How to Make Dill Pickles from Scratch

It's easy to make dill pickles -- and it's fun too.

The dill in my garden is up to my knees and ready to harvest. Actually, I'm lucky it hasn't bolted. It's in dappled light by a ruined wooden post in the garden, so it's happy to list sideways in the breeze, leaning into the shade in a filigree of delicate leaves.

I use dill every year to make salads and pickles. It's also wonderful on