Don't forget this winter crop! From field to freeze-dryer to cottage pantry.

[@kerriegreen9057]

If you don't have a freeze dryer the oven does parsley really well, I did mine on a tray for a short time, maybe 4 to 5 mins @ 100 deg C, its kept the colour just like yours and still looks and tastes great after about 6 months, (keep mine in glass containers too ) thank you for sharing all your trials and tribulations from down under

[@tipgiles5432]

I've been using my All American Sun Oven to dry herbs. Thirty minutes in Texas sun and done. Haven't tried green. No way could be afford an freeze drier. Plus not enough produce etc. to make it cost effective. Joy Giles

[@superdybonbon]

@@tipgiles5432 We also have a longer growing season in TX. It's one reason I won't budget for a freeze dryer - we can basically grow year-round. Heck, I've still got tomatoes growing! This fall/winter is going to be crazy.

[@racheladespres27]

Zone 4b here in Eastern Canada. My flat leaf parsley comes back after every winter due to the foot of snow that protects it from the -40° temps, I think. 😆🤷‍♀️

[@theelliotthomestead]

If you were wondering, yes it snowed. And no, I didn't get it all harvested ;) Also, if you'd like to watch a quick little spice/herb/pantry tour, I do that at 15:45. Thanks for being here my friends! Did you know that we teach people just like you how to cook whole-food, farm-fresh foods: cook.theelliotthomestead.com The freezer-dryer I use in the video: bit.ly/3mzls0v

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[@MsCaterific]

What is the brand of spice jars you use?

[@juliahatosy7894]

Being Italian my grandparents used to take the parsley and roll it in foil like giant cigar’s and freeze them. I’m a new sub. Love and prayers always have a blessed day ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@angeladyson7367]

Beautiful! Parsley was often used to increase the appetite of elderly folk, a handful is good in a smoothie. You can freeze it chopped or make a parsley sauce. Rosemary also makes a soothing tea for a headache.

[@Just-Nikki]

My tatsoi, mache, kale, strawberries, fennel and carrots, lemon balm, goji berries and yarrow are still going strong without protection here in Missouri. This is the latest I’ve had unprotected crops since I moved here. It’s crazy. Thanks for taking us along on your harvest. Blessings

[@CariMachet]

Wow > but we haven’t had a hard frost here yet so…

[@Just-Nikki]

@@CariMachet and because of that, my stuff is still going longer than usual so…

[@jenniferkleffner8110]

Parsley is biannual, which means the second year they throw up a flower stalk and very few leaves. I often leave it to reseed, but you won't get much harvest off of it the second year. Therefore I always start new plants in the spring. I prefer the Italian flat leaf variety.

[@CariMachet]

Yes flat leaf is much better > in turkey we just eat it > put a dish of parsley on the table or counter and munch

[@This_Holy_Chaos]

Great to know. I have parsley in the ground in year one right now. So I’ll make sure to plant more in the spring. Thanks for the tip!

[@tsdogsdragonfliesfarm2307]

Although it don’t snow here in Northern California. I find if I cover my parsley with a heavy coat of leaf mulch it comes back every year. I love what your doing using a lot of things that you have grown there. Thank you for sharing

[@jamielynne-magney2574]

I’m in Northern Ca (a native) with 3 ft snow and 5-6 coming for Christmas. I overwinter in the greenhouse.

[@carolclarkson4859]

We love our freeze dryer. It has been the best investment. It is easy to do and the food turns out so good. We have done meats, full meals, fruits, veggies, and ice cream. All turned out great. With food prices being so high we love that we don't waste food.

[@sablenell]

You have such a beautiful presence. I love the way you explain everything with such detail and depth. Amazing KZbin channel.

[@marinaomelvena6488]

Just wanted to say thank you ☺️.I am watching you from New Zealand.It makes me happy every time when notification of your new video pops up on my screen. Don't you ever stop, please.

[@DansonforJoy]

This video was delightful - my ten-year-old daughter was intrigued, as well. :) You're making us excited to eventually get a freeze dryer and preserve our own herbs!

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

Mid 80's here in central Texas and our farm is still growing. I make pesto with herbs in the winter and freeze. They keep the flavor and nutrition. Chef Mike

[@druszaj]

Parsley can usually successfully overwinter here in zone 6. It stays looking good down to about 15 degrees. If it survives it goes to seed.

[@frasersgirl4383]

Parsley is a biennial. It grows the first year, dies back in winter if it gets cold enough and the next year it will go to seed and die. One of my favorite herbs!!

