These books and websites are great resources for anyone interested in canning and preserving, whether you've never canned before or you put up a harvest every year.
Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
Ball - the company that makes the jars - dishes out advice and recipes galore in this excellent guide to home preserving. Ball's website is also full of basic canning information and easy recipes.
National Center for Home Food Preservation
If you have a question about canning or otherwise preserving food, the National Center for Home Food Preservation has the answer, including clear and comprehensive altitude guides.
Food In Jars
Food In Jars is an entertaining and informative blog about, yes, putting food in jars.





