A food dehydrator is a fantastic way to make use of the garden's bounty. You can easily transform fresh fruits and vegetables into a healthy, easy to eat snack on the go, or a delicious addition to meals at home.
The food doesn't spoil, because dehydration removes the water which bacteria need to survive.
Here is a very inexpensive home made one using a cardboard box and a storm window.
There are several ingenious ideas out, as to there to make use of this ancient method of natural food preservation. Find one that works for your needs -- and start using heat and the sun to extend the life of your fruits and veggies!