Canning/Bottling Supplies (Australian stockists)

[Trillian]

I haven't done any in ages! Just haven't had the abundance of fruit and vege like we've had in the past. But looking at the way the apricot tree has fruited we are going to have loads of apricots this year. And broad beans - going to have tonnes of broad beans too.

[Rouge]

How would you can the beans?

[Trillian]

I'll freeze them so I can use them like store-bought frozen vege. they are just blanched and then frozen. So not canning as such, but just preserving.

[Rouge]

Ooooo nice. I really want raised beds and chooks. And more fruit trees. And everything. Bah.

[Trillian]

yeah we did a whole new vege patch this year with raised beds and watering system.

[Astrid]

Check out op shops for bottles. Also volunteering around old ladies is a good way to score unused bottles as well Have you thought about joining your local CWA?

Just a tip with bottling, get a friend or 3 around, plus small children to harvest. Best way to get a lot of bottling done in one session.

Rouge - I will be calling on you at harvest time

[Rouge]

Rouge - I will be calling on you at harvest time

Sounds good