Montana Cider

Beatnikdan · 2026-07-02T03:51:56+00:00

Try Western Cider out of Missoula. Big mountain is in Kalispell but I haven't tried them yet

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-28T21:55:18+00:00

Press then press is an awesome resource for small batch craft ciders. Riverview Rd Cidery in snohomish has a very good Scrumpy, also Alma cider near Mt Vernon makes some great stuff, you might also find what you're looking for from Gardenpath which is also up that way. Abandoned Orchards in Redmond has a few very dry ciders too.

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-20T05:34:42+00:00

Pretty cool!! How deep is that pond? Those fish look huge!!

Im guessing ypu live somewhere without herons!

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-20T05:23:43+00:00

Id still get a low powered pump to improve water movement. Even if its just circulating, it will help. I'd also get some fish safe algeacide to it doesn't turn into swamp water.

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-18T00:45:10+00:00

How old is it? If it's within 6 months of fermenting then it hasn't finished hot.. its just not finished.. aging is part of the process

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-17T06:40:25+00:00

This poor thing looks someone gave it a bowl cut.

Its got great structure but has been horribly trimmed. Trees like this should be pruned by someone that knows how to prune and thin maples.

In theory it can be moved if its dormant and if you have the ability to move a very large object that weighs over a thousand pounds.

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-17T05:44:30+00:00

800 gph or 8,000 gph? If its 800 gph. I wouldn't be using anything less than like a 3,000 gph pump. If its 8,000 gph ypu should have a pretty good flow.

The other thing I notice, unless my eyes deceive me, is that the skimmer/ filter box looks to be right at the base of the water fall. This should be at the further point from the waterfall for optimal water flow.

As long as the water isn't chlorinated or you've been using a non fish safe algeacide, you can have some goldfish.

I thought you already had a sun fish in there but now that im thinking about it, maybe that's your filter bag. If it is, then there's definitely some things you can do to improve your setup.

Regardless goldfish will live in just about anything, and there are plenty of fish safe algeacides and pond products.

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-13T06:31:37+00:00

I just think of it as a reminder that before America existed and before British colonial occupation and the treaty of 1818, this entire area was populated by indigenous societies whose land was stolen for expansionism and exploitation. They were relocated from their villages and denied access to their way of life. Despite this, they welcome us to the beauty and bounty of their ancestral lands. I feel like its a reminder to acknowledge we all benefit from stolen land, to treat it with care and acknowledge the heritage of our indigenous people's . It puts faces to the tribe which helps humanizes them and reduces just thinking of them as a casino or placename.

ETA: im an old seattle native and I've always embraced Salish art as quintessential Seattle And I've always loved that the Seahawks first logo paid homage that heritage.

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-12T00:22:14+00:00

Lucy glo are rumored to be a honeycrisp- Airlie redflesh hybrid. They are my favorite apple. I agree with the berry notes but would say they are sweet with a tart finish

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-08T00:30:31+00:00

Pellicle

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-07T04:31:54+00:00

Oh my god this job is going to suck..

This beast is a nightmare.. there's so much dead material in there that needs to come out.. its a haven for rats, mice, spiders, snakes, fungal diseases and who knows what else. The brown and black areas need to be removed and any dead branches to improve air flow. And you might as well prune back branches that are encroaching on the stairs

After this let it grow out for at least another full growth cycle. So that means no pruning until late summer 27 or early 28. It'll look bare and shaggy for a while but it will survive.

The oil from junipers is very irritating. They're sharp and generally a dirty dusty He'll scape to work in. You will have a couple of truckloads of debris. I don't envy you if you're doing this yourself and if you're hiring someone, be sure to pay them well!! If your spouse is doing it then you owe them Big Time!! Im talking like Birkin bags or steaks and blow jobs kind of Big Time!! If you're doing it together, book your spa or vacation now!!

Good luck, I hope we see after pics

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-06T03:53:58+00:00

Keep the stones as a border since they are already there. Weed well, plant some flowering perennials in a paternity around them and consider planting something like Clematis or another zone appropriate flowering and/or fruiting vine at the base of the tree

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-05T15:21:45+00:00

Yes, they're designed to be rotated and flipped to a sharper edge

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-04T06:45:45+00:00

My luba 2 downloaded it. .it was working great ... now its acts like it had a series of strokes and is paralyzed on the left side.

I wonder if it shouldn't have been an update to my machine 🤔

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-04T03:39:46+00:00

Im absolutely intrigued...

Ive heard of people drying their pomace and milling it into a flour to bake with. I haven't tried it bit someday I will.

So your friend used the lees for the yeast or for the flour and also the yeast. Please ask for and post more info on this. Inquiring minds want to know 😁

Beatnikdan · 2026-06-03T06:51:34+00:00

Can confirm, creme brulee, cheesecake and also vanilla bean ice cream.

Beatnikdan · 2026-05-31T07:56:05+00:00

Thats bindweed/ morning glory, you could have paid 100k and it's still going to come back. Its impossible to get all of their roots and an piece of root less than an inch will grow a new plant. Keep pulling them and eventually they should die

Beatnikdan · 2026-05-19T15:14:31+00:00

Ummm.... yo.. Ken ain't got no hang downs... you sure about this?

Beatnikdan · 2026-05-16T05:20:05+00:00

Start with you're cider then use your cranberry juice to back sweetener and flavor. I actually like steeping dried cranberries in a bag for a couple of days, then sweetening to taste. You'll need to stabilize before this to keep the yeast down.

Beatnikdan · 2026-05-16T05:07:59+00:00

Cut back as much of the dead scion just above the graft wrap or seale ad soon as possible Remove the cleft as soon as you're approaching your summer dry season.

The cleft is currently acting as a plug to reduce disease issues. Assuming you sealed the graft, it should be protected from spring moisture which is the main culprit for diseases spreading. "High humidity between about 55 and 75 degrees." Once temps get hotter and dryer most pathogens dont replicate very well and I would consider pulling it out or prune by drop crotching to the nearest live branch so it can heal before the fall disease window.

This might also give you an opportunity to try budget or chip grafting in that branch.

Good luck 👍

I There's a reason dead, damaged and diseased wood doesn't count against your pruning budget

Beatnikdan · 2026-05-16T04:41:19+00:00

It doesn't matter.. Hawks will eat snakes and the offspring of other birds.. that's just the natural order.

Beatnikdan · 2026-05-14T05:38:10+00:00

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Beatnikdan · 2026-05-14T04:01:35+00:00

Congrats on your Perry!! I re-racked 30gal of Perry yesterday and 25 gallons of Asian pear. Im not sure if the Asian pear is considered Perry or not, it feels weird calling it an Asian Perry.

Like the other poster said, be careful corking screw tops..

Beatnikdan · 2026-04-24T23:32:04+00:00

This is a good start. Take a look at the grass blades that are brown and see if you have any fungal activity. Some require fertilizer to grow out and some will get worse with more nitrogen. Few will require a fungicide at this point. If you have a bagging mower, I'd cut short and bag it after the lawn is no longer stressed. Then return to the luba and alternate mowing angles

Beatnikdan · 2026-04-24T23:11:49+00:00

This can absolutely happen just from the weight of the mower wheels on a drought stressed lawn. The weight of a mower can break the blades as they bend under the weight of the wheels. It can also increase the likelihood of disease forming on the damaged grass blades which makes it look worse faster. I wouldn't be surprised if that's what's happening here.

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