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One of my favorite ways to preserve herbs is by drying them. There are several ways to do this, but I've had the best success with two simple methods: air drying and oven drying. Air drying takes a little more patience, but it is incredibly easy and helps preserve the herbs' natural flavor and aroma. Before you begin, rinse your herbs thoroughly and gently pat them dry with a clean towel. Delicate herbs like cilantro are easiest if you remove the leaves from the stems first.

Fresh herbs don’t just make your garden smell amazing—they can add flavor to meals, attract pollinators, and become part of simple wellness routines. Whether you have a large backyard or a few pots on the patio, herbs are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. As someone who moved from the Midwest to the Arizona desert, I’ve learned that herbs are often some of the toughest and most forgiving plants in the garden. Many actually thrive in our hot, dry climate w

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