Now that it’s August, I’m thinking about what to do with my garden’s harvest. I couldn’t use all the zucchini, and I can tell the tomatoes are about to produce way too much this year. Every year, I keep meaning to learn how to preserve my harvest. So I tracked down some books that cover everything from canning to dehydrating. There’s even a book if you want to learn how to save seeds for next year! Each book will have its description from our catalog to give you an idea of what it covers.

Attainable Sustainable Pantry by Kris Bordessa

“A handy illustrated collection of tried and true techniques to fill your cupboards with wholesome, homemade food—and save money, too. Internet sensation Kris Bordessa shows how to replace storebought, processed products with your own delicious, nutritious entrees, side dishes, condiments, snacks, and more. With more than 120 recipes—from cake mixes and marmalades to relishes, pickles, and coffee creamer—this comprehensive guide will help you ditch store-bought processed foods and fill your pantry with homemade, healthier options that will save you time and money—and taste better, too! Inside these pages, you’ll find recipes for: Breakfast favorites, including homemade instant oatmeal, classic pancake and waffle mix, and make-ahead egg cups Baking must-haves, from chocolate cake mix to no-knead rosemary-garlic bread, sourdough bread loaves, and easy flour tortillas Everyday go-to condiments, such as ranch dressing, grainy mustard, teriyaki sauce, and mayonnaise Quick pickles, like bread-and-butter zucchini pickles, pickled beets and okra, and dill pickle relish Healthier snacks, including barbecue potato chips, sour “fruit” snacks, guacamole, and hummus And a huge collection of canning classics, from orange-vanilla marmalade and bourbon-apple jelly to chowchow, pizza sauce, salsa, and more—all reviewed for safety by the National Center for Home Food Preservation With author and homesteader Kris Bordessa as your guide, you’ll learn how to meal prep more efficiently, reduce waste, cut out processed ingredients, and enjoy more homemade foods year-round, all from the bounty in your own cupboards.”

Preserving Everything by Leda Meredith

“How many ways can you preserve a tomato? You can freeze it, dry it, pickle it, or can it. Milk gets cultured, or fermented, and preserved as cheese or yogurt. Fish can be smoked, salted, dehydrated, and preserved in oil. Pork becomes jerky. Cucumbers become pickles. There is no end to the magic of food preservation, and in Preserving Everything Leda Meredith leads readers–whether newbies or old hands–in every sort of preservation technique imaginable.”

Ball Canning Back to Basics

“If you can boil water, you can make your own delectable jams and jellies, try your hand at fresh-pack pickling, and jar savory sauces. Ball Canning Back to Basics focuses on the building-block techniques and easy, classic recipes every canner should know. The book begins with in-depth information on water bath canning, the equipment you need, and food safety guidance. Each preserving method is thoroughly explained with beginner-friendly tutorials and step-by-step photographs highlighting key steps. Learn to capture the sweet, ripe flavors of your favorite fruits and vegetables with 100 approachable, versatile recipes for the modern pantry. Packed with simple variation ideas for low-sugar and flavor change-ups, and time-tested tips from the most trusted authority in home canning, this handy guide delivers everything you need to successfully master home canning safely and deliciously.”

Fiery Ferments by Kirsten K. & Christopher Shockey

“The Shockeys present recipes for a tongue-tingling array of condiments sure to heat up your table. From ginger pickles to chocolate cranberry mole, you’ll find new ways to make fiery ferments part of any meal!”

Saving Seeds by Marc Rogers

“Saving seeds is a time-honored tradition that many gardeners are rediscovering. Anyone can become a successful seed saver – the only limitations are your time, space, and interest. And the benefits of growing and storing your own seeds are many. Detailed seed information for each vegetable and flower gives you everything you need to know about how to raise, harvest, and store seeds for a lifetime of fruitful home gardening.”