Seems Crest Farms

08/10/2026

Let's talk Celery and how I dehydrate it to make Celery Powder.

Growing and harvesting Homegrown celery, as well as storage ideas i...

07/05/2026

Did you know Black Currant was the 2026 McCormick's Flavor of the Year? You can use them in savory and sweet dishes, and in sauces & cordials. They can be eaten fresh, added to smoothies and parfaits, frozen or dehydrated and turned into a supplement rich in antioxidants!

2026 black currant harvest on our zone 6B-7A farm in Pennsylvania.

01/31/2026

Even in the middle of winter, there’s still plenty happening in our gardens. I’m doing some winter sowing right now and starting to plan ahead for late February, when it’ll be time to prune the berry bushes. These quieter months are perfect for dreaming, prepping, and getting a head start on spring.

In this video, I’m sharing an update on the winter sowing, one week after the containers have been placed in the garden, and what’s coming up next. It feels good to have a plan and something green to look forward to as the days slowly get longer.

Are you winter sewing or planning any garden projects right now?

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01/24/2026

Major snow storm coming this weekend! I am trying winter sowing for the first time. Let's see how it goes. Fingers crossed! https://youtube.com/shorts/Ss9U8v59ye0?feature=share

12/27/2025

Bonne Nouvelle! Great News! Black Currant is the flavor of the year!

The brand is also announcing up-and-coming trends through its McCormick Flavor Forecast® and is celebrating Black Currant throughout the year with launch events and product drops HUNT VALLEY,...

12/03/2025

A hot toddy is perfect to get you over the hump during cold and flu season. Check out this one. Flavors of black currants, and orange.

Hot Toddy recipe. Warm drink made with creme de cassis, a black currant cordial and bourbon perfect for the cold weather, and for the flu and cold season whe...

11/29/2025

Let's talk black currants!

07/06/2025

It's Black Currant season! We have picked all our bushes and are currently processing the berries. Some will be frozen for our creme de cassis, syrup and hot sauces. Some will be dehydrated and turned into a great antioxidant powder and teas. Dehydrating them works great right now, although I believe freeze drying them would be best. I don't own a freeze drier, It is a goal of mine to get one. Let me know your thoughts? Do you own one, which one? and is it worth it?
Finally, we worked on the permaculture orchard this week, and it turned out great! 21 new black currant bushes were planted amongst pear and apple trees, and we sewed pumpkin seeds throughout the rows. Fingers crossed!

07/06/2025

Today, I am making celery salt. On the left, the celery I dehydrated in my dehydrator and on the right, the celery that was dehydrated in the oven. The dehydrator was faster and maintained the color of the celery, and smells much better. Maybe it was user error with the oven method, IDK. I use the dehydrator all the time in the summer to preserve sweet and hot peppers, garlic, black currant, and herbs and turn them into powders, salts, or teas. Peppers get re-hydrated for soups, chili, and other recipes. The dehydrator I was a great investment, and helps us use all the produce we harvest, ensures we have plenty all year around, and saves freezer space.

06/27/2025

Fresh from the garden!