What is the process of drying fresh oregano?

[efhernandez_]

I was recently gifted an oregano plant and it's been growing great and I've been able to cut off a few leaves. I use the fresh oregano in my cooking, but I would also like to dry the oregano and package it so I can use it later on. What is the process of creating the dried oregano that we see in the supermarket? Does anyone have any tips? I don't really have a green thumb myself.

 

[k_tsoukalas]

Clip the oregano while it is still on the stalks - cut off the tops only, and keeping doing this periodically - maybe once a week. Cut maybe an inch off the top of the plant. Take the clippings and place them in a clean, paper lunch bag (the small ones) and seal it. Once dried, you can remove from the bag and store it (with the leaves still on the stalks), in a large, amber-amber colored jar. Store away from heat and light. It is best to leave oregano on the stalks until ready to cook. Then, remove from the stalks and use as usual in your recipe.