Posts tagged ‘canning’
The canning season had started at Peterson Produce!
Need a good and up to date canning book?
Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned veteran canner it is best to use a good and up to date canning book. Some of the rules of canning fruits and vegetables have changed over the years. In the case of tomatoes many of the seed varieties home gardeners and farmers grow these days are lower [...]
Batch #2 -2009 maple syrup cooked
Today was a warm sunny day at Peterson Produce farm which made the collecting of sap and cooking it very enjoyable. John and Mary cooked 37 gallons of sap into syrup. (We cook very small batches of sap that has just dripped out of the tree because fresh sap produces better syrup) Todays yield of syrup was higher than normal as the sap [...]
Organize your canned goods pantry
If you have a canned goods pantry this is a great time to organize the jars, clean the shelves, toss out any items that are outdated or spoiled. Make corrections to your canned goods inventory. See that empty jars are ready for the season. If you need more jars and or lids make a note of that [...]
See Jean and Al from Peterson Produce April 5th, 2009 at the Delano Community Expo!
Jean and Al from Peterson Produce will be at the Delano Community Expo talking about the upcoming fresh flower and vegetable produce season. Stop by for a chat about what’s happening at the farm this summer. Jean is especially excited about the Farm Fun Crew for young children and also about teaching you how to [...]
Hey, want to learn how to can fruits vegetables and meats? Jean is giving a fun and informative presentation on canning Sat March 14 in Monticello, Mn. Google Wright County Master Gardners Spring Days Event to get details. Jean will present at 12:30 PM!
Canning Tips
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