Food preservation is a time-honored tradition that allows the abundance of the fall harvest to be saved for the winter months. The most time-consuming and labor-intense aspect of the harvest is usually its preservation once it's out of the garden. It doesn't have to be this way, … [Read more...]
Storing Surplus Vegetables
It's been a successful growing season and your hard work has paid off with a bounty of fresh produce. Now what? If you've got more produce than your family can consume, it's time to consider long-term storage. The preferred storage methods vary, depending on the vegetable, but … [Read more...]
Storing Fresh Garden Vegetables
The harvest is payoff time for the gardener and farmer. It's when all the work comes to fruition. The most intensive time in a gardener's season, however, is just beginning when harvest comes. Bringing in the garden's bounty and storing it takes a a lot of work. Tips for … [Read more...]