Contributing To The Ozone Layer
Place winter squash on top of thick pads of newspapers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. If you are lucky, you may have some sort of root cellar that would be convenient for storing your squash. Check on a regular basis for rot and use within three to six months.
Refrigerate tightly wrapped cut pieces of [...]
Planting Squash:
Plant seeds 12 to 24 inches apart directly into the ground as soon as all danger of frost is past the middle to end of April. Cover with 1 inch of soil. Previously started plants will give you a head start on growing. Summer squash is very prolific and 1 or 2 [...]
This is the time of the year to get started canning your havest for the winter.
The first thing to determine is the acidity level of the food you are wanting to can.
Fruits are usually considered as high acidity level foods.
Vegetables are usually considered low acidity level foods.
Tomatoes fall right in the middle. [...]
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