Last year Melissa K. Norris was on the show to teach us how to start a garden and get our plants to grow successfully. Now 1 year later, we should be proficient at growing food, and now it's time to learn how to preserve food to last all year long!There are many different preservation methods that can be used with food. We will cover what those methods are, and dive deeper into a select few that are more common for people to try.What To Expect From This Episode

How to keep your homestead alive in extreme temperatures

Common preservation methods and how to succeed in keeping the foods from spoiling

Canning resources and how to avoid botulismWays to get started with your own mini homestead

Shownotes* [0:00] Welcome to the Summit For Wellness Podcast* [3:15] Has Melissa K. Norris had any new food revolutions since the last time on the show* [7:15] With all the people gardening last year, it brought about a sense of community because people were sharing their extra food* [9:15] What did Melissa do to protect her homestead in the 110+ degree weather we had* [14:00] When it is that hot, the early mornings and very late evenings are the only time when you can get into the garden* [16:45] What are different ways to preserve food for long term* [23:00] Are there ways to leave potatoes in the ground and let them sprout on their own* [25:00] What are the correct ways to can and how do you avoid getting sick* [27:30] Canning needs to have a specific pH level to prevent botulism* [32:45] What are the signs of botulism and what should you be watching out for* [35:30] How do you know if the canning recipe online is safe and are there classes (like Melissa's free canning class) that helps you to avoid botulism* [39:45] How do you get started with fermenting food* [45:00] What is the weirdest thing Melissa has fermented* [46:30] Has Melissa played with curing meats* [48:15] If you want to use root cellar techniques, what temperatures does the area need to be* [54:15] Final thoughts from Melissa on preserving food

Resources From This EpisodeSome of these resources may contain affiliate links, which provides a small commission to me (at no extra expense to you).* Order your 2021 Raw Honey from our bees before it sells out- Learn More* Listen to Episode 114 with Melissa* Join Melissa's Canning Class- Learn More* Join Melissa's Organic Gardening Workshop- Learn More* The Family Garden Plant Book- Get on Amazon* Get Melissa's Free Plan to Grow Food For a Year- Learn More

Transcript For Episode (Transcripts aren't even close to 100% Accurate)

Bryan Carroll: [00:00:14] If you have a garden and at this point in the season, you're probably starting to harvest some of the goodies that you've been growing.