WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

[NH Homesteader]

I have never canned before either, and between my morning sickness during planting season and a very wet, cool summer, it wasn't my year to do it either. Next year I'll be learning along with you @sumi!

 

[sumi]

I have never canned before either, and between my morning sickness during planting season and a very wet, cool summer, it wasn't my year to do it either. Next year I'll be learning along with you @sumi!

Sounds good!

 

[NH Homesteader]

Small garden next year for me though- only a few things I must have! Must have canned items- tomato sauce, dilly beans, chicken. The rest is a bonus.

 

[sumi]

So far all I have planned for the garden here is pumpkins (@Beekissed ), tomatoes, maybe some cucumbers and lettuce, because I love salads, squash, if I can get someone from S.A. to bring or post me the seeds I want. Maybe some zucchini, potatoes definitely… Corn! I love corn on the cob. Carrots for DS, he loves them fresh, but won't touch them cooked. That's the plan for now…

 

[NH Homesteader]

I'll do pumpkins and winter squash too, carrots and greens. Corn doesn't grow well at my house. My daughter much prefers raw carrots too! I love cooked carrots... Mmm

 

[treerooted]

My garden wasn't organized or diverse...but tomatoes there is a plenty. Though everything got in so late that most won't ripen in time...might be a frost tonight

I can't can on my stove so I froze that last batch sauce. Will do more on Sunday and I'll get out the propane burner so I can water bath. One day I'll get a pressure cooker though....

*pressure canner

 

[NH Homesteader]

We are likely to have a frost tonight too. Welcome to October, apparently!

 

[waretrop]

I have not canned in a year and half. I had 1500 full jars before I broke my ankle and elbow. It is about half gone now. Some is getting old and will go to the chickens and the rest we will use up. I usually can, what is available and in season or on sale. I will buy in bulk to put it up. I had lots in the freezer to make special dinners canned. We have been using it right out of the freezer. My canning career is ruined...

I just got more screws taken out of my ankle 2 days ago and hope this will help me get back on my feet. Then I will get back to canning.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

OH wow - that must have been a really bad break. (ankle AND elbow - yike!) Glad you're on the mend!

 

[waretrop]

I took my foot off my leg and it was sitting next to my leg still under my skin. I still have a plate and 6 screws in there....There is a moral to this story....don't step over the trailer hitch....