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Welcome to GrowCookPreserve. I'm Kelly and I grow in SW Ohio, Zone 6b. Growing herbs is one of the easiest ways to add fresh, homegrown flavor to your kitchen, but what happens when the growing season ends? In this video, I take you through the process of harvesting, drying, and preserving my favorite garden herbs—from summer’s abundance to a cold-weather pantry staple.

🌿 Timestamps:
00:00 Ways to grow herbs (in-ground, raised beds, containers, and greenhouse)
00:24 Why pruning is essential for keeping herbs productive and flavorful
00:45 How drying preserves flavor and nutrients for long-term use
01:11 Creating a Summer Garden Herb Blend for seasoning dishes like my sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
02:10 Capturing the last of the herbs before winter to make a Herbamare-inspired blend (without salt!)
03:29 Using homemade herb blends to add incredible depth to my Lasagna Soup, featuring my heirloom and roasted tomato sauces
04:08 A sneak peek at my greenhouse seedlings, already growing for next season

By preserving my herbs this way, I can bring the taste of summer into every season—whether seasoning soups, roasting vegetables, or making a simple herbal tea.

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📌 Recipes Mentioned:
Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil (Seasoned with my Garden Herb Blend) - video coming soon

Herbamare Inspired Seasoning
Ingredients:
Celery powder – 3 T
Chive powder – 3 T
Parsley powder – 3 T
Onion powder – 3 T
Garlic powder – 2 T
Basil powder – 2 T
Rosemary powder – 2 T
Thyme powder – 2 T
Kelp granules or powder – 2 T
Oregano powder – 1 T

Garden Herb Seasoning Blend
Ingredients:
(roughly equal parts)
Sage
Parsley
Italian Basil
Lemon Balm
Tulsi Basil
Thyme
Oregano
Chives

Lasagna Soup
Materials and Methods
1 T olive oil
1 lb ground pork (or beef, tofu, etc.)
1 T ground fennel seed
1 t salt
1 t crushed red pepper flakes
Sauté, add salt last, set aside
1 T olive oil
1 bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 t salt
Sauté, add salt last, set aside
1 pound mushrooms, chopped
1 t salt
Sauté dry, add salt last, then add everything back into the pot and stir to mix
1/2 pint roasted tomato sauce
1 pint, heirloom tomato sauce
1 pint vegetable broth
1 pint water
1/2 pack lasagna noodles, broken
1 T Garden Herb Blend
Bring to a simmer on low heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, then add noodles and cook until al dente, approximately 9-10 minutes. Add herbs in the last few minutes. While that is simmering, mix 1 T herb blend and 1/2 t garlic salt into 1 cup ricotta cheese. Serve soup, topped with parmesan cheese and ricotta, and toasted sourdough.

Products I use:
Nutribullet Blender: https://amzn.to/3SrCvR1
8-Layer Mesh Drying Rack: https://amzn.to/3YFemdj
Magic Mill Food Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3RWkIBh

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