hey... well before you cure you need to dry... trim off the leaves, cut the plant down, hang the branches up to dry in a cool, dark, well-ventilated room for like 2 weeks. slow drying is the key to a good smoke. make sure its not too humid in there or it will mold. then when the stems almost snap when you bend them, you can put them in mason jars to start the curing process. dont pack them too tightly.... they need to breathe... every day open up the jar for like 10minutes to release excess moisture... and rotate the buds, make sure you check very carefully for mold! keep in a cool dry place while curing in a sealed container... you can store them for months after they are dry enough.
good luck =) peace