Oregano is an excellent herb to dry for use later. The steps for this process are simple. Tie sprigs of oregano together with string Hang the sprigs in a place that is cool, dark, and has access to airflow Store the dried sprigs in an airtight container that is kept away from sunlight An alternative method for drying oregano is: Pull off all the leaves from a sprig of oregano Spread them on a baking sheet so that no leaf is covered by another Set your oven for the lowest temperature possible Put the baking sheet in the oven Crack open the oven door Turn off your oven and allow the leaves to dry (this should take about 15 minutes) Store the dried leaves in an airtight container that is kept away from sunlight