Thank you!

Yes! That’s what I mean by “astringent”. Might not be the right term but they feel like they suck all the moisture from your mouth.

That’s helpful! Thank you. I have a plant identifier app that says it’s autumn olive, but I planted what I thought was a goumi there so I was hopeful that the app was wrong!

Sure!

For canning pickled sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes) with a preference for white vinegar and a similarity to pickled cucumber recipes, you can adapt a basic pickling recipe to suit your taste. Here’s a recipe that should work well for you:

Pickled Sunchokes Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes), scrubbed and sliced or left whole if small
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons pickling salt (or kosher salt)
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
• 2 teaspoons dill seeds or 4 dill sprigs
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)

Equipment:

• 4 pint-sized canning jars with lids and bands
• Large pot for boiling water
• Canning funnel (optional)
• Canning tongs

Instructions:

1.  Prepare Jars: Sterilize the canning jars and lids according to the manufacturer’s instructions or by boiling them in a large pot of water for 10 minutes. Keep them hot until ready to use.
2.  Prepare Sunchokes: Scrub the sunchokes thoroughly. You can either slice them or leave them whole if they are small enough. Set aside.
3.  Make Brine: In a large saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, and pickling salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the salt dissolves completely.
4.  Flavor the Jars: Divide the garlic, dill seeds (or sprigs), mustard seeds, black peppercorns, and red pepper flakes (if using) among the prepared jars.
5.  Pack Sunchokes: Pack the sunchokes tightly into the jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
6.  Add Brine: Pour the hot vinegar brine over the sunchokes, maintaining the 1/2 inch headspace. Use a knife or a small spatula to remove any air bubbles by gently stirring the contents.
7.  Seal Jars: Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to remove any residue. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the bands until fingertip tight.
8.  Process Jars: Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust the processing time according to your altitude if necessary.
9.  Cool and Store: Remove the jars from the water and let them cool on a towel or a cooling rack without touching each other. Check the seals after 24 hours; the lids should not flex when pressed. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 1-2 weeks before opening to let the flavors develop. Refrigerate after opening.

This recipe will give you a tangy and crisp pickled sunchoke, similar to pickled cucumbers but with the unique flavor of sunchokes. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, and feel free to add other spices or herbs you enjoy.

If you pickle them the gas and bloating goes away! I just made a batch and they’re delicious.

I think what happened is one of these snuck into my packet of dragon tongue beans and I planted it by accident. Can't think of any other reason!

It's a 3 year old Ruth Stout bed on top of what was once open pasture. The only thing I can think is that one of those beans got mixed in with my dragon tongue beans and I planted it by mistake.

Thanks! Now I suppose the real question is how they got planted in my garden without me realizing it...

Yeah, planted one and the tallest vine I've ever seen started growing. Looks strong enough to climb.

Haha we’re a pretty specific subset of the population. “There are dozens of us!”

Does BT work on hornworms? What would happen if I sprayed but then left the worm for the wasps to eat? Or do you think this worm is a goner already?

Oh good to know! I didn't realize it was after my tomato leaves. I assumed it was just looking for a place to cocoon or something. That's my favorite thing about this subreddit. I always learn so much stuff and it is *usually* conveyed in a non-judgmental way!

Yes! Xbox Series X. First time I’ve ever seen it though

I’m on console so I honestly don’t know if cheating is possible like that. Maybe? I have no idea how that works.

For what it’s worth, I ended up solo necro-ing, getting a couple of kills and extracting with the bounty, so I felt satisfied with the round nonetheless!

I met my wife volunteering at a food pantry. It was great because we were both focused on helping others and just found a friendship (and attraction) growing without the pressure of dating right out of the gate.

Thank you! I took it with my iPhone 13 Pro, if you can believe it.

That makes sense! I always see eastern swallowtail caterpillars on my property. Love their little orange warning horns when they feel threatened.

I would highly doubt it! The raised bed is right next to my house. Then again, maybe there’s a giant sinkhole about to open up?

Yeah, I’m probably not the right person to ask. I don’t use it heavily. Mainly just to investigate things like this. I used it to see what was living in a big dirt pile on my property (groundhog) and what was eating my strawberries (squirrel).