[@shannonfitzgerald2439]

Loved the Practical Magic quote about the rosemary!! Such a good movie ✨🌿🌙

[@aileer467]

Its been a grey, wet winter here in the PNW. I so enjoy watching you putter around in your warm, colorful, cozy kitchen. ❤

[@roxannkeyzer1648]

Freeze drying it does brilliant!! Vibrant green, smells and tastes amazing. I was so impressed with my freeze dried herbs this year that I find I use them SO much more. I have parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano, chives, basil, sage, camomile and calendula. So happy!

[@sjn2767]

Do you need to put an oxygen absorber in your jars of herbs? I noticed she did not.

[@ПолинаКрупникова]

Thank you for sharing! So unusual for me to see a garden without snow in December as I live in the middle of Siberia. And the ground here is fully covered with deep snow since late October.

[@mountainmamashome]

I'm watching this with my daughter and she just pointed out that you use the same phrase "eating cardboard " as I use. She 😃 and asked, " So, when were you guys eating cardboard?" 😅

[@helenmartin6895]

Sheah you are such an inspiration ,thank you ,I love herbs and spices too!There is something so pleasurable about growing and harvesting herbs .It helps so.much finding someone with that same special feeling about growing and using these God given blessings.Love you ,and thanks again .

[@ajamborn]

I made your herb salts for a little stocking stuffer this year! I know everyone will love it. I am obsessed with mine!

[@sarahrickman6609]

Parsley=medicine. It's good for ya. Ya know I've been thinking about the old video yrs ago when you went shopping on your farm for your dinner. I thought that was so much fun. Perhaps you could do another and show us any upgrades you've made. Well just a thought....love your channel sis. Shalom Aleichem Mishpocah💐🌹

[@kareharpies]

Seconded!

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[@suburbanhomesteadliving9212]

Parsley is so hardy! We definitely love it here in Idaho! It should come back 2 or 3 years and let self seed it will be back yearly! So good for us! God bless and Merry Christmas!

[@danamama6766]

That is very interesting that the parsley freeze dried does retain itself like that, amazing. I love also seeing my herbs etc. in glass jars. Very much makes you want to use. Your hair is looking very beautiful right now too I love it.

[@suburbanfarmandforge3377]

parsley is incredibly cold tolerant! We are always amazed by it

[@nicolescott3951]

Yes! We just got a freeze dryer this fall and I saved a lot of our fall raspberries and cilantro. It is so much better than dried!

[@deborahlee8135]

Rosemary like that makes wonderful skewers for lamb 😉

[@vivienneturner2028]

You can use the full length of the Rosemary stalk with it's herbaceous needles attached. Cube lamb or beef and string them on to the Rosemary stalk, interspersed with pieces of onion, peppers, and or marrow etc....Make your own meat skewers directly with those tall Rosemary stalks, and BBQ them! Absolutely delicious! Pull forward, not against the growth of the leaf needles, to take your ingredients off the stalk. 😁👍Enjoy!

[@lalehvazin8433]

As an American with Iranian heritage, I use tons of herbs in my kitchen. Herbed rice, stews, salads but also one of my favorite italian dishes Pasta Puttanesca uses up a whole lot of parsley. It's delicious!

[@CariMachet]

Persian food is delicious 🤤

[@borrowedthymegardens4025]

I love this so much

[@genietillery878]

I'm living vicariously through what your doing Shaye. We've had so much rain this past year that it's been crazy. Weeds galore too.

[@peggypenland1560]

Dried would make great little gifts, a herb medley baskets.

[@BloomingWildwoodHomestead]

This is a great winter crop. It is so hardy. Thank you for sharing this harvest!

[@jasonhatfield4747]

I was amazed the first year I had a garden and planted parsley in the spring to see it last until the next spring. I had no idea that herbs could do that. Same with Thyme.

[@wilmawagler5058]

I love parsley. It’s one of the few herbs I grew up with in the60’s/70’s... my daughter thinks it’s lowly and she taught me to use other herbs. I freeze what I have left over. My rosemary is still growing strong out there.

[@daisyjo5358]

Completely agree on the taste of dry herbs 👍 I keep a mix under weed then vented plastic for my stash her in west Michigan 💪🏻

[@loriy7532]

Hey there, Great parsley harvest , I live in Montreal and it is - 13 C, all I have is Thyme, Oh well....I wish a beautiful Christmas to you and your family Shaye..Amen

[@MiddleEastMilli]

Tabbouli is a wonderful way to enjoy parsley as a salad.

