Solar Power
PRESERVE HERBS WITH A SUN-DRYER
MADE FROM REUSED MATERIALS.
BY MICHELLE KAUFMANN

Ilove using fresh organic herbs when I cook, but they always come in big bunches when I invariably need only a few sprigs. So what to do with the extra? Dry them!

With materials you find lying around the house, you can make a lovely solar herb dryer. Use the power of the sun to dry herbs for yourself or to make holiday gifts for friends and family.

» MATERIALS
» Wooden picture frame

Photography by Kelly Melia-Teevan

» Wire mesh This is a great way to reuse
an old window or door screen.
» Old wine corks ( 4)
» Eye screws (at least 6)
» Suction cups with hooks attached ( 2)
» All-purpose, nontoxic glue