my friend Crystal over at Money Saving Mom asked how do you get started canning
My answer-
We are blessed to have several types of fruit growing on our farm, some wild, some not. We have mulberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, plums, peaches, apples, persimmons, and more I am forgetting. LOTS of our neighbors have tons of fruit that nobody harvests, don’t be afraid to ask if you can pick if you see someone not getting theirs. The best wy to preserve is freezing, it saves the most amount of nutrition. But when that isn’t possible canning works great. You can often find free jars (only use real canning jars) from elderly women, or at garage sales or from freecycle. Make sure you buy new lids though. Grandmas that have children or grandchidren that aren’t smart enough to value their wisdom absolutely LOVE to teach younger women how to can! Adopt an older neighbor! I think my favorite book on the subject is from Rodale titled “Stocking up III” .
blessings, Penny
and .. your thoughts?