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So my first go at making ramen was a big fail. Second attempt was much better, but still have lots of experimentation. Here's an album I started on imgur to document things. The photo of the actual noodles was from my second attempt, all other photos were from my first attempt.  ...

Making Ramen round one. FAIL.

can you cross pollinate with a qtip? anyway it wouldnt be 100% success yes you can cross pollinate with a qtip. your chance of success goes up if the two varieties are known to be able to cross, and you've emasculated the mother flower so that it doesn't self pollinate. in addition isolating...

Elysian Split Shot Expresson and Milk Stout Baird Hop Havoc IPA

You need pollen to pollinate. Whether the flowers are open or not is not important, as long as you have some pollen. By that line of thought, if you do have an open flower near by that is producing pollen (look at the stamens), then use a soft brush or qtip to move it from that flower to other...

Here's a Japanese brew that is available in the US. It's from Ibaraki Prefecture (state) that I lived at when I first moved to Japan. Didn't know about it until recently and picked up a bottle on my way home tonight. Good marketing (I like the label a lot), but the flavor is...lacking. Sorta...

shits getting real, go get some popcorn folks!

  I have some that I brought back to Japan with me, but I only use it in the worst cases. It's actually not sold at all in Japan (call me a bad guy if you want, but meh)

  Anecdotal, but I have noticed that when I used regular liquid ferts that my plants grew faster. From what I understand from the literature in Japan, plants do indeed grow faster with regular fertilizers, but there are downsides such as tougher skins and weak flavors. Seems the literature here...

so the question still exists, can there by a hybrid synthetic organic method that brings the best of both worlds? no doubt synthetic is faster but from what I gather organic is more delicious.

  Probably organic "propaganda", nothing I use damages soil microbes...  I wouldn't pour synthetic motor oil on the plant, but these nutrients are OK; they can coexist with the soil microbes.  Keep in mind it disqualifies your plant from being called "organic" at that point though. yah...

  I was just looking at bokashi videos on youtube!  I want to experiment by getting the bacteria from different readily available sources and compare the results to as starter made with the em-1 inoculant, (to save people money.)   PMD, I respect and actively participate in organic gardening...

  ooooooh wonton-men + peking duck?! a smashing combo!   That looks like a tantan bowl! Mmmm maybe I shouldn't have brought my lunch today...

  We have a cherry tree that may get chopped in the future, might have to do the same thing. Though it's probably not as big as your maple tree!

Cheese & Bourbon, who knew?

I see I see. been awhile since I saw that vid, so didn't click the link. in any case I saw just do what makes sense and is feasible for you is my very humble opinion. I live in the burbs of Japan and with limited space make due with what I can b/c half the time the info being passed around just...

Did I hear this guy right?  Two inches of composted leaves will supply a plant with everything it needs for an entire season??  No need for additional fert or soil amendments???  I don't believe it. as with all things, it's an on going cycle. 2in of compost plus additional amendments each...