I read somewhere online that you can nook the herbs for say 60 seconds, place in a bag or clean jar. Don't crush them till you're ready to use them as they keep their flavor better that way. If 60 seconds is not enough to dry them, then continue with 15 second intervals till it dried enough. I also use basil to keep bugs away. I have some in my garage as the spiders seem to think that's their domain and also have them in my basement bathroom as its not used as much so again the spiders and bugs think its their room. Since putting the basil in my garage, I see little to no webs out there now. The smell isn't bad either as I happen to like basil in most everything I cook up anyway.