Trimming is a lot of work, eh? I like to take all the big leaves off as well as trim the small ones close to the bud. I save these leaves separately.
I hang the buds to dry for a few days, then put them in large paper grocery bags (open) in my cedar wardrobe until the stems snap. Then the glass jar routine as mentioned. The strong smell doesn't really kick until you bust up a bud to pack a bowl or roll one.

Looking forward to pics, I'll post my buds in a week or so too.

Shovelhandle