More Than Canning: Easy & Unique Ways to Preserve the Harvest (E-BOOK)
You grew it. Now keep it.
More Than Canning is the digital guide every gardener needs when the harvest arrives and the counter is buried in tomatoes. Written by Meagan Lloyd of @meggrowsplants, this beautifully designed ebook goes far beyond the water bath — covering 8 preservation methods so you can save more of what you grow, with less stress and more confidence.
Inside you'll find:
- Freezing, dehydrating, fermenting, pickling, infusing, water bath canning, pressure canning, and freeze drying — all explained clearly for every skill level
- A seasonal harvest guide so you always know what to preserve and when
- Step-by-step recipes including herb-infused oils and vinegars, soffritto, quick pickles, jams, and more
- Safety tips rooted in trusted, tested sources
- A quick-reference shelf life chart for everything you make
- Equipment checklists for beginners (under $50!) through advanced setups
Whether you're a first-year gardener overwhelmed by zucchini or a seasoned homesteader looking to expand your skills, this guide meets you where you are and walks you through the rest — season by season, jar by jar.
Instant digital download. No special software needed.
A note on this file format:
This ebook is delivered as an HTML file, which means you can open it directly in any web browser — no special software needed. One of the perks of HTML is that it's fully interactive: you can click links to jump between sections, navigate a table of contents, and move through the content exactly the way you want rather than scrolling from start to finish.
If you'd prefer a PDF, it's easy to convert: just open the file in Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac), and select "Save as PDF" as the destination. Keep in mind that saving to PDF will remove the clickable navigation, so the HTML version is recommended for the best reading experience.