The Preserving Garden by Jo Turner

The Preserving Garden: Grow, Harvest, and Preserve Year-Round

Discover how to turn your garden into a year-round pantry with The Preserving Garden, a beautifully illustrated guide to growing and preserving your own food. Whether you’re planting a veggie patch, starting fruit trees, or making the most of small spaces, this book will help you get started, grow with confidence, and make your harvest last.

With 43 plant profiles and easy-to-follow growing tips, you’ll learn everything from crop rotation and composting to fruit tree care and soil health—ensuring regular, abundant harvests. Once your garden is thriving, explore recipes and techniques for preserving your produce. From chutneys, jams, and marmalades to drying, fermenting, and bottling, this book offers practical, scalable methods to stock your shelves with delicious, homemade goodness.

Growing and preserving your own food is more than a skill; it’s an investment in your food future. Reduce food miles, cut waste, and take control of what’s on your plate—one harvest at a time. A perfect guide for gardeners, food lovers, and anyone looking to embrace a simpler, more sustainable way of life.