Many people grow tomatoes in their traditional or container gardens. With a good year, you may want to preserve some tomatoes to enjoy during the winter. The recommendations in this publication take into account numerous tomato varieties, including those described as meaty, solid, firm and with few seeds, and the recommendations also allow for various growing conditions. If you do not want to follow these instructions, freezing is a safe alternative

Learn about growing, storing and preserving basil, and view cooking tips and recipes using basil.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving cilantro, and view cooking tips and recipes.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving dill, and view cooking tips and recipes using dill.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving mint, and view cooking tips and recipes using mint.

Learn about growing, storing and preserving rosemary, and view cooking tips and recipes using rosemary.

Food preservation guidelines have changed through time. Test your knowledge of current food preservation recommendations by deciding if these statements are facts or myths. See the answers and explanations on the back.

Sweet spreads are foods with many textures, flavors and colors. They are thickened or jellied to varying degrees. The traditional jellies and jams are preserved primarily by sugar.

Salsa continues to grow in popularity. While most people think of salsa as a spicy tomato-based sauce, it also can be made from various fruits.

Pickling is one of the oldest known methods of food preservation. Pickled foods add a special touch to many snacks and meals.