Harvesting Thyme

My Thyme had become very woody, the plant was about 4 years old, and was very poorly. I decided it had to be replaced. On cutting the Thyme, I found there was more old wood, than there was Thyme. My decision to replace the plant proved correct.

I have chosen some leaf to dry, and some to freeze fresh.

When drying your herbs, hang them in bunches in a brown paper bag, this way, any herb that dries will be collected. 

Label your paper bags clearly, as sometimes you will have many hanging.

Once these are fully dried I shall remove the leaves from their stems, and place in an airtight container.