Sisyphus Acres

This years canning (pics)

Oh, you are making me jealous!

{ 11:04, 2008-Nov-23 } { Posted by RachelsReasoning }

We had only a few plants of tomatoes and potatoes because we went on vacation the first two weeks of June... and so it was pitiful! But I am planning a HUGE garden next year.

Momma and I did can some peppers and tomatoes last year. I loved it! I love growing tomatoes and peppers. They are so easy. Wanna post the recipes you used for the pickles? Not sure if I'll can the cucumbers I'll be growing next year, but it'll be good to have some recipes. :)

Your pantry looks great still!
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Rachel
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Canning

{ 12:46, 2008-Nov-24 } { Posted by Anonymous }

WOW! You go girl. I have canned only jams and jellys, here in colorado you need to do a water bath FOREVER do to the altitude and I was thinking about buying a pressure canner to do things like tomato sauce. Do you use a pressure canner? How did you learn to can? I have a few books on it but there is nothing like someone teaching you.

God has truly blessed you and your harvest. Congratulations on all of your hard work.

Chella

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{ 07:59, 2008-Nov-24 } { Posted by morningsunshine }

lovely - I love pictures of canning! they are so pretty!

I just bought a pressure canner this year...

{ 03:28, 2008-Nov-24 } { Posted by Anonymous }

...and I've only used it on the stewed tomatoes thus far...everything else I've canned thisyear will take a water bath. I plan to can more veggies next season. As for how to use the canner? I read the instructions and hoped for the best! I did ask a few people here to make sure that the "jiggle" was right. It is nervewracking though. But it seems to have worked fine.

val

Wow!

{ 08:48, 2008-Dec-7 } { Posted by msto3 }

That is impressive! You have been working hard! Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Loved the pictures...

{ 09:35, 2008-Dec-27 } { Posted by MaLena }

There is nothing prettier than a beautifully preserved harvest~ Nice job! We too garden and can everything possible and enjoy the bounty of our labor for many months. Isn't it fantastic. I am already anxious for planting season! We always begin planning our garden after New Years. Last year we began planting an orchard as well. We are adding 4 more trees this spring and having to replace 3 as well, thanks to my teen boys and a go-cart... tee hee. Would love to swap ideas and recipes with you sometime!