The first of our recycled pergolas is now finished at the new(ish) house here at Struan Farm. And we've just planted hops, "Smooth Cone" hops, on both sides.
This is a bit of an experiment, like many things Karen. We're not thinking about brewing our own beer, at least not yet. I've read that hops are prolific growers and are quite ornamental, so thought they would be easy to grow and might be pretty at the entrance to the orchard. They do get cut back in winter.
And yes, before you tell me, they can be steamed and eaten. I like the idea conceptually, but must confess that I've tried them once and am not going there again!
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