal pantry: dried chamomile, peppermint, thyme, elderberry syrup, honeys, tinctures. Storage tips and preservation.