Q: I write for clarification about eradicating bindweed. Your response was to use half-strength Round-Up in a floral pick, then “Cut the weed stem and place the ends into the pick.”
I have English Ivy growing up Douglas firs here in Seattle. If I cut the vine at some point along its growth upward, do I put the end connected still to the roots into the floral pick as well as the upward end of the vine clinging to the tree?
Will this work for English Ivy which is not bindweed but equally pernicious? Is there a better technique for Ivy on trees?
Many of these invasive vines will root along the entire length of their stems, making them even more obnoxious. If you place both cut ends into floral picks containing Round Up, the entire vine will die. This should also work for English Ivy.
Vines can girdle (strangle) a tree over time, so removing them is always a good idea.
Vines or Bindweed can be a pest to properties. (Getty Images)Q: Some of my tomatoes are showing signs of blight. Are they safe to use for canning?
Blight is a fungal disease that causes lesions to appear on both the tomato plants and fruit. If the plant is just starting to show signs and the lesions are only on the leaves, the fruit should be harvested promptly before they show signs of disease. If tomatoes have lesions or brown rotted spots, do not use them for canning since the disease will raise the pH (lowers acidity) of the fruit. Lower acidity provides a more hospitable environment for bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Q: I want to can tomato sauce using tomatoes from my garden, but they are not producing enough at a time. I’ve been saving and freezing them until I have enough to make a whole recipe. Is this safe?
Freezing tomatoes for later use is safe, if done correctly. Wash them in clean water, let dry, and place in a clean zip-lock bag. When thawing, be sure to save all released liquid to maintain acidity. Previously frozen tomatoes can be used for juice, soup, or sauce. Since freezing changes the texture, I would not recommend using for salsa. This works only for tomatoes that have ripened on the vine. Tomatoes that have been frozen while still on the vine are not suitable for canning. As always, only use a safe, tested recipe from a reliable source when canning.
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San Bernardino County
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