Answered Questions

  • Can anyone answer a question about canning? #864767

    Asked April 16, 2024, 3:11 PM EDT

    Yesterday morning I canned 7 quarts of chicken soup. After it cooled, I noticed that four of the jars were still “bubbling”. Not like it was still boiling. But an occasional bubble would break the surface (I have a short video but apparently I can’t upload it on this form). The lids all seem to be properly sealed. I asked on the Alaska Harvesters Facebook page and people recommended I contact you folks. What would cause the content to bubble when it was cool to the touch? And are these jars still safe to eat? Thank you.

    Anchorage County Alaska

    Good native flowers for a hanging basket? #864765

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:56 PM EDT

    I am trying to plant a hanging flower basket (limited space, no actual yard to do a prairie garden) and I'm having trouble finding native flowers that will work in this specific situation. Do you have any suggestions? I can order seeds online but the only place I can buy live flower seedlings is Menards, which is why I'm hesitant to trust that the flowers available would actually be native even if labelled as such.

    Rice County Minnesota

    follow up #864764

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:49 PM EDT

    following up on a question i asked last week about water needed for mature blue spruces

    Deschutes County Oregon

    What is this plant #864762

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:45 PM EDT

    What is this plant? PIctures taken last month.

    Livingston County Michigan

    Identify pest #864756

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:33 PM EDT

    Hello, I am hoping to identify these pests. They appear late summer and into fall and have been getting worse the last 2 years. Besides eating the leaves on some of our Dogwood bushes they literally are eating our house. In a matter of minutes they can bore into a 2x4 deck railing or 6x6 post, they also eat the siding and trim boards. They come out of the lawn next to the porch and the rock areas next to the house. I killed hundreds last year with dish soap and water in a pump sprayer but they just keep coming during the day. They are about 3/4" to 1" long when fully grown. Any help to eliminate them is greatly appreciated so I don't have to replace any more siding or trim boards, thank you.

    Mark

    Elbert County Colorado

    weed eradication near vineyard #864754

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:27 PM EDT

    I am now on property with a gravel driveway that runs approx 5 feet from a vineyard (mine). The weeds growing through the gravel have not been maintained this past year and are overrunning the area. Is there a spray I can use that will not harm the vines? Thank you.

    Yamhill County Oregon

    Bug I.D. #864752

    Asked April 16, 2024, 2:14 PM EDT

    This small black insect is found outdoors and indoors. It flies and is questionable to bite. Picture is of bug with a regular size paperclip.

    Wyandot County Ohio

    Clothing moths #864749

    Asked April 16, 2024, 1:50 PM EDT

    I am having trouble with moths in two closets. I've tried hanging pheromone sticky tents, cedar cubes and hanging cedar hooks. Can you please help? Will I be emailed if this is answered or do I keep checking in the Ask Extension area?

    Kent County Michigan

    Formerly healthy jasmine in SE PDX is now sick #864748

    Asked April 16, 2024, 1:42 PM EDT

    Hello there, Please see attached photos for examples of discoloration and disease a jasmine vine against my back fence. It was planted ~4 yrs ago, in SE PDX, where it gets a good amount of sun in summer. It has done very well until this year, when it developed spots on many of the leaves. A similar vine further down the fence died completely over the winter. If you can provide any insights into what this is and how I should treat it, I would be very grateful. There is a kiwi next to it that does not appear to be affected. The dogwood in front of it also seems ok. Thank you! Best regards, V

    Multnomah County Oregon

    tree seedling, grass, and wildflower source suggestion for 9,700 ft elevation in Park county #864747

    Asked April 16, 2024, 1:41 PM EDT

    Hello. after a home build this year I'd like to get some vegetation going in the forms of trees, grass and wildflowers. can you suggest which trees would do well up there and a source or two for bulk grass and wildflower seed.

    Park County Colorado

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