Sunny, warm to hot days. Crisp mornings. Cool evenings. September is here. Autumn is knocking on the seasonal door. Fall reminds us that much colder weather is on the way. It forces us to plan ahead-urges us to can some of Mother Nature’s harvest for the future.
Plump, juicy, ripe tomatoes, onions and peppers will be transformed into spicy salsa or tomato juice. Succulent peaches and pears will be canned for a cold winter day. Bright purple beets will be pickled for a tangy treat. Green beans will be harvested and canned for future use, possibly a holiday meal. Berries will be cooked and thick...