When just starting out, you will find there are many ways to preserve food. So, how to know which one to use? Without preservation, food begins to spoil soon after harvest. Spoilage affects the quality, nutrition, flavor, and safety of the food.
Can I reuse jars & lids for canning? Give the scarcity of canning supplies, particularly lids, that began last year, people are asking about re-using lids and jars.
Buttercup oxalis, that is otherwise known as Bermuda buttercup, sour grass, or oxalis pes-caprae. This South African invader has charm. Its lemon-yellow flowers nodding over emerald leaves makes a lush foreground to the gray-blues of sea and sloughs.
The perennials: rosemary; thyme; mints; oregano; sage, and annuals: basil; parsley; chives; dill & more, all can be preserved for year-round use as seasonings or for tea. Herbs should be harvested before they blossom, picked soon after the morning dew has dried for best quality.
