punkin Posted September 11, 2010 Thought i'd share some of the new species i'm trying to grow. I'm amazed how quick they're doing at colonising now the weather has warmed and the frost are disappearing... My first go at Blue Oysters Likewize with the Lions Mane... Looking forward to trying Pinks.. Shitake's are blistering good.. I have picked over a kilo of Kings this week, with plenty more coming on... Current state of affairs... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watertrade Posted September 11, 2010 Nice one punkin, What substrate are you using for the shiitake and lions mane? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted September 12, 2010 Nice one punkin, What substrate are you using for the shiitake and lions mane? Those ones are on a standard woodchip/sawdust/bran, but i have some on sawdust/straw colonizing atm. We'll see how they go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickapop Posted September 13, 2010 Very nice punkin. Im keen to see how your shitake goes. Quick question. How do you get to spend so much time on your hobbies and get away with it, with boss? Tips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazonian Posted September 14, 2010 How do you get to spend so much time on your hobbies and get away with it, with boss? You should be encouraged to have a hobby. As long as you come together at the end of the day to share a family meal and the occasional day trip( an actual outing). Everyone should be happy ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito Posted September 14, 2010 never worked for me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickapop Posted September 14, 2010 How do you get to spend so much time on your hobbies and get away with it, with boss? You should be encouraged to have a hobby. As long as you come together at the end of the day to share a family meal and the occasional day trip( an actual outing). Everyone should be happy ! Hobbies are encouraged but possibly not on this scale:) It would take me a year of sundays to get up to this scale. I see lots and lots of work here. lol I just want to know who is mowing the lawn and putting the bins out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted September 21, 2010 Hobbies are encouraged but possibly not on this scale:) It would take me a year of sundays to get up to this scale. I see lots and lots of work here. lol I just want to know who is mowing the lawn and putting the bins out? You picked that well Yep, she's doing the housework, mowing the lawns and usually putting the bins out. Just so happens that one of my other major hobbies is tradtional artisan pot distilling. You know, like bourbon and such? She has a weakness After 20+ years we can manage. Think of it this way; You're at home. You are not spending money (in theory), but making/saving it. You are busy, out from under her feet and still able for her to keep an eye on ya. You're sober. (till lunchtime anyway) You can impress her friends by giving them some of the nicest, freshest gourmet treats available for nicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickapop Posted September 23, 2010 lol well I reckon after 20 years my mrs would probably want me out of her hair too... actually probably less Good thing she loves fungi and the bit of cheese I made...all I have to do is get her drinking spirits and my hobbies wont bother her when I take over the kitchen and laundry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lickapop Posted September 23, 2010 Just so happens that one of my other major hobbies is tradtional artisan pot distilling. You know, like bourbon and such? She has a weakness yeah I know, Ive been reading up on all your work, Ive been meaning to chew your ear off over there but still havent joined. Still wrapping my head around the info. lol sugar, turbo yeast and essence seems so lame now although I always thought it just wasnt right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted September 23, 2010 Pot stilling really is a simple process. There's no need to corrupt it with turbo's and highproof complicated stilling methods and unatural ingredients Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
punkin Posted October 14, 2010 Update for a couple of new species (for me) Pleurotus Nebrodensis this one came labelled as... Hypzig Ulmarius (Elm Oyster).. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
