How to Freeze Garlic Cloves and Garlic Scapes

Freezer Produce - October 25, 2026

Whether you grew a bumper crop of garlic, harvested curly spring scapes, or bought a large bag of peeled cloves, preserving garlic keeps aromatic…

Why You Should Never Freeze Lettuce, Cucumbers, and Radishes

Freezer Produce - October 25, 2026

When salad greens begin to wilt or you have leftover cucumbers and radishes from a garden harvest, freezing them might seem like a way…

How Do You Freeze Zucchini and Summer Squash Without Them Getting Mushy?

Freezer Produce - October 25, 2026

When summer gardens produce zucchini and yellow crookneck squash faster than you can harvest them, freezing seems like an easy solution. However, anyone who…

How to Freeze Fresh Asparagus and Green Beans

Freezer Produce - October 25, 2026

Spring asparagus and summer green beans are crisp and tender when fresh, but their quality drops quickly in the crisper drawer. Asparagus tips turn…

Should You Sauté or Steam Mushrooms Before Freezing?

Freezer Produce - October 25, 2026

Finding an abundance of button, cremini, or wild chanterelle mushrooms is exciting, but fresh fungi deteriorate quickly, turning slimy in the refrigerator within a…