Step 5 - Mix the vinegar with the pickling mix and bring to a near boil. OK, you can make your own pickling mix from spices, salt, dill, etc.; but it is MUCH more time-consuming, complicated, and prone to problems. This method produces pickles which are just as crisp - as long as you pick very firm cucumbers. The keys are:
Eastern RedbudCercis canadensis. Known as the harbinger of spring, the eastern redbudâs delicate blossoms and buds are one of the seasonâs most dramatic displays. But this treeâs beauty doesnât end with its flowery show. Unique and irregular branching patterns combine with a trunk that commonly divides close to the ground to create a very handsome, spreading and often flat-topped crown. Even in winter, covered with snow, the eastern redbud is stunning.
Not necessarily one of the best trees to plant in Colorado, but I love redbuds. So many to choose from, and all so beautiful. Youâve got âForest Pansyâ, âHearts of Goldâ, âSilver Cloudâ, âLavender Twistâ, âRuby Fallsâ, and âMerlotâ to name a few. âHearts of Goldâ and âMerlotâ are both especially nice.