Time to put down preserves and convert surplus to stores

Kitty Scully tackles the perennial autumn problem: what to do with all the food you’ve grown this year?

As this tumultuous growing season gradually draws to a close, it is only natural that you might become obsessed with preserving the fruits of your labour.

To climb one step higher on the self-sufficiency ladder, the skill of converting surplus into stores for leaner months is essential.