Regardless of whether you had a large harvest of food from the garden this year, or simply found a lot of cucumbers on sale at the grocery store, preserving food is an excellent way to provide yourself with a little more self-sufficiency in the winter months. While canning and dehydrating are common methods of food preservation, another method to consider is fermentation! Fermented foods add a unique flavor to your meals and provide you with beneficial probiotics.
For this month’s contest, we’re giving away a fermentation starter kit including a1.3-gallon fermenting crockandthe book Fermented Vegetables.
Want to learn more about preserving food at home? Check out our articles aboutfermentation recipes,dehydrator recipes, andour guide to canning at home.
Insteading December Contest GiveawayReady to sign up? To enter, submit your email below and share this contest with your friends via Email, Facebook, or Pinterest for an extra entry.
Past Competitions:
- 2019-11:Homesteading Starter Library:Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens,The Beekeeper’s Bible,Practical Permaculture, andHomesteading: A Backyard Guide. Winner: TBA from TBA
- 2019-10:Cast Iron Cooking Set:a 5-quart cast iron dutch oven,a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, andThe Dutch Oven CookbookWinner: Jackie G. from California
- 2019-09:3-Tray Worm Composter. Winner: Nina E. from Massachusetts
- 2019-08:Sourdough Bread Making Kit:Bread Proofing Basket, aSourdough Starter Jar, aDough Scraper, aCast Iron Dutch Oven Bread Pan, andArtisan Sourdough Made Simple. Winner: Karrie L. from Florida
- 2019-07:Canning Starter Kit:Granite Ware canning set, theBall Complete Book of Home Preserving, aset of 12 Ball canning jars, andBall canning labels. Winner: Connie B. from New York
- 2019-06:5-Tray Excalibur Dehydrator. Winner: Kari P. from New York
- 2019-05:Summer Garden Maintenance Tools:a soaker hose, a4-claw weeder,pruning shears, anda hori-hori knife. Winner: Kayla from Pennsylvania
- 2019-04:Compost Tumbler. Winner: Deidre H. from Lethbridge, AB
- 2019-03:Seed Starting Kit:Heirloom seed bankandSeed growing heat mat and germination station. Winner: Amanda F. from Nevada
- 2019-02:Wild Edibles Foraging Kit:The Forager’s Harvest Handbook, aforaging basket, aforaging knife,bamboo work gloves, andpruning shears. Winner: Paula C. from North Carolina
- 2019-01:50-Gallon Rain Barrel. Winner: Daryl S. from Illinois
- 2018-12:Spring Garden Prep Kit:Backyard Homesteader Seasonal Planner, ametal raised garden bed, and ahori-hori knife. Winner: Jarib B. from Oregon.
- 2018-11:Bird Feeder Kit:Handmade Cedar Bird Feeder,16-Pound Bag of Bird Seed, and abird feeder hook pole. Winner: June G. from Pennsylvania.
- 2018-10:Backyard Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kits:Shiitake Mushroom Farm, andThe Book Mushroom Cultivation: An Illustrated Guide to Growing Your Own Mushrooms at HomeWinner: Jim C. from California.
- 2018-09:Urban Homesteading Library:The Backyard Homestead,Practical Permaculture,Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens, andThe Beekeeper’s Bible. Winner: Al W. from Minnesota and Susan A. from Victoria, BC.
- 2018-08:Gardening Weeding and Maintenance Set:Hori Hori Knife,Root Assassin Rake,Step and Twist Weeder. Winner: Kathy R. from Washington.
- 2018-07:Canning Starter Kit:Granite Ware canning kit with a blancher, aPut ‘Em Up Canning Book,12 Ball jars,reusable lids, andcanning jar labels. Winner: Nancy H. from Oregon.
- 2018-06:Summer Garden And Planter Set:Hori Hori gardening knife, aFiskars lopper, aheavy-duty soaker hose, andtwo 15-inch galvanized hanging planters.Winner: Owen from Toronto, ON
- 2018-05:Tomato Growing Kit:4 Lifetime tomato cages, an8 pack heirloom tomato seeds, aFiskars garden trowel, and thebook Growing Tomatoes. Winner: Jacob G. from Texas.
- 2018-04:Gardening With Kids Kit:Giantex raised garden bed, akids toolset,kids gardening gloves, twogardening booksfromPantry Paratus, and an8 pack of heirloom seeds. Winner: Dirk M. from California.
- 2018-03:Cooking With Cast Iron Set:Lodge cast iron dutch oven, aLodge cast iron skillet, aset of 2 pan scrapers, and the bookDutch Oven Obsession. Winner: Carol M. from North Carolina.
