Category: Gardening

  • Catch up

    On the road to recovery after my trip and subsequent sickness here I stand with a much needed update. Mini Tiny Brew Tour in Idaho Falls, ID.I arrived at the Idaho Brewing and was able to pick up some nice pint glasses as well as managed to slip in at least a tasting of a…

  • So my second attempt at growing Hops this season has been going much better with a healthier Rhizome. My Centennial Hop’s are taking off! Pardon the finger!!! I have reduced my watering down to maybe 2-3 times a week depending on the heat. Southern California seems to be decent for hop growing, but as per…

  • Rhizome v2

    After the unusual rainfall we got and the demise of my Magnum Hop rhizome to mushrooms, I have started fresh with some Centenial Hops. Sure enough way stronger than my old rhizome and i have 3 little shoots sprouting. HOORAY!

  • So, as a man who does not get along with things that grow I find this hop growing to be thoroughly frustrating. I have confirmed a small shoot coming from the rhizome this weekend but the whole process of getting the little guy to start growing was long and honestly I had given up on…

  • Quick Update

    Thus far the year has been slow going, but i hope to pick up speed soon. I just acquired a hop rhizome from my brew club. I will be cultivating some Magunm in the next few months. Hopefully I can document the process and journey! More to come soon!