It is time to follow the lead of the animals and start storing for the winter.  Here in Montana, the fall harvest has begun.  I have a few tips to get you started and save you money this the winter.

• Head to your local farmers market and stock up on onion, potatoes, winter squash, carrots and garlic.
• Can your peaches and pears for use in the cold winter months.  Canning is not hard. Find someone in your community who has done it before and have a canning party.
• Instead of making a small batch of salsa, make a ton, can it as well
• Hit your local apple farms and pick a few boxes and store in a cool dry place or make applesauce. You can freeze or can it.
• Shred up zucchini and freeze in 2 cup serving sizes for zucchini bread, or other tasty treats this winter

Please do not be intimidated by canning. Here is a list of resources I found online to help you from start to finish:

https://www.pickyourown.org/allaboutcanning.htm

https://gardening.about.com/od/preservingtheharvest/a/Preserving.htm