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Growing Hops
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Started this discussion. Last reply by mark dugan Nov. 25, 2009.
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i'm not sure it's possible. i've read a lot about growing hops over the years and a friend and me almost got around to trying it but i'm just not sure it can work in the desert. the soil and climate here would make growing them outside pretty hard.…
Raising Chickens in Your Backyard with Rachel Bess at Madcap Theaters, Tempe
November 12, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
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FREE Parking: The best place to park is at a free lot on 5th street & Ash (just west of Mill). Then walk toward the tall CenterPointe condo building and you'll see all the white te…
I don't think you can grow them in Phoenix. It's too hot for too long in the year; there are wild hops in Arizona but only over about 4700 feet.
I can grow them here at 3900 IF: I cover them with shade cloth, make sure they have lots and lots of wa…
First Saturday Tour - Coronado Treehouse with Doreen at Coronado Treehouse
November 7, 2009 from 8am to 12pm
First Saturday Tour - Coronado Treehouse with Doreen
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Does anyone grow hops here in the Valley? I have been reading posts on different home-brewing websites, but I have yet to come across any comprehensive information about how to grow them here. Does anyone have established plants who would be willing…
Composting with Doreen Pollack at Madcap Theaters, Tempe
November 5, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
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FREE Parking: The best place to park is at a free lot on 5th street & Ash (just west of Mill). Then walk toward the tall CenterPointe condo building and you'll see all the whit…
Fruit Trees with Greg Peterson at REI - Tempe
November 3, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
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Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows…
Fruit Trees with Greg Peterson at East West Exchange
October 10, 2009 from 1pm to 2:30pm
Fruit Trees with Greg Peterson
East West Exchange
2051 W. Warner Road, SW Corner of Dobson & W. Warner Road
Chandler, AZ
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Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows well and what doesn’t in the desert, t…
Raising Chickens in Your Backyard with Chris Buyers at Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club
October 21, 2009 from 6:30pm to 8pm
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Instructor: Chris Byers
Learn the basics of raising chickens, from their first days as a small cute chicks to the first egg from your best feathered friends. 90-minute class covers care and feeding of th…
Designing a Vegetable Garden - Part 1 of 4 with Heather Welch at Home & Garden Expo Center
July 11, 2009 from 9:30am to 11am
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Designing a Vegetable Garden - Part 1 of 4 with Heather Welch
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7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1
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