[HLT]

For the first time ever, I planted a few veg in a small plot (about 8') in my garden.  Grew peas, lettuce, sweetcorn etc as well as some herbs.  Most of the veg has obviously now finished, but the flat leafed parsley I planted has practically taken over the plot.  Has anyone any advice on how best to preserve it, i.e should I dry it or freeze it and if so, how?  Also, if I cut the plant back, will it survive until next year?

I also planted garlic (which is buried somewhere underneath the parsley!) - how do I know when it's ready and what do I do with it?  

Sorry if these are silly questions, but very new to the whole veggie growing thing!!

[mumofstig]

hi ya! In the past i have picked my parsley, washed and dried it, then chopped it finely. Freeze it packed into ice cube trays. when frozen can be tipped out into freezer bag. i always found these little squares about the right amount to make a parsley sauce. Hope this helps

[gobs]

I just chuck some in a bag. Once frozen, you can break them with your fingers and use as much as you like.

They are rather cold hardy though. I leave my root parsley out in winter, they are in the green most of the time, they will run to seed come warmer weather of course.

[compostqueen]

Lucky you!  Flat leaf parsley is just gorgeous     I find it hardy except for the Italian giant which sadly didn't overwinter up here in Derbs and has to be grown fresh each year. Well worth it though