By now, I think it’s pretty darn obvious that I have a love affair with herbs and flowers.

I’ve shown you how I grow herbs and how I display herbs (here). But we’ve not yet discussed methods for drying them. Which is rather important if you’re trying to be a Plant Lady but you’re not a Plant Lady and you tend to send your plants to the grave like a Plant Killer and you don’t want your herbs (and money) to go to waste – just sayin’…

This is a simple solution that allows your herbs a place to air dry while adding a touch of shabby chic to your space.

Using a metal hoop wreath, some twine (of course!), a handful of small S-hooks and your fresh herbs cut, rinsed and patted dry gently with a paper towel, you have all you need to make this 5 minute craft.

Begin by knotting 3 pieces of twine approximately 18 inches in length to the hoop wreath.

Now knot the 3 pieces of twine together at the top.

To make hanging even simpler, I used the extra twine above the top knot to create a hook by wrapping it around itself. I then wrapped and knotted an additional piece of twine around the makeshift hoop to keep it secure and tight. The herbs will be light in weight, so I was confident this method would hold the plants.

I cut the extra lengths of twine from under the top knot and used those pieces to tie the herbs to the S-hooks. Waste not, want not!

That’s it! So easy, simple and cute!

You can use the herbs directly from the ring as they dry, or once fully dried, crush them and store them in an air tight container.