It's time for Puttin' Up!

Don't you just love how the old timers say their going to "put up" their peaches, or tomatoes, or whatever they feel like canning. Ever since I got married over 10 years ago, I've had a secret longing to be truly domestic. The problem is, although my mom was a true Martha Stewart herself, she never showed us how to do anything, or heaven-forbid- let us near her kitchen! My sister first showed me how to can stuff about 7 years ago, and ever since, I've had the bug. Until I moved up here to Heaven, though, I never had enough space for a garden. Now that I'm here (in paradise), I've learned that gardening is trickier than I thought, and the cold mountain climate makes it difficult to grow stuff. That's why, when I am able to make something grow, I'm absolutely tickled with my resourcefulness.
I heard on the news the other night that we were expecting our first frost of the fall :(, so I went & picked a bunch of stuff all at once. I was so impressed with the lovely variety, the "fruits of my labor" if you will, that I decided to take a picture. I know, its not really much, but if you knew what a black thumb I have, you'd be impressed, too.
So, I guess now its time to get "puttin up"!
Ahhhh, I love fall!

P.S.- as you can see, my poor tomatoes didn't really have a chance to turn red. I did get some nice, juicy red ones, but the majority looked like this! Never fear, though- I found a fantastic recipe for Green tomato salsa. And its really good! And it looks like I'm going to be making lots and lots and lots of it....so if I really like you, you might get a jar or two!