I spent far more time than I bargained for rolling fresh sage leaves in newspaper to dry it out. I'm getting a stock supply so I can make up some smudging bundles. A few hours later, I realized I had something that looked like alien cigars. I have never dried my sage this way before, and I don't remember now how long it takes this way, but I understand the newspapers help with absorbing the moisture and limits the chance for mold. I know there will be some "shrinkage", but I hope to end up with a good stock until my little cuttings have grown into something more substantial. Sunday, October 25, 2009
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I spent far more time than I bargained for rolling fresh sage leaves in newspaper to dry it out. I'm getting a stock supply so I can make up some smudging bundles. A few hours later, I realized I had something that looked like alien cigars. I have never dried my sage this way before, and I don't remember now how long it takes this way, but I understand the newspapers help with absorbing the moisture and limits the chance for mold. I know there will be some "shrinkage", but I hope to end up with a good stock until my little cuttings have grown into something more substantial. 
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very cool. i'd love to hear how long it takes them before they are dry.
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Let us know how this works out - I've never dried anything this way - neat!
ReplyDeleteI've seen them done this way. Apparently it takes about a week or two for them to completely dry out in newspaper.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you'll have a TON of sage smudges. Hmm. They'll make great gifts for friends for Yule. If you can part with them that is. ;)