Explore water bath canning and freezing home preservation methods with this interesting and informative project. (Pressure canning is not included.) Learn how pH determines which canning method to use, become familiar with canning equipment, learn when fruits and vegetables are in season, and preserve produce using the freezing method. The last activity is an easy, step-by-step guide to water bath canning your own applesauce! Members must have access to a current, reliable home food preservation guidebook.

This easy gardening project helps you create a beautiful flower garden no matter where you live. Learn how to select and care for annuals that match your space. Create a garden in the ground or in containers.

Beginning-level youth of any age can learn to grow edible plants. Add edibles to the current landscape, swap existing plants for edible plants, create a new garden, or do all three! The activities guide you as you complete a site evaluation, plan which edible plants to use, plant and nurture them, and then enjoy the fruits and vegetables as they ripen.

Find vegetables you like to eat and can grow with activities that take you from planning and designing to growing and harvesting. Whether you grow your own in a garden or in containers, you can end the season with delicious and nutritious food for your family’s table.

Take your garden to the next level with easy-to-implement intensive gardening methods that use available space and the entire gardening season. Having a garden is special. Being able to save and share its bounty is good too! Completing the Grow Your Own Vegetables project first is highly recommended.