pick herbs at THIS time for max flavor

I went to the store last week and was shocked by the price of a tiny bottle of dried organic tarragon. $10! Some specialty stores do have a bulk spice aisle where you can stock up on dried herbs for much less, but I’ve got an even cheaper source: my own garden. Throughout the summer, I prune and preserve a few of my favorite herbs to dry and store for the next year. (It’s a great way to use those trimmings that would otherwise go in the compost.) Drying retains all their flavor and aroma, and...