once the bud been cut down, hang them up side down in a closet with a fan on low. make sure the fan is not hitting direct on the bud. these will help to give the bud air circulation... I trim the leaves once i chop the buds, but other hang the bud with the leaves, and trim the leaves after a day or so... leave it hanging for about 14 days or so. u can also be checking if it have dry propely by snaping a branch.. if u hear a clean snap is done, if not give it more days.. Once dry, u will want to cure it... sticking them in mason air tight jar, and store them in the frige in the dark, or somewere where is cool, and dark... the long u cure it the better it gets...