Garlic Scapes: Harvest, Preserve & Cook This Hidden Garden Treasure

You're leaving one of the most flavorful harvests in your entire garden on the ground — and you don't even know it. Garlic scapes are the curly tops of hardneck garlic, and they taste like a delicious cross between garlic, green onions, and asparagus — something you simply cannot find in any store or restaurant. In this video, I'll show you exactly when and how to harvest garlic scapes, why cutting them off actually gives you bigger garlic bulbs, and the best ways to preserve them — fresh in the fridge, frozen, dehydrated, or freeze dried. Then we'll put them to work in a gorgeous Asian-inspired salad with a garlic scape dressing that will completely blow your mind. I've posted the recipe on our YouTube Community Page and in this blog post for you. https://theprovidentprepper.org/garlic-scapes-the-hidden-garden-treasure-youre-probably-throwing-away/ **BlueAlpine freeze dryers https://bluealpinefreezedryers.com/providentprepper Use the promo code ProvidentPrepper to get 5% off. **Harvest Right https://affiliates.harvestright.com/901.html **Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers are from PackFreshUSA https://packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7503114.ecc85c Use promo code PROVIDENT to save. I LOVE these oxygen absorbers! **ForJars Canning Supplies (I LOVE these guys!) https://forjars.co/providentprepper Use promo code PROVIDENT to save 10% Shop GreenStalk Planters https://rstr.co/greenstalkgarden/provident. Use the promo code PROVIDENT to get $10 off. These beautiful planters are a fantastic way to grow a lot of food in a tiny footprint. Shopping for quality hard-to-find specialty plants? Visit Wellspring Gardens. I've been incredibly happy with the quality of the plants I have purchased https://wellspringgardens.com/PROVIDENT-PREPPER. Get the plans for our Integrated Passive Energy Greenhouse (IPEG) at https://payhip.com/TheProvidentPrepper. We spent years designing these plans, and I wish that something like this had been available to us. You are welcome! Thanks for joining us in the garden! #garliescapes #growyourownfood #homesteadgardening #providentgardener #gardenharvest #hardneckgarlic #preservingfood #freezedrying #dehydrating #homesteading #selfsufficiency #kitchengarden #gardentotable #garlicrecipes #homegrown #foodpreservation #backyardgarden #zone6gardening #growinggarlic #gardenlife DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only. The information provided is not intended as medical, health, or professional advice. Always consult with qualified professionals before making decisions regarding your health, gardening practices, or any activities shown in this video. You are solely responsible for your own actions and any consequences that may result from following the information presented. Affiliate Links: This description may contain affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support our channel and allow us to continue creating content. Copyright Notice: All content in this video, including but not limited to video footage, audio, graphics, and written materials, is the copyrighted property of The Provident Gardener. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form without prior written permission from The Provident Gardener. Limitation of Liability: The Provident Gardener and its creators shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that may result from the use or misuse of information presented in this video. Viewers participate in any activities at their own risk. By watching this video, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer.