Fall Herb Preservation

This year my oregano plant produced way more fresh herbs than I could possibly use.  When the weather started getting cool I decided to try and preserve the herbs for use throughout the winter.  My mom gave me this great herb book called "a Guide to Fresh Herbs".  This is a fantastic alphabetical reference guide to most herbs, providing directions on planting, preparing, and preserving herbs.  I was able to get tips to preserve my oregano.  First I cut the stems, then tied string on the ends, and hung them in a dark place (our spare bedroom).  Today I checked and they were all dried!  Now I just need to strip the leaves from the stems and store in an airtight container.  We should have fresh oregano all winter!  I'm also excited to use this book next spring as I plan my herb garden.  Maybe this year I can keep the rest of them alive longer.