168 - Preserving Your Harvest: Best Practices and Safety Tips - Denise Schreiber

Denise Schreiber provides an in-depth guide on how to preserve an abundant vegetable garden harvest through various methods such as canning (both pressure and water bath), dehydration, and freezing in this week’s episode. She discusses the pros and cons of different preservation techniques, shares practical tips, and highlights notable canning equipment and safety practices. Additionally, Denise goes over essential tools, recommended recipes, and personal anecdotes about the importance of cleanliness in preserving food. She also offers advice on planning, tools needed, and innovations in food preservation.Denise Schreiber is the author of "Eat Your Roses, Pansies, and Lavender and 49 Other Delicious Flowers". She is a national speaker, a retired ISA Certified Arborist, and an All-America Selections Trial Judge. Denise is also a member of GardenComm. Known as Mrs. Know It All from The Organic Gardeners on KDKA radio, you can follow her on Facebook at Mrs. Know It All.Time Line00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast00:42 Meet Denise Schreiber: Expert in Food Preservation02:12 Introduction to Food Preservation Techniques04:08 Canning Methods and Safety Tips15:13 Essential Tools for Canning and Preserving22:53 Favorite Vegetables and Recipes for Canning26:34 Wine Jellies and Party Snacks27:07 Favorite Preserving Recipes27:48 Reliable Recipe Sources29:15 Experimenting with Jams and Jellies30:15 Canning Safety and Best Practices32:27 Handling Breakage During Canning34:02 Additives and Acidity in Canning35:17 Storing and Labeling Canned Goods43:28 Planning and Preparing for Canning Season47:31 Innovations and Equipment in Food Preserving50:44 Creative Canning Ideas and Stories52:42 Connecting with Denise Schreiber