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Recycle Window Screens for Drying Herbs

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The Summer of Living Outdoors on the Cheap

For lovers of flower and herb crafts or for the gourmet cook, harvest herbs at�the peak of their oil content in�mid-summer. You can bundle and hang long stemmed pieces, but for the leaves and smaller cuttings, use a window screen to dry them. Simply strip off the leaves and�scatter�over a window screen in a single layer. Store flat�where there is good air circulation but no sun. A shed or garage is ideal. The same goes for dried flowers for crafts and to garnish winter dishes. Arrange whole flowers or just the petals over the screen surface and set aside until dry. (more...)

Palm Springs-Style Gardening can be purchased in the Coachella Valley and Palm Springs Area at the following locations:

Moorten Botanical Garden

Moller's Garden Center

Digs

Barnes & Noble (in Palm Desert)

Palm Springs Visitor's Center

Greetings Gifts

Palm Springs Art Museum

Palo Verde Garden Center in the
Living Desert

Tchotchkes

Barnes & Noble stores in
Arizona and Nevada