I stumbled across a fun little new store yesterday; Home Brews & Gardens on Thorn & 32nd.  The ground floor of what had been a dull and neglected apartment building has been transformed into a smart-looking new business & store front.  Nice surprise!

It's owned and operated by a couple of friendly young guys.  (Well, anyone under 35 seems "young" to me.)  They stock organic gardening fertilizers, tools, seeds, and lots of supplies for doing your own hydroponic garden.  And unlike Home Depot, you can have an actual conversation with someone who knows a little something and can even recommend what to plant in this season.  (I usually stand in front of those seed displays scratching my head and wondering what the hell to try next.)

They also carry "brew your own wine" and "brew your own beer" kits and supplies.  I wanna make wine!

The store's grand opening is on Sunday, 12/6, 12-6, with live music and demonstrations.  Plus they're offering 10% off all purchases for the month of November.

If you enjoy beer, wine, gardening, or all three, do yourself a favor and stop in; 3176 Thorn Street,  619-630-BREW,