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Description

In this episode, Deborah Niemann is joined by author, blogger, and homesteader Angi Schneider to talk about the many ways you can preserve your garden bounty—without wasting money or time. 

Angi shares practical tips from her book, The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables, covering everything from equipment basics to smart preservation strategies that help avoid common pitfalls.

Whether you grow your own produce, buy in bulk at the farmer’s market, or barter with neighbors, this episode will help you make the most of every harvest without overdoing it.

What You’ll Learn

• Why pickling opens up canning possibilities without pressure canners
• Which vegetables ferment best—and the simple tools that make it easy
• Creative ways to preserve potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, and herbs
• How to avoid wasting time and money on food your family won’t eat
• The importance of following science-based safety guidelines in preservation

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Angi Schneider's Books

• The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables
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• Pressure Canning for Beginners and Beyond
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