First Canning Experience

This year we decided to plant a small garden. When I say small, I mean small. Last fall we had to do some repairs around our egress windows so we had to pull out all the lilies that were there. Instead of replanting them, since we have lilies everywhere else, I told Matt we should try our hand at gardening in the Spring.

So this past Spring, we planted some tomato, cucumber, squash and zucchini plants. We have really enjoyed the little bit of produce we got from it. It is so rewarding to pick something that day and have it on the table that evening for dinner. Well we had tomatoes coming out of our ears so after talking to a couple of my friends, I decided to try my hand at canning.

I got out the cookbooks that Mom gave me when I was a little girl and decided to read up on the process. After doing that and receiving positive encouragement from my supportive friends, I decided to go for it. It was easy and a big success! I can't wait for next year so I can do some more tomatoes and maybe I can try my hand at something else.

Look Mom, I did it!!