Learn how to get started with home canning the right way! This expert guide covers everything you need to know about water bath and pressure canning, including safety tips, essential tools, tested canning times and pressure charts, and a bonus dill pickle recipe from The Essential Canning Cookbook. Whether you're preserving fruits, pickles, or low-acid foods, this deep-dive into home food preservation offers step-by-step guidance for beginners and seasoned canners alike.
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Curious about self-reliance in an urban space? Learn how to start micro-homesteading in Santa Cruz — even if you’ve never canned a jar or baked sourdough! This hands-on guide walks you through growing your own food in containers, preserving harvests through canning and fermentation, baking nourishing bread, and crafting herbal remedies — all from small spaces. Featuring local resources, actionable tips, affiliate tools from Azure Standard & Cultures for Health, and step-by-step education tailored for beginners.
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