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For many of us, it is the time of year where our gardens are producing in abundance.\xa0 All of our hard work in the garden is starting to pay off, and we don\u2019t want to let any of that hard work go to waste.\xa0 Knowing how best to preserve your produce is just as important as knowing how to grow it.\n\nMelissa K. Norris is a food preservation guru, and she is joining us to dive into the various methods of preserving.\xa0 We discuss which methods are easiest for beginners and address some safety concerns around canning and botulism.\xa0 The good news in food preservation is that you have a variety of different options and most are much more simple than you think!\xa0 No matter how little experience you may have in preserving, you will feel confident in getting started with Melissa\u2019s extensive knowledge and experience to inspire you!\n\nIn this episode, we cover:\n\n\n \nThe medical wake-up call that led Melissa to transform her family\u2019s nutrition\n\n\n\n \nWhere to start if you want to pursue a whole foods diet\n\n\n\n \nAn overview of different preservation methods\n\n\n\n \nConcerns around preserving in oil\n\n\n\n \nWhat is the easiest method of preservation for a beginner?\n\n\n\n \nThe process of curing root crops before long-term storage\n\n\n\n \nGo-to preservation method for tomatoes\xa0\n\n\n\n \nPro tips for pickling vegetables\n\n\n\n \nAddressing concerns around canning safety\n\n\n\n\nView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nFree 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge\n\nToups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com\n\nRESOURCES\n\nEverything Worth Preserving by Melissa K. Norris\n\nEpisode 125 of the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast with Melissa\n\nLisa on the Pioneering Today podcast with Melissa\n\n8 Tips on How to Cure Onions for Storage\n\nCONNECT\n\nMelissa K. Norris | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest\n\nJoin us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!