Welcome young gardeners and curious parents

We’re happy to have you here. 

Meet Herb-ie, our parsley expert. As you prepare to embark on this green adventure, our green friend will be your guide for all things parsley. 

 On this page you’ll find Herb-ie’s simple growing tips, simple healthy recipes with parsley, and fun facts to share!  Scroll down to learn how to grow parsley and meet our leafy friend. Let's dig in together!  

Fun Facts About Parsley

  1. Parsley is the oldest herb in the world. It is a biennial plant.

  2. Herb-ie “plays well” with most foods such as potatoes, rice, pasta, eggs, fish, beans, salads, soups, stews, dressings, spreads, dips, pesto. He can also be used to decorate/garnish a dish.

  3. Parsley is one of the Top 10 Healthiest Herbs in the World.

  4. Adding parsley into your diet can aid digestion, reduce inflammation, support bone health, reduce bad breath, and potentially have cancer-fighting properties. It's a super herb with amazing health benefits!  

  5. Herbs are the leaves or other parts of certain plants that smell and taste good.

  6. Let your parsley go to flower and you may see Swallowtail Butterflies.

Tips to Harvest and Use Parsley

Use clean kitchen/craft scissors to give Herb-ie a haircut when his stems and leaves get to be about 6 inches long.

Leave some stems in the soil to grow for next time.

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