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What to do with the garden glut?

When the garden explodes with produce, what do you do? Here are some great ideas for what to do with your harvest.

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  • From Asparagus to Zucchini

    a Guide to Cooking Farm-fresh Seasonal Produce

    It all starts here--find all of your garden vegetables and new ways to enjoy them while celebrating local foods.
    BookMadison, Wis. : Jones Books, c2004. — 641.65 FROM ASP 2004
  • Drink the Harvest

    Making and Preserving Juices, Wines, Meads, Teas, and Ciders

    Chase, Nan K., 1954-
    Ever thought of making cordial? Or mead? Or homemade cider? This book will lead you through your next great garden obsession with drinkable recipes.
    BookNorth Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2014] — 663.63 CHASE N
  • Simple Soir©♭es

    Seasonal Menus for Sensational Dinner Parties

    Knickerbocker, Peggy, 1945-
    A new way to show your family and friends some love from the garden, with ideas and recipes for your next party that can't be missed.
    UnknownNew York : Stewart, Tabori & Chang, c2005. — 642.4 KNICKERB
  • Sharing the Harvest

    a Citizen's Guide to Community Supported Agriculture

    Henderson, Elizabeth, 1943-
    When your passion for local food and local people combine, hosting a CSA may just be for you. This book covers the basics to get you started.
    BookWhite River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green, 2007. — 334.683 HENDERSO
  • Saving Seeds, Preserving Taste

    Heirloom Seed Savers in Appalachia

    Best, Billy F., 1935-
    Did you grow the best ever tomato or an interesting cucumber hybrid? Want to avoid the cost of buying seeds next year? Check out how and why to save seeds from your garden.
    UnknownAthens, Ohio : Ohio University Press, 2013. — 631.5209 BEST B
  • The traditional practice of putting food by is an art that has been reviving across the country. You might discover that you love your own pickles better than the ones from the grocery store, and will likely have more fun too.
    UnknownNew York : Penguin, 1988. — 641.4 GREENE J 1988
  • Preserving Food Without Freezing or Canning

    Traditional Techniques Using Salt, Oil, Sugar, Alcohol, Vinegar, Drying, Cold Storage, and Lactic Fermentation : the Gardeners and Farmers of Terre Vivante

    When you want to take food preservation to the next level, consider learning how to preserve your garden harvest in new-to-you ways that don't involve a pressure cooker, deep freeze, or canning bath.
    UnknownWhite River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., 2007. — 641.4 PRESERVI
  • The Art of Fermentation

    An In-depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World

    Katz, Sandor Ellix, 1962-
    From the current expert on all things fermented, this guide will have you culturing amazing treats that will impress your taste-buds and your friends.
    UnknownWhite River Junction, Vt. : Chelsea Green Pub., c2012. — 664.024 KATZ S
  • The Gardener & the Grill

    the Bounty of the Garden Meets the Sizzle of the Grill

    Adler, Karen
    If you never thought that vegetables belong on the grill, think again. Recipes and inspiration for throwing a backyard barbecue--garden style.
    BookPhiladelphia, PA : Running Press, c2011. — 641.76 ADLER K
  • Recipes From and for the Garden

    How to Use and Enjoy Your Bountiful Harvest

    Barrett, Judy, 1945-
    A holistic look at your garden from soil to table and back again. From a seasoned gardener who shares lots of tips, tricks, and recipes to help you get the most from your garden.
    UnknownCollege Station : Texas A&M University Press, c2012. — 641.302 BARRETT