Home canning is not only a fun way to pass the time, but it can also give people a great way of storing up produce and ingredients. As spring approaches, there is no better opportunity to don an apron and preserve the best of what the season has to offer.

One of the first things people will need to start home canning is a set of preserving bottles. These come in a range of shapes and sizes, including the two-litre glass Palermo Bottle. This item of cookware is priced at £6.99 per unit from Head Cook and Bottlewasher and is sure to be a welcome addition to any home kitchen.

Another option for those interested in home canning is the 250ml Roma Bottle, also available from Head Cook and Bottlewasher at a cost of £2.95. There are also some bulk-buy offers, whereby 12 bottles can be purchased for £2.90 each, saving the customer two per cent. Meanwhile, 24 preserving bottles can be bought for £2.71 each.