[@BackcountryProfessor]

Yep, this was fun to watch together. Visual appeal is important!!

[@MicheleLRid]

Great information and beautiful video as always! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@saraperts]

I just harvested a bunch of parsley this week as well (zone 7b) and for lack of a better idea stuffed it all in the cavity of a chicken and did a slow roast. Turned out pretty good!

[@ECNJM]

Next week is going to be a beast. We might actually get down to the negative temperatures in the valley like we did as kids. Going to be a great test of the perennials.

[@truthbetold8915]

Parsley tea is nourishing and delicious. Freeze drying will definitely retain more of its antioxidants.

[@release-joy]

I live in East Wenatchee across the river. I love parsley, it grows like crazy in my garden also, it is the first one up in the spring. I use it instead of celery.

[@yuialde9821]

Parsley definitely come back in April in zone 7. Never have to plant again even here in zone 5.

[@truthfinder6246]

This works well. I use ours at our bay home for breaded seafood and some veg. It's perfect for that too.

[@dre.ale.1191]

Learned a lot this episode 🙌🏼 thank you! So many ideas are turning in my head 🥰

[@kindred1113]

Happy Holidays to you and your lovely family.....I love watching your videos...many blessings.............MINDY

[@kaylavillalobos1779]

Please tell us what variety of Rosemary you are growing!?! I’m over the border in North Idaho and would LOVE to have fresh Rosemary!!

[@sewnwyoming4878]

Yes I'd like to know too

[@JS-ls5pw]

Sounds like Arp

[@katarzynagnyp626]

I recently find your channel and really enjoy watching your videos. I am from Poland and here in Europe we cook mostly from scratch and we don’t buy as much pre made meals so I like your ideas. For your parsley I like to mix tuna, parsley, oil of choice and seasoning to make a healthy and nice sandwich spread. For your videos I am interested if you are making anything of flowers, herbs, forest mushrooms. I am making some “medicines” from plants that are known for a healthy properties. Thanks K.

[@TheHappyHomestead]

What size jars are the ones near your stove? And what size was the one you put the parsley in? Thanks!

[@rlegato364]

You saying it's frigid in zone 7 makes me smile from zone 3.

[@melissagannon5711]

ONE zone 8th here. I just leave the parsley and harvest as needed. I've brushed off snow and it still goes strong. I saw a lot of parsley in my dead squash bed. Not sure how it got there lol. One plus of an untidy garden

[@tamararoberts9307]

Yes, for most, visual appeal is most important. But, when just surviving ( and on a limited budget) , you do what ya gotta do 😉 so, although I too, prefer the visual appeal, I also keep survival and less waste in mind

[@missourigirl4101]

Interesting and relaxing video. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas!

[@B-leafer]

Merry Christmas y'all! I vote for nice cheesey cream of parsley soup...mmmm

[@RR-ep6uc]

Great video very informative. I also think that sweater looks great on you. Merry Christmas

[@meganmackenzie5993]

I had harvested a basket full of parsley in November, and I stuck it in the fridge in a plastic bag. I just cooked with it tonight. It is still good enough to eat as a salad. However, it went into a wild-rice stuffed acorn squash.

[@annaking9213]

Just found your vlog. I subscribe, love the video.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I freeze and dehydrate my herbs for winter here in south-central Indiana. Can't afford a freeze- dryer yet.

[@tamararoberts9307]

I live in south-central Indiana and I soak and rinse my produce and herbs , then spin-dry before using and/or preserving, even though I grow organically

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

You are my near neighbor, I'm in Walla Walla. Maybe you'll have a retreat there and I can attend!!

[@farmerjones5479]

I place my parsley (zone 7a grown in containers) in a brown lunch sack with hole punched all around. I dry it, ruff chop and store in a sterilized jar. My family actually prefer the dry over fresh.

[@annmcnamara8]

Happy New Year each and everyone stay healthy I just love your video s

[@stephaniecawley2234]

Love all your videos!!! Thank you!

[@allindirtswife]

Love your videos! I sure wish that your local potter would let you share his info with us! I can find pottery jars with lids no where!

[@bernadettajedynak5757]

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[@kingdomrootedmama]

I love to chop it up and freeze it. I also love to dry it.

[@LVT2314]

Parsley is great freeze it or use in smoothies I freeze and use in stews soups gravies

[@marinalhouff]

How is your bay tree doing? I live on the east side of WA and have considered growing one. I love your show! You've been an inspiration. Merry Christmas!

