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Hi Earlene. I usually dry them inside (with the AC running) on a raised screen. I cover them with cheesecloth or very thin fabric to keep away stray flies or any other insects that may find their way inside the house. It usually works well. I think this time I may not have let some of them dry...

Yep, great suggestion. Appreciate the help.

Thanks, Marsi. I have them outside in the sun covered with cheesecloth right now. I do want to be sure they are safe to use before I infused them in oil for lotions and soaps.

Thanks for your help. So discouraging. I've collected so much this summer. It's a shame to throw it all away. At least we have a few weeks left to collect more.

Thanks for your reply. Not all that experienced and the same thought had crossed my mind. If that is the case, do you think the calendula can be redeemed or is it no longer usable?

Can anyone tell me why the calendula I have been picking, drying, and storing in an air-tight container all summer has developed a scent similar to Old Bay seasoning (which contains mostly paprika and cayenne)? This has never happened to me before and I cannot find anything online to explain it...

Thanks for the reply. No to the DOS. I'll pull some up and give it a shot. Thanks again

I’ve been making CP soap for a couple years and have several recipes. After 6 weeks of curing, they’re great; hard, good lather, no zap or lye pockets. However, all my soaps inevitably start “weeping” after sitting on the shelf for @ 5 to 8 months. They all starting beading a liquid on the...