We've processed the green tomatoes!
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/af31176f-4d6c-4c4f-aa2a-dbc24f74a374.jpeg] We made 11 jars of pickled green tomatoes and 21 jars of salsa. Jars are Pint sized (≈.5 L). Unpictured is the 4 gallons (≈16L) of blanched and frozen red tomatoes that we’ll eventually turn into sauce. This took a while. Every window in the house was fogged.
Here's a cool thing the state of ohio of all places is doing.
For the 250th anniversery of America (honestly, vomit) the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is reconstructing the maps and transcribing surveyor notes from the 1800s to create an interactive map of Ohio’s presettlememt habitats. I’ll be sure to post an update once the map is out.
Pawpaw pollinators
My pawpaws saplings I planted last fall are still alive! They have started budding leaves. I know I’m a few years away from fruit production but I am curious if anyone has found good ways to attract pollinators outside of rotting meat. Not sure the city would be very excited about that prospect. I am considering making a native carion flower plant garden near the trees to make area more attractive to pollinators prior to the pawpaws flowering. Was wondering it anyone else had tried that idea. I’ve found 3 somewhat promising options in my area of Ohio. These seem to be an especially symbiotic options https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillium_sessile [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillium_sessile] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillium_erectum [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trillium_erectum] And this could be grown if you have a bog garden https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplocarpus_foetidus [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symplocarpus_foetidus]
Inspired by a real story
Was watching the Muppet Christmas Carol and was inspired
I wonder how many minutes the UHC Ceo had this year