[@beckylivermore3262]

What zone are you all in? That Rosemary is amazing!

[@j.b.4340]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@whitemoontarot599]

We are moving from Arizona to Oroville WA in March. Any tips on what vegetable seed varieties to buy? I'm an avid gardener and love your videos.

[@Zoeebella]

So enjoy your videos :)

[@joelleschmidt5944]

freezedryer costs between 2 and 3 k ....( I like how She says : "it's an investment ".😂.... )yiiikes !it grows well here in Northern CA in mountain area in a green house and survives temps in the low teens , occasionally even single digits , realistically for those of us who can t spend this amount ,if you have a green house or some hoops over your growing beds you can, in most parts ,have enough fresh parsley through the winter .

[@yari2705]

Parsley will come back it’s almost hard to get rid of once it’s established. I’m in zone 6b.

[@LVT2314]

Mint do you grow it ? It’s great in nesting boxes and keeps rodents away hang it in chicken houses and throw around for nice fresh smell in chicken coop

[@JanalynVoigt]

Deer love parsley. Maybe other livestock do as well.

[@sherryhommel3407]

Where do you purchase your new jars? Love the videos!!!

[@carolinedenaro866]

Thought you should know I am having trouble accessing your website. Virus warnings and then when I got there it went blank? Not sure why I'll try again later! I'm sure it just is the connection!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

-10F That's -23C! What variety of Rosemary is that? I could wrap it for winter in case our temps go below that!

[@heycrisper]

Would love to know where you buy those lovely glass jars or the brand? They look lovely for some spice storage :)

[@salonisalvi3484]

Lovely idea I would love to see

[@atraditionallife858]

Could you share which type of rosemary you have? I'm in a similar growing zone north of the CA border and would love to having something that actually has a chance of surviving!

[@ruthiewhite34]

I looked at the website for the freeze drier you use. How did you go about choosing the right pump for you? Any insights?

[@twistedfrannie9311]

I dehydrate my parsley and celery leaves for soups ,stews...and they keep their colour and taste, but I am using a dehydrator not hanging them.

[@katherineh.6852]

The looking good and tasting good thing is the hardest part. I've canned food and I think I'm hesitant to trust canning even though it is ridiculous and I know I did it right so we don't eat it. What we DID eat were a million jars of pickles I made. My husband and his friend would down a jar every time his friend came over 🙄 lol. I think I might need to freeze everything in order to be OK eating it. Silly, I know.

[@robertamil]

I just made a rosemary tincture today

[@CariMachet]

I make a parsley salt > grind the parsley and salt together in my food processor > salt is an incredible preserver > tastes delicious 😋

[@joanneganon7157]

Parsley was the last thing I harvested too. It was so deep Green ! I didn't have near as much but enough for me. ? Does the Freeze Drier retain the vitamins? I just laid my chopped Parsley out on a board an fluffed it every time I thought of it. Not knowing if freeze driers deprived the product of Vitamins 😳. I would love to get my glass jar stashes up and running again. This new place lacks some little corner shelves for Stuff. Thank you 😊 Enjoy 🐦 Merry Christmas 🎄💝 JO JO IN VT 💕😄☃

[@evereletkline8732]

Impressed

[@sjn2767]

Still figuring out my Freeze Dryer. Do I need to put an oxygen absorber in the jar? Or vacuum seal the oxygen out? Will it reconstitute and eventually spoil if I don’t? Curious for your thoughts. Thanks.

[@UrbanCountryStyleByJudy]

Do you send your cooking community physical recipe cards to Canada?

[@susantaylor8507]

Oh were you get your green coffee beans at

[@tpangle17]

I've had what I thought was so much parsley, but then it dried and I had about a half of cup!

[@christacarey3125]

I need the parsley pesto recipe. I am still drowning in parsley.

[@evanorvell8368]

Where can you get the replacement gaskets for the jars? I have some I use and the gaskets need replacing.

[@jcus300]

Have seen them at Walmart, so probably online too, just check the opening size

[@Lupo-ie4cu]

What variety is that amazing rosemary?

[@abbyjean500]

Where do you get your green harvest bins?

[@anitataylor9423]

Could you please tell me the name of the Rosemary you planted :)

[@Melsley0021]

Where is the Christmas content? No decorate with me or home tour? Did I miss it?

[@jessieelliott3157]

If you want that kind of content go to Shayes friend angela reed from parisienne farmgirl. On their joint podcast shaye does talk about how the whole going all out with Christmas decoration is not her thing and I totally identify with that.