Smudge Sticks

[zenturbo]

I decided to grow some white sage this season and I ended up with a HUGE plant. I would very much like to make it into sticks to give to friends and use for myself. Has anyone harvested/wrapped fresh ones before and if you have any tips to share (best time to harvest, types of cord to use, etc.). Any websites would also be a big help

Comments

[peppapig]

...and yet people managed to put in their tips, to help - on top of google.

[zenturbo]

Regardless, I appreciate all the posts. Yes, the Google is great, but sometimes small nuggets of wisdom do slip through the cracks.

[lanternlady]

whatever you do.. don't let the frost get them!

[lalitadevi]

Yes, you need to leave them tight enough for the leaves to have contact and burn but loose enough that there is air flow. Also, I usually lay the leaves sort of flat and on top of You get the hang of it over time. After you wrap them (and I usually just use string for that), leave them hanging somewhere until they dry. It's pretty simple and easy. You end up wondering why you ever paid money to buy it at the store! Enjoy!

[lanternlady]

also...a little lavender in there is really really nice.

[ragnvaeig]

I don't smudge myself, but I've made smudge sticks for friends due to some massively-prolific sage bushes.

I use linen twine as it smells a bit more grassy to me than cotton string when it burns. Definitely knot early and often. I found a comparison with rolling cigars helpful for how tightly to roll the leaves, but that may not be a useful reference you.