Tommy Tainant
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![www.theguardian.com](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/4071bb67a47b390a5f0d5da3e7cdde99388fc601/205_351_5811_3487/master/5811.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctYWdlLTIwMjAucG5n&enable=upscale&s=430e27de57ac257105a9f2af7e038bc0)
Trouble in store as Covid canning craze leads to empty shelves and price gouging
Americans turning to gardening during Covid crisis find themselves in a pickle when it comes to finding the right jars, seals and lids
That must be hugely frustrating. Round here we give away most of the surplus so we dont do so much preserving. I will make mint jelly though. My own tastes better than bought in.
Growing your own is addictive and this must count as an unexpected bonus from an awful year.