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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
NJ
USA
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 Posted - Jun 28 2009 : 7:04:44 PM
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How do I dry Sage? Hubby has it in his garden and the leaves are getting nice and big. Do I just pick them, wash them, and set them to dry?
Is it okay to dry the ones that have bug bites in them as long as I wash them and cut those parts off??
I know Sage is for cooking, but other than that, I am not sure why Hubby got a sage plant. :)
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Jessie
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 08:05:57 AM
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Jess, if you just set them on a paper towel or something that should work. I think sage keeps some kind of insect critters away too? Anyone know?
Denise
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jun 29 2009 : 08:23:59 AM
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Jessie,
I just trim the plant,wash, pat dry with paper towels and tie into bundles to let air dry. Don't laugh at what I do next :) I take a piece of twine and attach it in front of my kitchen window from one side to the other (a window that does not get much sun) and then I take paper clips bend them to form a letter 's', loop through the tie on the bundle and then hang them up on the twine.
I do this with alot of my herbs, it looks so pretty and it make the house smell so nice :)
When dried, remove the leaves from the stem and rub or crumble the sage leaves. Store in an airtight container in a dark place. I have a recipe for a wonderful poultry Seasoning (like Bell's) if you would like :) Hope this helps!
I know that it is recommended that you use leaves that have not been damaged by bugs. I don't see why you couldn't if they were properly cleaned. Maybe someone else knows :)
~Sharon
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 9:32:17 PM
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Thanks for posting this. I have an over abundance of sage this year I think due to our wet spring. Now I know how to dry it I will try to start drying some right away. I would love the recipe for poultry seasoning if you don't mind sharing it.
barnagainkristin
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2009 : 05:02:28 AM
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Here's the recipe Kristin :) Hope you like it :)
Poultry Seasoning (like Bell’s)
•1 tablespoon rosemary
•1 tablespoon oregano
•1 teaspoon sage
•1 tablespoon ginger
•1 tablespoon marjoram
•1 tablespoon thyme
•1 teaspoon pepper
Mix ingredients and store in an airtight container.
*I have a coffee grinder that I use for spices, I actually put the spices in that and mixed thoroughly until it was a powder like Bell's. You could use a blender too!
~Sharon
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2009 : 1:09:25 PM
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A couple of things to keep in mind for your sage.
First harvest just after the morning dew has evaporated and before the sun it real hot. . . this is when the essential oils are their strongest on the leaves ( for any herb)
rinse in cool water, not running water. You do not want to wash away the essential oils and cleaning under running water can bruise the young tender leaves 
Air dry as has been suggested or you can use a dehydrator.
I like to keep mine whole until ready to use, wow what a wonderful aroma when you chop or crumble them up! { Sometimes I use a whole leaf in a stew, rather than breaking it up}
The best part about herbs is all the fun you get to have!!!!
Joanna #566
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jul 03 2009 : 4:03:48 PM
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Sharon here is my herb drying area!
I tapped in some nails all along the top of the window casing. I just hand my twine from those!
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 8:14:22 PM
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Sharon,
Thanks so much for sharing your recipe. I can't wait to try it. I get excited just thinking about grinding the herbs and smelling their aroma. Tasting it will be even more fun :) When you say poultry seasoning is it a rub or do you season stuffing with it? Sorry, I just need a little help with how to use it.
barnagainkristin
"Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." John Muir |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 8:24:15 PM
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Kristin,
I use it in stuffing and have also rubbed it on Turkey and Chicken before roasting :) Ooooh it does smell so good!
~Sharon
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 10:18:05 PM
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I hang all sorts of herbs to dry in my living room..I have an antique loom that has the perfect place across the front to hang a string of bundles of herbs for drying. since I am not weaving with it (yet) I try to use it. I dried lovage, mint and thyme this week, and have more lovage, rosemary and mint drying now. Sage is going to be drying soon. My plants arn't quite big enough yet. My old plants didn't make it over winter for some reason..but the new ones look good.
Have fun!
Jenny in Utah
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mrs. graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marqueta
Shelley
ID
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Lynner
True Blue Farmgirl
225 Posts
Sheri
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 09:44:00 AM
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Sharon, Thank You, I am very excited to try your recipe. I do grow basil, rosemary, sage and lavender. Will have to scout out the rest of the ingredients for your recipe, but I know it must be good.
Sheri
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
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Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 03:54:40 AM
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i just cut most of the plant down, rinse and hang upside down to dry, after it has dried, i put the leaves into large ziplock bags and store.
Connie
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Wildcrafter
True Blue Farmgirl
340 Posts
Suzanne
Seattle
WA
USA
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
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Posted - Sep 14 2009 : 1:54:08 PM
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The indians used sage for something didnt they? To keep evil spirts away or something like that. I think. Im sure they used it for cooking purposes too. Blessings,Karen
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