The most-read Bushel Basket guides
Whether you’re new to canning or looking to expand what you grow, the guides below are where most members start. They’re written for real gardeners — not for people who’ve never held a trowel or a canning jar.
Seasonal what to do now
The Bushel Basket follows the gardening calendar. Right now, depending on your zone, you’re thinking about seed starting, getting beds ready, or planning what to grow this season. Use the community to ask what’s working for members in your region — someone a zone or two ahead of you always knows what’s coming.
The most useful habit a vegetable gardener can build is keeping a simple garden journal — what you planted, when, what worked, and what didn’t. After three seasons you’ll have more useful information than any book can give you about your specific garden.


