Dust, Dreams, and Deep Roots

My grandparents always grew Kentucky Wonder green beans in the summer. I asked my Grandma one spring, if I grew the same beans, would she teach me how to can them. Of course, she agreed, so I planted lots of Kentucky Wonder green beans. At harvest time, we made a date and spent a day canning beans. She walked me through every step. She also told me of a few times the pressure built up and the pot lid would pop off, and beans would be everywhere, even on the ceiling. I had heard these stories, and I became a bit worried, but she assured me it would not happen. I still was not convinced and kept my eye on the pot. We ended up canning thirty jars that day, and I have that wonderful memory of standing at my Grandma’s stove with her. Copyright © 2025 by Jacqueline Threet Henderson, Jacqueline's Jaunts. All rights reserved.