Harvesting Chamomile

The chamomile is ready to pick. This was actually a surprise crop since I did not plant it this year. I planted a lot last year that we had started from seed but the hot dry weather killed it (or so I thought!) This spring it came up like crazy beside the strawberries and I was thrilled!

I harvested the better part of a colander full and put them on dehydrator sheets. I won't dehydrate but just leave them in a dark place for a while to completely dry and then i will jar up for a nice hot tea this winter.