Italian Oregano Ready for Drying

Sitting on my back patio yesterday I noticed that the Italian oregano plant that my dad planted for me and my family in our garden many years ago was ready for harvest.  I love a sprinkle of dried oregano in my salads throughout the summer months and through the winter as well.  

I also use oregano in some of bread and cracker recipes so it's such a nice thing to have available especially since it is homegrown, organic and particularly because it reminds me of my father.  I can still remember him seeding this particular patch when we first moved into my home 23 years ago.  Every year in the spring when the first few leaves pop up after the long winter, my heart glows.  And every time I open the oregano jar to sprinkle it in my salads or into my raw cracker dough it embraces me with it's aroma!

Today I will be drying another batch along with a few sprigs of rosemary that my mom has given me from her garden!

Thanks Mom and Dad!
Love you both!!!!

Fresh, Organic Italian Oregano