Photography by Meredith Swinehart, except where noted.
Can you have too much of a good thing? When it comes to herbs, probably not. But what about when you're overgrown with oregano? Gardenista writer Meredith Swinehart has the answers.
Photo by Forest and Kim Starr via Flickr
Meredith's late-summer Oregano thrived; Here is the herb with flowers, which are edible and flavorful.
Traditionally, oregano is harvested before it flowers: here is the younger plant.
To dry oregano, tie the herbs in a bunch to hang dry, or lay them flat on an herb rack.
If you tie the herbs in a bunch, hang them in your kitchen to dry for easy monitoring.
Leave the oregano alone until dry to the touch, which should take about 3-5 days indoors.
Once dry, run your fingers down the stem and pull of the leaves and flowers; they'll come easily.