"A veritable Tardis of tips on how to preserve the harvest glut. A perfect present." 'Every serious organic gardener should have a copy' Organic Gardening. 'Very practical - a great gift for any gardener' Centre for Alternative Technology.

"Piers Warren grows all manner of fruit and vegetables in his garden and greenhouse. As well as being an author of several books and many magazine articles, he also teaches wildlife film-making. He is very experienced in running a smallholding and is keen to promote organic principles, sustainability and green thinking. He lives near Norwich.

Introduction. The Methods: General guidelines; Basic storage; Clamping; Freezing; Drying; Vacuum-packing; Salting; Bottling; Pickles and chutneys; Relishes, ketchups and sauces; Jams and jellies; Fruit butters and cheeses; Fermenting. The Produce: Apples; Artichokes (Globe); Artichokes (Jerusalem); Asparagus; Aubergines; Beans - Broad; Beans - French; Beans - Runner; Beetroot; Blackberries; Black currants, Red and White Currants, Jostaberries and Chokeberries; Broccoli and Calabrese; Brussels Sprouts; Cabbages; Carrots; Cauliflowers; Celeriac; Celery; Chard; Cherries; Chicory; Cucumbers; Endive; Fennel; Figs; Garlic; Gooseberries; Grapes; Herbs; Horseradish; Kale; Kohlrabi; Leeks; Lettuces; Medlars; Melons; Mulberries; Mushrooms; Nuts; Okra; Onions; Parsnips; Peaches, Apricots and Nectarines; Pears; Peas; Peppers (Capsicum and Chilli); Plums, Damsons and Greengages; Potatoes; Quinces; Radishes; Raspberries, Loganberries, Tayberries and Boysenberries; Rhubarb; Salsify and Scorzonera; Spinach; Squashes - Summer; Squashes - Winter; Strawberries; Swedes; Sweetcorn (Maize); Tomatoes; Turnips. Index.