- 2018-02:Algren Soil Saver Compost Bin. Winner: Laura L. from Oklahoma.
- 2018-01:Spring Garden Prep Kit:Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden,Certified Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO Garden Seeds, aFiskars Big Grip Trowel, and aGorilla Cart. Winner: Sherry L. from Missouri.
- 2017-12:Fermentation Starter Kit:1.3-gallon fermenting crockand the bookFermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs.Winner: Nathan M. from North Dakota.
- 2017-11:Scratch And Peck Chick Starter Kit. Winner: Barbara M. from Arizona & Sandra K. from Arkansas.
- 2017-10:ASet Of Two Giantex Portable Cold Frames. Winner: Melissa S. from Kansas.
- 2017-09:Fall Garden Cleanup Kit: AFiskars Stand-Up Weeder, aHori Hori Knife,Pine Tree Tools Bamboo Working Glovesand aFiskars Kangaroo Gardening Bag. Winner: Barbara S. from Alabama.
- 2017-08:Dehydrator Starter Kit:A5 Tray Stackable Food Dehydratorby Excalibur, a 400 RecipeDehydrator Bible, and a3-Piece Set of Airtight Hinge-Lock Jars. Winner: Anthony G. from New York.
- 2017-07:Ball Canning’s Home Canning Starter Kit: ABall Canning Starter Kit,Dill Pickle Mix, a 4-Piece Set ofBall Sharing Mason Jars, and the500+ Precipe Guide to Preserving. Winner: Dave C. from Ohio.
- 2017-06:The Ultimate Drought Fighting Kit: A Heavy Duty MetalHose Nozzle, a 2.5-Gallon SteelWatering Can, a 50-Foot RubberGarden Hose by Craftsman, & a 50-FootSoaker Hose. Winner: Jennifer C. from Massachusetts.
- 2017-05:The Epic Tomato Growing Starter Pack: Set of 4 Heavy GageTomato Cages, Assortment of8 Heirloom Tomato Seed Varieties, & a Copy ofEpic TomatoesBook. Winner: Eileen B. from West Virginia.
- 2017-04:Crown Bee’sBeeWorks™ Cottage Kit:雪松木小屋,梅森和切叶蜜蜂的托盘,一本“如何”小册子,以及实际的蜜蜂本身。获奖者:凯蒂·J.,来自华盛顿。
- 2017-03:Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company’s 25-pack Heirloom Seed Collection& Clyde’s Garden Planner. Winner: Nicole B. from Arkansas.
- 2017-02:Two of our favorite gardening time-savers: AHori Hori Knife Gift Boxand aSteel Frame Dump Cart. Winner: Jean C. from Oregon.
- 2017-01:Two sets ofbooks on permaculture:Gaia’s GardenandThe Permaculture City. Winners: Maureen L. from Oregon & Michael S. from Washington.
- 2016-12:New Country Organics 50 lb bag of Organic Layer Chicken Feed: Supplemented with Kelp, Alfalfa, & Poultry Nutri-Balancer, formulated with additional Calcium & Flaxseed, Soy-free, 7 Certified Organic. Winner: Michael B. from Indiana.
- 2016-11:Bramble Berry’s Natural Soap Making Kit:肥皂制作工具,可重复使用的模具,精油和天然植物,碱液,泡沫和所有其他肥皂成分。获奖者:Rachel B.来自华盛顿。
- 2016-09/10:Home Canning Starter Kit: ABall Canning starter kit, a copy ofBall Jar’sComplete Book of Home Preserving, a 12-piece set ofBall Mason Jars with Lids and Bands, and a 60-piece set ofDissolvable Jar Labels. Winner: Dora M. from Michigan.
- 2016-07/08:Dehydrator Starter Kit: AHamilton Beach 32100A Food Dehydrator,The Dehydrator Biblerecipe book, and a3-piece set of Bormioli Rocco Fido Airtight Hinge-Lock Jars. Winner: Carlin S. from Washington.
- 2016-06:Urban Homesteading Starter Library:The Beekeeper’s Bible,Urban Homestead, andThe Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens. Winner: Marlene B. from Ohio.
- 2016-05:Felco Pruners,Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit, andPractical Permaculture Book. Winner: Nancy W. from Texas.
Patricia Devorsssays
Tyfor my chance to win
Tanyasays
I don’t make Home made bread that much because it never turn out well it’s to hard don’t no what I do wrong to it! Would love to learn more about making Bread or anything else I love to bake and all ways up to something new!
Wren Everettsays
当我有一个youtube频道的时候,我曾经帮助人们解决酸面团的问题(我以前有一个酸面团教程)。你的面包有什么问题吗?我能帮忙吗?
