Just found a patch of wild cranberries and want to experiment with a 1 gallon batch. Below is the dry recipe I always use, and I've heard due to cranberries benzoic acid i should only use them in 2nd rack.
Can I use this recipe with mashed bagged cranberries in 2nd? Possibly add lime zest?
https://homebrewersassociation.org/homebrew-recipe/tradition-dry-varietal-mead/
I have a Cortland tree planted 6 years ago, and a macoun planted 2 years ago. I know i made a mistake getting them both because they aren't great pollinators, but im not sure if thats the problem here. This spring we pruned them, gave them compost, and they both had a ton of blossoms that turned to fruit, but in June probably 80% of the fruits dropped off. Whats left looks healthy, but is there anything I should do to gain higher fruit retention?
I found some oak cubes that have been sitting in bourbon for 10 years. I was thinking of making a Gold Rush inspired batch with a dry recipe, the cubes, and lemon zest and juice. How and when do I add the cubes?
Ive seen people prefer T or V trellises, but I dont have much room to work with, so im hoping I can just do one vertical cattle panel trellis 6' high. Is there any reason this wouldn't be effective or healthy for raspberries?
I loved these flip flops for years, and Teva seems to have discontinued the style. Im trying to find something just like them, but im not having much luck. I'd like something with the quality of teva, the high heel low front, and preferably straps like the ones in the photo, but maybe with different color options.
I would like to avoid dealing with planters, so ive seen some people have success planting hardy fig varieties in ground in my zone. Ive read that ill need to prune the stems back to the ground and cover in mulch for the winter. Concerning the spaces i have to plant in, how tall does the regrowth get each season? Are there any vegetables, berries, or fruit trees i should avoid planting a fig near?