In our gardens, we always want to follow the permaculture principle of “obtaining a yield”, whether that be a yield in food, medicine, pollinator habitat or fertility. Then, especially in a cold climate, we work to extend that yield in time so that we can be eating from our gardens 365 days/year. We can do that by various season extension techniques like frost cloths, greenhouses, and cold frames. However, our long, cold and dark winter also means that we need to employ various preservation techniques.
In my video today, I go through what we’re still eating from last year’s garden. As you prepare for another growing season, I wanted to share some of the go-to preservation techniques that I use. These allow us to eat homegrown tomatoes and fruit throughout the winter, as well as winter squash, onions, garden herbs, and much more. Click on the video below to learn more!
What are some of your favorite preservation techniques? Let me know in the comments below!
2 thoughts on “What we’re still eating from last year’s garden”
I love your reuse of plastic bags and tubs. So much inspiration in what you’ve shared!
Thanks so much Julie!
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