Gardening and Canning

 This year we tried to learn more and work harder on our garden as well as canning foods.  In May, we prepped the soil and planted the garden.

 Then we enjoyed the vegetables of our labor.  We had tomatoes, summer squash, zucchini, jalapeno peppers, bell peppers.  The peach trees grew bigger this year, but was not quite ready for producing.  Also, we planted blackberries and strawberries.

Madelyn was a great helper---she enjoyed the eating part mostly, whether it was tomatoes, zucchini, or dirt from the garden.

 Then the next phrase started.  We started canning and freezing.  We bottled tomato juice and spaghetti sauce. We froze salsa, squash, zucchini, corn, peaches, jalapeno peppers and stuffed bell peppers.

 Then we canned peaches, pears, and grape juice.  It was really nice to have Todd be enthusiastic about doing all this, and he was always willing to help.  Also, we were so blessed to have family and friends share with us peaches, pears, grapes, tomatoes, and corn. Thank you!