Hi Do

Spring is here and we are going green! All across the country, greenhouses and gardens are being prepared for the sprouts and seed. It’s been a long winter and I am really enjoying the longer days and warming temperatures. I know that might change any minute with the crazy Colorado weather though. I'm watching my apricot trees start to bloom and I keep telling em... wait! Not yet!

Today I’m sharing ways to freeze and can your early spring crops. They will be here before you know it!

Freezing doesn't always mean just toss into any old bag. Not if you want it to last, anyway.

Often (not always) you need to blanch your foods. Doing so retains the nutrition and color. Instructions on how to blanch food is included in both articles below. Spinach and peas are an early crop that you may be dealing with now.

Freezing Spinach (and other greens)

Freezing Peas

Canning your greens like spinach or swiss chard is easy and a great way to put up some vitamin filled food to give a boost in the middle of winter.

Canning Greens

I get so many questions about how to preserve asparagus. However.... I've honestly never done much with it. I checked with some fellow online friends... and boy did they have a variety of ideas. I might even like to try the pickled version.

Preserving Asparagus

That's it for today. I hope you find these tips helpful. You can always find more canning, gardening, and preserving information at the website.

God is good! Have a Great Day.

Sharon

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