Harvest Time How-To Reads
Fall is in the air, bringing a bounty of flavours, colours, and activities to enjoy. Whether you’re curious about preserving fresh produce, trying your hand at seed saving, or exploring seasonal recipes, these books will help you make the most of autumn harvest time.
Our Picks of the Crop
Fall into the harvest spirit! Browse and borrow our collections that bring together food, gardening, and creative seasonal living.
Preserving the Harvest
Practical guides that cover everything from preserving fruits and vegetables to long-term storage tips and creative recipes using preserved foods—whether you're canning and pickling, freezing and dehydrating, or fermenting.
More from our News archive: Learn to Preserve the Harvest
Gardening & Seed Saving
From beginner-friendly seed-saving guides and inspiring success stories to resources for planning a garden with native plants and edible herbs, creating a pollinator-friendly yard, improving soil health and preparing your garden for winter, you’ll find plenty of practical tips. And for the adventurous suburbanite, we have resources on homesteading and sustainable living!
More from our News archive: It's Harvest Time!
Cooking & Seasonal Living
Celebrate autumn’s bounty with hearty soups, stews, and one-pot (or pan) meals, and sweet treats—especially local fruit pies!— that make the most of fall flavours and farmers market produce. It's also the perfect season for foraging mushrooms and experimenting with natural plant dyeing.
More from our News archive: Best Comfort Cookbooks
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