This is the time of the year I have a love/hate relationship with my garden.

The vegetables are coming on faster than I can can them.  The weeds are growing faster than I can pull them.  My children's activities increase so I have less time to spend on the garden anyway.  (Working 60 hours outside the home also puts a halt on many activities but it does pay the bills and provides insurance).

So far I have canned up beef & pork to make room in the freezer for the next hog. 

Canned Vegetables:

• Stewed Tomatoes
• Tomato/Vegetable Juice 
• Swiss Chard (with onions, peppers & smoked pork)
• Pickled Beets
• Sliced Peaches

Jams:

• Strawberry
• Peach

Dried Fruits:

• Apple Wedges (plain, honey & cinnamon/sugar)

Grapes are ready (as are more tomatoes & apples)  On Monday I plan on making apples slices, apple sauce, more dried apples and grape juice/jam (if I get them picked Sunday.)

Milk soaps need to be made for the holiday gift giving season and matching bath salts & lotions.

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Posted by thatday

I have not canned very much but I do remember my Mom canning - tomatoes and peaches and green beans were the items she canned most. And they were so very good during the winter months. Now my daughter does the canning in our family.
It is so very rewarding. Your list sounds wonderful and am sure your family will really enjoy!!
Blessings,
Barb

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Posted by BuzyMumof3sons

The things you have canned so far sound delicious!

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Posted by borderling

You sure have been busy. How blessed!
How do you make your apples wedges? I have some apples left and would like to dry them.
Thanks,
Rhonda

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