The sage is a tender perennial (pineapple) and the basil is just getting pulled since it’s an annual.

I may just cut back the sage to see if it will come up again.

But overall, I plan to cut them, hang them, dry them.

But what is the best way to store these herbs for about a years use or so until I can grow more?

Also, will factors such as heat and light affect the herbs?

I was thinking about storing them outside in a shed. But the temp still gets around 100 degrees.

If the herbs are dried and in storage, will a couple days or a week of 100 degree weather cause them to degrade or deteriorate slowly?

The sage is a tender perennial (pineapple) and the basil is just getting pulled since it’s an annual.

I may just cut back the sage to see if it will come up again.

But overall, I plan to cut them, hang them, dry them.

But what is the best way to store these herbs for about a years use or so until I can grow more?

Also, will factors such as heat and light affect the herbs?

I was thinking about storing them outside in a shed. But the temp still gets around 100 degrees.

If the herbs are dried and in storage, will a couple days or a week of 100 degree weather cause them to degrade or deteriorate slowly?

Perennials (I think) that I have:

rosemary cuttings and sage that I just got from my neighbor, then some catnip which will probably go in a pot because I don’t want it taking over. I also want to get some lavender. There will most likely still be space so I’m looking for other recommendations! Preferably some with a lot of uses, perhaps both culinary and medicinal– I’m interested in both.

Annuals:

A lot… Too many, probably. I have parsley (I know it’s a biennial but I’ll be growing it as an annual) sweet basil, cilantro, dill, chamomile, and echinacea. I think those are all annuals, correct me if I’m wrong. Other than those, any recommendations for others? Like I said, both medicinal and culinary are fine

I’m also wondering which if any, can be grown in pots because I may just do that with the annuals instead of have an extra herb garden for them.

I bought:
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis the tag says). http://tinypic.com/r/2mx1g86/7
Sage (no tag, dunno what kind) http://tinypic.com/r/25gxvmp/7
Peppermint (Candymint the tag says) http://tinypic.com/r/2j0il8w/7
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum the tag says) http://tinypic.com/r/m96s1x/7

Also, my peppermint is growing a bit wild, several thick stems have sprouted, stayed close to the ground and surfaced all over the little garden, Should I cut these runaways?

The sage is a little crazy too, big and bushy but kind of all over the place…

Last question, I swear, I also planted some lemongrass and some scallions (spring onion?), I know these aren’t exactly herbs, so is that going to pose a problem? The lemongrass seems to be thriving, but the scallions look a bit wilted (let’s be honest, very wilted, all of the 3 separate scallions I planted are either bent in half, or completely laying on the ground)

I know it’s a million questions, any help is appreciated!!!!
I actually live in Londrina, Brazil. It is very hot here and rather dry, although quite a bit of rain in the summer months, the winters are mild here, think Florida, only a couple of weeks in the high 30’s low 40’s range. The soil is considered some of the best in Brazil, very rich with a distinct deep red hue, I am not actually from here, just moved really, but so I’ve heard.

Thanks
I live in Los Angeles
EDIT- Ups i frogot to put the list

Clary Sage – rubbed directly on the bottoms of the feet
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> Evening Primrose Oil – Applied directly to the cervix. This could be done by Anna’s husband as it requires deep and intimate work
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> Have a glass of red wine – don’t drink more than one. At this point it will not affect the baby’s develpment
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> Blue Cohosh tincture – This is a liquid form herb and you put one drop under the tongue every 15 minutes for up to 8 hours in a row.
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> Castor Oil – mix two ounces in juice and drink. Take a warm shower. This can be done every two hours.