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Bucket Gardening!

November 27, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Chris Amaya- Hydroponic systems come in all shapes and sizes, but the few things they have in common tend to be the most important. Deep water culture in 3-5 gallon buckets generally proves to be the most exciting method for new hydroponic gardeners because it is easy to maintain and easy on the wallet. This will be a quick and easy rundown of how you can get started growing inside today! Before I talk equipment, it is important to think about location of your set up. First, you’ll … [Read more...] about Bucket Gardening!

Filed Under: Hydroponics Tagged With: gardening, hydro, hydroponic basil, hydroponic gardening, Hydroponics, urban diy

Festive Mulled Wine

November 6, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Gabrial House- With holidays right around the corner and a crisper feel in the air I thought it would be the perfect time to share one of my favorite holiday beverages on the blog this week. I love sitting around a bonfire with family and friends sipping on a warm glass of properly steeped mulled wine. There are thousands of variations of this recipe, so feel free to add your own personal touches where you see fit. Mulled wine is a heated (never boiled) wine, infused with fruit, spices, … [Read more...] about Festive Mulled Wine

Filed Under: Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: holiday, how to, recipe, urban diy, wine

Making Beer Kits at Home with Brewer’s Best

October 16, 2018 by fifthseason 2 Comments

-Gabrial House- With fall in full swing, why not start a batch of home brew? If you are new to the art of brewing and not sure where to start then you should take a look at some of our awesome beer equipment and ingredient kits! We have lots of different ingredient kits for this cooler time of year, ranging from American Ambers, to Red Ale, to English Browns and even Robust Porters. You can make up to 5 gallons of your favorite hearty beer enjoyably at home! The Brewer’s Best equipment … [Read more...] about Making Beer Kits at Home with Brewer’s Best

Filed Under: Homebrew Tagged With: beer, brewing, brewing beer, craft beer, home brew, homebrew, urban diy

Cultivating Mushrooms at Home

October 10, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Jesse Cerrato- Interest in growing edible mushrooms at home is on the rise. Folks with foodie appetites looking for a different kind of hobby and a way to practice economical consumption are joining the movement. Not everyone is sure where to start, but we are here to help! Just like with other aspects of gardening, it’s important to understand the needs and requirements of the species you want to grow. As an introduction, I will specifically cover how to grow Oyster mushrooms in an … [Read more...] about Cultivating Mushrooms at Home

Filed Under: Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: fungi, mushroom, mushroom log, oyster mushroom, plug spawn, urban diy, urban gardening

Homemade Smoke’n Hot Paprika

September 11, 2018 by fifthseason 1 Comment

-Pam Scott- The days are getting shorter, summer is winding down, and I can’t say I will miss the beastly hot days that have kept me out of the garden. The cooler nights seem to be reviving some of the annual flowers, tomatoes and herbs, and my pepper plants are still cranking out lots of peppers that are turning fire engine red overnight. This is the promised bounty of plants seeded in late February, potted up indoors to mature early, and finally transplanted outside. We try to extend the … [Read more...] about Homemade Smoke’n Hot Paprika

Filed Under: Organic Gardening, Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: fall garden, organic garden, Organic gardening, paprika, peppers, summer, urban diy

DIY Terrariums | Just In Time for Mother’s Day

May 8, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Kristin Weeks- Terrariums make a great gift for just about any occasion, and with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, we thought we’d turn this week’s blog post into a tutorial for creating the perfect terrarium! What exactly is a terrarium? Terrariums are miniature, self-contained ecosystems that make beautiful focal points, are simple to care for, and act as a reminder of our connection to the outdoors. Terrariums can be created in everything from a small spice jar to large blown … [Read more...] about DIY Terrariums | Just In Time for Mother’s Day

Filed Under: Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: gifts, make a terrarium, mothers day, terrarium, terrarium building, urban diy

Growing, Blending and Brewing Herbal Teas

April 10, 2018 by fifthseason 1 Comment

-Pam Scott- I truly love the jolt of drinking a strong cup of Earl Grey tea; it sends me into a creative whirlwind like nothing else. A pot of strong black tea has been the elixir to kick start my day and offer an intense “pick me up” for almost half a century. But .. alas, this roller coaster ride of caffeine can have its consequences when it comes to stable blood pressure and healthy digestion. Growing, blending and brewing my own herbal teas has led me to a new appreciation of the … [Read more...] about Growing, Blending and Brewing Herbal Teas

Filed Under: Organic Gardening, Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: Aerated Tea, chamomile, elderberry, herb, Lavender, lemon, Mint, tea, urban diy

DIY Mushrooms!

March 13, 2018 by fifthseason Leave a Comment

-Gabrial House- Enjoying fresh mushrooms is like nothing else. Rich with flavor and meaty with texture, these fun fungi make a great meat replacement in any dish. But did you know mushrooms are also easy and fun to cultivate? Here at Fifth Season Gardening Co. we sure do love to grow some beautiful mushrooms, both indoors and out! We have some great products to make mushroom cultivation as easy and fun as possible, and in this blog, I’m going to go over some of the ways you can cultivate … [Read more...] about DIY Mushrooms!

Filed Under: Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: fungi, mushroom, mushroom log, oyster mushroom, urban diy

Jun: Kombucha’s Softer Side

February 13, 2018 by fifthseason 2 Comments

-Kristin Weeks- By now, most folks have heard of the popularized health tonic, kombucha, but fewer people are familiar with its less-known relative, Jun. Also known as the “champagne of kombucha” for its lighter, more effervescent profile, Jun (rhymes with fun) provides a nice alternative to those turned off by some of the more undesirable, not to say offensive, notes associated with kombucha. Within the history and lore of Jun lie some obscurities. Stories tell of the sacred elixir … [Read more...] about Jun: Kombucha’s Softer Side

Filed Under: Homebrew, Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: homebrew, Jun, kombucha, kombucha recipe, probiotics, recipe, SCOBY, urban diy

Bitters Then and Now

January 24, 2018 by fifthseason 1 Comment

-Pam Scott- My personal interest in Bitters started a few years ago using them as a cocktail enhancers.  I like to drink alcohol, but don’t like to take the time to feel bad the next day, so my hard and fast rule became two cocktails, no more, and they had better be damn good and interesting. Using bitters as a cocktail enhancer started in the 18th century. Since most early spirits were not very refined and frequently unpalatable, it became popular to use bitters to spice up the undrinkable. … [Read more...] about Bitters Then and Now

Filed Under: Urban D.I.Y. Tagged With: alcohol, Bittering Hops, bitters, cocktail, drink, tincture, urban diy

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