I don't know if it would do anything to stimulate root growth, but since honey has antibacterial and antifungal properties, it probably does help to keep the cutting from rotting before it can sprout roots.
All I do is poke the cuttings into potting mix in 4-inch square pots, water completely, then put the whole tray of pots into a big clear plastic tub and place the lid on loosely. Put it in the shade where it can't get any direct sunlight (it's basically a mini greenhouse, so it'll get really hot inside if the sun hits it). Check it for moisture levels frequently to make sure it doesn't dry out, and they will probably be rooted in a month or so.
Rooting hormone helps, but isn't strictly necessary for elderberry.
Unless you're in a real hurry to replicate the plants, you'll probably have better luck if you wait until it's a little cooler, but you can still root them in summer.
The episode where he discovers "Baba O'Reilly" is just so dang good. It's rare to see a character who is good and innocent not just presented as such, and not just as the butt of a bunch of mean-spirited jokes.
I should note, this recipe requires 5% vinegar (white or apple cider) if you're going to put them up. Some vinegar out there is now 4%, thanks to "shrinkflation". If you use that weaker stuff, you can still put them up in the fridge, but they won't be shelf stable and safe to store at room temperature.
Pickled peppers are one of the easiest things to can, and they are such a great addition to the pantry. These are Mariachi peppers, one of my favorites. Good mild heat, great flavor, and very productive plants. Highly recommended.
The brine I use is dead simple, and works for any kind of peppers:
1¼ cup water
1¼ cup vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
That's generally enough brine for two pints of pepper rings; multiply as needed. Just cut the peppers into rings, place in jars with a clove of garlic in each, pour boiling brine over the peppers and put on the lids with 1/2 inch headspace. If you want to eat them soon, keep the jars in the fridge. If you want to put them up shelf-stable, process them in a boiling water bath for ten minutes.
#canning #preserving #prepping #homesteading #garden #foodstr
I'll bet Kamala Harris is walking around the White House dropping copies of the 25th Amendment like she's throwing candy in a parade. Nobody's taking the bait...
The trick with onions is getting them in the ground as early as you can in your season, and choosing the right day-length varieties for your location. Onions start to bulb when the number of hours of daylight reaches a certain point (the actual number is determined by the genetics of the variety), so getting them in the ground and growing as far as possible before the days get that long is key to getting nice big onions.
My guess is it's residue from the anti-abrasion coating they spray on glass bottles and jars when they're manufactured to keep them from getting scratched in handling. I don't know if Ball uses that process, but lots of glass container manufacturers do. It should wash off with soap and water, and it's a good reminder to always wash new jars well before using them.
I always make sure to revoke network permission for keyboard apps, but having one that doesn't even try to spy on you in the first place is a much better solution. I'll check it out!
Looks like a water beetle larvae to me.
This is my new favorite band (for now). If you like Southern style rock, like Drive-By Truckers or Lynyrd Skynyrd, you owe it to yourself to get Whiskey Myers into your life.
If you walked into a tar-paper shack bar in the middle of the desert and saw that the bartender was a rattlesnake with an eyepatch, odds are the jukebox would contain only Whiskey Myers music.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0aJHieJ3vcM
#rocknroll #music #grownostr #southernrock
This crape myrtle tree has been putting on a heck of a show this year. All of the crape myrtles around here have been impressive this spring, but this one drops those delicate white flower petals like snow into our backyard. Beautiful!
#garden #flowers #bloomscrolling #bloomstr #grownostr
I've never seen the movie, but the book is great. Another excellent one with similar themes is "Alas, Babylon", though that one is not quite so dark.
Wrangler's "Riggs" line of cargo pants are my go-to. I used to wear the Duluth firehose pants, but I grew to hate the pockets on those. The Riggs pants hold up to abuse nearly as well, and I find them more comfortable and better designed. The front of the legs is actually two layers of fabric, so if you wear through the outer layer of the knees, they're still usable, albeit no longer suitable for formal affairs, coronations, royal weddings, and such.
I gotta be honest, that actually looks like a lot of fun.
This guy's videos should give you a quick primer on each step of the process.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_Aetb7e8ejx5_9L20uaPUbwDJHCNmEsN
I haven't seen canning done with a sous vide circulator before. How long do you process those for, and at what temperature?