How I Saved Money by Drying My Own Homegrown Herbs

Since my retirement and moving back to Canada I created a mini garden on my balcony. Not having a green thumb I was pleased with my herbs and cherry tomatoes. I decided to dry my homegrown herbs—dill, parsley, green onion, and chives. It was such a simple process and a great way to save a few dollars since dried herbs can be quite expensive at the store. 

After harvesting, I washed and patted them dry, cut them then spread them out on trays and placed in a dry area for a few days. Once they were completely dried I stored them in glass jars. Now, I have a fresh supply of flavourful herbs that will last me through the fall and winter seasons! It’s a practical, easy DIY project that makes use of what I already have growing at home.

My balcony homegrown harvest  

Pat dry dill, parsley, onion, chives

Chopped chives

 

Drying process

How I Saved Money by Drying My Own Homegrown Herbs

Since my retirement and moving back to Canada I created a mini garden on my balcony. Not having a green thumb I was pleased with my herbs and cherry tomatoes. I decided to dry my homegrown herbs—dill, parsley, green onion, and chives. It was such a simple process and a great way to save a few dollars since dried herbs can be quite expensive at the store. 

After harvesting, I washed and patted them dry, cut them then spread them out on trays and placed in a dry area for a few days. Once they were completely dried I stored them in glass jars. Now, I have a fresh supply of flavourful herbs that will last me through the fall and winter seasons! It’s a practical, easy DIY project that makes use of what I already have growing at home.

My balcony homegrown harvest  

Pat dry dill, parsley, onion, chives

Chopped chives

 

Drying process