Blog posts
May 10, 2025
Understanding Aphids: Nature's Tiny Garden Pests
This year, gardeners have been battling a surge in aphid populations, those tiny sap-sucking insects that can wreak havoc on plants. Known for leaving behind sticky honeydew, aphids can lead...

From Yard to Pint Glass: Mastering the Art of Growing Hops at Home | Training
Welcome to our Series of Growing Backyard Hops. If you missed part 1 and 2 of the series: Plants or Rhizomes, you can find it here and Planting here. In...

From Yard to Pint Glass: Mastering the Art of Growing Hops at Home | Planting
Hops are a very satisfying plant to grow. They are a vigorous perennial plant, that once established, grow like crazy year after year. Today we are going to talk about:...

From Yard to Pint Glass: Mastering the Art of Growing Hops at Home | Rhizomes or Plants
Let’s start by narrowing things down to our climate. Hops have a long growing season – 120 frost free days. If you take a look at our frost free dates...

Suds and Suds: Cheers to Beer-infused Soap!
Today, we're raising a toast to a unique and unexpected ingredient in the world of soap-making – beer! Your favorite beverage isn't just for sipping anymore. It's time to dive...

Hops: The Secret Super Ingredient for Skin-loving Soap
Let's talk about the benefits of hops for your skin. These tiny green gems are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that work wonders for your complexion. From soothing inflammation...

The Magic of Cold Process Soap: Crafting Pure, Simple Goodness
We're diving into the wonderful world of cold process soap – a time-honored method that's been delivering pure, simple goodness for centuries. Buckle up as we take a journey through...