I think the idea is to keep the leaves that are in the in the flowers on for best results as the moisture drawn from there also helps the cure. I've read most mass producers cut the leaves upon harvest cuz it's easier to trim them when wet- but leaving them on creates a more ideal environment for a slower and more equalized curing rate. Hang them upside down on strings for a week or so (just test by seeing when the stems start feeling drier or feel like they want to snap easier). Once it seems they are reasonably dry cut them into sections that will fit into your mason jars with lids on and keep them in a dark cabinet while opening the jar once or twice a day -or more in the first few days, whenever you notice moisture on the sides of the glass to vent off the excess. The idea is to let them dry uniformly and slowly. Once they seem properly dry you'll know- it may take weeks. I try to grow all fresh herbs in my garden and use a similar process when there are extras just in case run out of fresh basil or romemary or whatever- although their desity is less than a bud. I think there is a whole sticky dedicated to this in the "how to" section of this website for the noobs. I'm sure others have more experience at this than me, but felt like trying to help.