Katri Sampsonsays
Not sure if this means I’m entering giveaway but I hope so!
Tawnya Lowrancesays
Love to win this!
Joan Taylorsays
yum. sourdough bread is the best.
Barrie Templetonsays
I like sourdough, but the commercial stuff is expensive, plus I don’t /can’t know everything that is in it. If I do my own, I am in control!
April D Freemansays
I love baking bread and sourdough is amazing!
tree tiemeyersays
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i signed up for the newsletter! Hope that means i’ve entered the giveaway! i just recently got into bread baking and would love to learn to make sour dough! Thanks for the chance!
Leigha Staffenhagensays
Hi!
To enter, make sure you go to this page://www.emmstar.com/blog/this-months-giveaway/在酵母包的图片下面输入你的电子邮件。
好运!
Leigha
Calshondra Williamssays
我一直想为我和我的家人准备酸面包。我很想赢得这个超棒的赠品。感谢给我的机会和机会。
Shaaron Kirkwoodsays
Wow! I spent a lot of time just reading this page before entering the contest to win the composter. It is really interesting and I have added it to my save folder. I really enjoyed reading about hummingbirds as I have a lot of them coming to my feeder and flowers.
Leigha Staffenhagensays
That’s wonderful to hear! Glad you found us.
Leigha
Mary Byrnsays
Have been looking to start composting for some time. Fingers crossed I win this month!
Leigha Staffenhagensays
Thanks for entering! Good luck!
-Leigha
Martha Wellssays
像其他人一样,我不确定我是否已经进入了你的赠品,只是通过注册你的网站。我想要一个蚯蚓堆肥系统!!幸运的是,在德克萨斯州中部,我们不必在秋天把花园整理好。所以,你的许多春季园艺技巧仍然适用于我们,我们预计11月中旬才会有第一场霜冻。
Leigha Staffenhagensays
Hi Martha!
To enter, make sure you go to this page://www.emmstar.com/blog/this-months-giveaway/and enter your email below the image of the worm composter.
好运!
Leigha
Marysays
Thanks for the chance to win a worm composter!
Brian Mortonsays
Would love to win this garden essential!
June Dawsonsays
This wonderful prize would be great to win. I love to bake.
Gwendolyn Webersays
I would like to have cast iron as I understand it’s better for cooking and does not leach minerals.
Gwendolyn Webersays
I would love to win a cast iron set as I understand it’s healthier and it doesn’t leach minerals into the food.,
Jackie McMillansays
I would love this!!!
Stephen J Lewandowskisays
Ready to start cooking with some great cast iron cookware. Born and raised around cast iron cook’s. This cast iron cookware set would really be awesome to begin my own journey of cooking with cast iron.
Bea Alexandrasays
这个会很可爱,我喜欢深红色。
Yolanda Cartersays
This would be a wonderful win!
Gwendolyn Webersays
I tried to enter this contest a day ago, but I did not see my comment listed, so I am entering again. I’d like to use cookware which is healthier in terms of not leaching any material into the food which cooked in it.
Janella villarrealsays
I’d love to add this to my cookware collection. I love to cook and bake, so this would come in so handy. Thank you.
Brittany bristowsays
I would love some cookware like this
Bonnie Pettisays
I would love cookware like this!
Diana Martinezsays
我喜欢这个!!!!因为我喜欢烹饪,谢谢你给我这个机会!!!!
Kristina Hurdsays
I would LOVE to win. Absolutely love cast iron cookware as well. Thank you!!
Cindy Sandersays
这个炊具看起来棒极了!我喜欢做饭!谢谢你给我这个机会!
Cindy Hardensays
I sure could use this cookware set and thank you for the chance .good luck everyone ??
Paul Rowesays
我知道铸铁炊具是最好的!
Sheila Bradensays
Love this cast iron is my favorite
Jackie Horansays
This would be aweso.e my pans are so old
Judith Stoutsays
I would love to have these pans. I would cook for every one.
vonnie morgansays
my husband is the cook in our home and would love this! thanks…
Amy Scottsays
I would love to win. i love to cook !
sara marcysays
love cST IRON
Jocelyn Magudasays
would love to add to my collection !
Suesays
Would love to win this set.
CinPalsays
When I try to share, it brings up Octobers Sweeps instead of Novembers?
Leigha Staffenhagensays
Hi!
谢谢你告诉我们。现在应该可以看到11月的比赛了。
Leigha
Alesandrasays
There is nowhere to enter my email to win a contest
Leigha Staffenhagensays
Hi Alesandra!
When you’re on the contest page click the email box where it says “Sign up for our Newsletter” and a dropdown will appear to allow you to add an email.
Let me know if you’re still having issues!
Leigha