If pickling cat tails ensure you peel down to the soft inner part BEFORE canning. The outer part does not soften when processing. Was like chewing in hard corn husk. Once peeled to center it was rather enjoyable. I water bath canned for 10 minutes. One jar didn't seal and after realizing how tough they were I pressure canned the jar for 2 minutes and it wasn't any softer. #pickling #wildedible #canning #fail

I never realized the fun in collecting mint plants. Recently acquired a bunch of different types that I have transplanted into my perennial garden. Sweet mint, citrus mint, licorice mint, raspberry bee balm, lemon balm, and cat nip. I have put the really aggressive ones in bottomless buckets that are submerged to try and contain them. The yard tea is going to be way more flavorful now! #mint #perennial #garden #grownostr