City Hosts Free Canning and Preservation Class

On Monday, October 16, starting at 10 a.m., the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Clemson Cooperative Extension will host a canning and food preservation workshop at Earlewood Park Community Center, located at 1113 Parkside Drive, in Columbia. Open to both beginners and experienced gardeners, participants will learn great tips and techniques on canning and ways to stretch one’s stored harvest. The research-based workshop is part of a community gardening program series designed to give attendees the tools needed to start and maintain a healthy and fruitful garden.

For more information, call 803-545-3100.