Preserving The Harvest: Essential Supplies For Canning, Freezing, And Dehydrating

Spring is my favorite time of year on the homestead! Our radishes, peas, lettuces, and beets are already growing like crazy in my little kitchen garden on the back porch. The fun will really begin when I start planting in the big garden this week. This year’s garden will be our largest ever. As the gardening season kicks in, it’s also time to think about preserving the harvest. I like to have all of my canning, freezing and dehydrating supplies on hand and ready to go. I don’t want any of my hard work to go to waste! Here’s my list of supplies to have on hand for preserving the harvest:

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Thyme, an Essential Culinary and Medicinal Herb

Thyme is an essential culinary and medicinal herb in my household. There are many different varieties including lemon thyme as well as dwarf and creeping varieties.

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