Hops

The latest farm crop to go in the ground are some hops for Steve's homebrewing.  

Hops are a fast growing vine, and have to be supported. We used a very simple and free support system... some leftover twine or roap,  attached to some hooks that were already on the outside of our storage building  ("the White House").  

In this not very great photo, you might be able to see the small vines at the bottom of the vertical twine.  I went really low tech and just tied the twine around a rock to hold it in place. we are never in short supply of those around here.

And here`s our fancy support system. A piece of strong twine strung from two hooks attached  to the side of the house.

Hops are a perenniel vine that will die back in the winter, and return in the spring.  I dont really know what to expect from them this year.  Maybe we will get some hops(the flower part of the plant) or maybe not!!