Inside a massive plexiglass and steel tank in the center of the gallery, several vacuuming robots appear to be cleaning up a giant pile of dried leaves. It's a total mess. But makes complete sense.

They’re also a popular ingredient for pickling. Bay leaves can be bought fresh or dried; the latter being far more common. Fresh bay leaves are more potent, with one fresh leaf imparting as much ...

Although most herbs can be dried, some dry better than others. Woody herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, dry extremely well. Additionally, herbs with fleshier leaves, like marjoram, sage ...