Ok lets talk I dried habs in oven like Jim said too (thin slices on low heat (165) with door on oven cracked open). While drying, it was not to bad in the house, when I put them into the blender to blend them I had a hard time staying in the house. If I had any money at all, I would go to a hotel for the night. Any place I walk in the whole house my eyes water and I can not stop sneezing. Was it worth it yes, I made a new addition to my seasoning line. Lemon pepper, garlic, onion, salt and hab powder. Very low salt! Thanks to every one for their help Harold --