Easy DIY Herb Drying Rack

Now that the summer months are winding down, you will want to make sure you dry out as much of your herbs as possible for winter use. Drying herbs is a great way to preserve your herbs even longer, and enjoy them in your favorite soups, salads, and other dishes. You don’t need fancy equipment to dry your herbs, in fact you can make your own easy herb drying rack for just a few dollars. Take a look below at how we crafted our own, perfect for drying our summer herbs with.

How to Make DIY Herb Drying Rack

Supplies Needed:

Piece of scrap wood
Paint in choice of color and finish
Paint brush
3-5 clothespins (the number you need depends on how much you will be drying)
Hot glue, glue gun
Ribbon or twine

Everything we used for this project we already had on hand. As you can see, you only need a little of each material so check your scrap bins for supplies.

Directions:
1. Begin by applying two coats of paint to your piece of scrap wood. The paint coverage doesn’t need to be perfect, in fact a less than stellar paint job offers a natural and rustic look.

2. Once the paint is dry, you may glue on the clothespins to the wood. Be generous, apply the glue at the back of the pin and pressing it to the scrap wood. If you want, you can measure before you press the pins in place so they are evenly spaced, and all of your herbs have plenty of room to dry.

3. Turn the piece of scrap wood over and apply some glue generous to each end. Press a length of twine or ribbon to the glue until secure. This is the piece that will be used to hang the herb drying rack.

To use your herb drying rack, all you need to do is bundle your herbs with string or twine. Then, use the clips to secure the herb bundle to the drying rack. You want to hang each bundle upside down, and allow it to hang and dry for 5-7 days. Once your herbs are crispy and dry to the touch, simply crush them and place them into an air tight bag. They will last for months!

See how easy it is to make your own herb drying rack? Give this DIY project a try this weekend, so you can enjoy your herbs you worked so hard to grow all season long.