https://stcoemgen.com/2025/12/21/christmas-bells-the-real-bell-pepper/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02633_copy-1.jpgDSC02633_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image.pngimagehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02575_copy.jpgDSC02575_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02574_copy.jpgDSC02574_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02573_copy.jpgDSC02573_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02572_copy.jpgDSC02572_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02643_copy.jpgDSC02643_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02631_copy.jpgDSC02631_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02628_copy.jpgDSC02628_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/dsc02627_copy.jpgDSC02627_copy2025-12-21T17:10:01+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2025/10/12/autumn-potato-harvest-2025/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dsc02559-1-e1760290433181.jpgDSC02559https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dsc02561_copy.jpegAutumn red potato.Autumn red potato.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/dsc02559_copy.jpegSome of this years Autumn potatoes.Some of this years Autumn potatoes.2025-10-12T17:46:46+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2024/09/12/eggplant-forest/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/dsc02003.jpgDSC02003https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/eggplant_forest.jpgEggplant ForestEggplant Forest2024-09-12T11:20:21+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2024/08/31/august-days-13-years-later/2024-08-31T11:38:51+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2024/07/31/solar-dehydrator-improvements/2024-07-31T10:36:03+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2024/03/07/winter-cabbage/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/dsc01844_reduced.jpgdsc01844_reducedHarvesting Winter Cabbage2024-03-07T08:56:51+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/09/26/sun-drying-hungarian-peppers-on-a-string/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dsc01748_copy.jpgPeppers and GarlicPeppers and Garlichttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dsc01750_copy.jpgDSC01750_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dsc01733_copy.jpgDSC01733_copyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/dsc01740_copy.jpgPeppers and 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in a VineyardCabbage in a Vineyardhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dsc01646.jpgCabbage in a VineyardCabbage in a Vineyardhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dsc01643.jpgCabbage in a VineyardCabbage in a Vineyardhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dsc01647.jpgLovely cabbage from a VineyardLovely cabbage from a 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Chardhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dsc01634_babyvegies.jpgDSC01634_babyvegiesBasilhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dsc01633_babyvegies.jpgDSC01633_babyvegiesTomato2023-07-09T14:09:45+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/05/18/extreme-intercropping-peppers-and-lettuce-in-a-vineyard/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/dsc01576.jpgDSC01576https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/dsc01578.jpgDSC01578https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/dsc01577.jpgDSC01577https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/dsc01575.jpgDSC015752023-05-18T16:50:28+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/05/14/extreme-intercropping-garlic-and-tomatoes/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/banner-intecropping-tomato-2.jpgbanner - intecropping 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15.21.49https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dsc01506_mushrooms.jpgDSC01506_mushroomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dsc01504_mushrooms.jpgDSC01504_mushroomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dsc01501_mushrooms.jpgDSC01501_mushrooms2023-03-26T19:12:29+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/02/19/winter-2023-garden-ep-10-summer-garlic/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dsc01387_garlic.jpgDSC01387_garlichttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dsc01382_garlic.jpg2023 Winter Garlic2023 Winter Garlichttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dsc01381_garlic.jpg2023 Winter Garlic2023 Winter Garlichttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-01-22-13.56.17_winter2023garlic.jpg2023 Winter Garlic2023 Winter Garlichttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-01-22-13.52.50_winter2023garlic.jpg2023 Winter Garlic2023 Winter Garlic2023-02-20T10:54:58+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/02/17/winter-2023-garden-ep-9-spinach/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dsc01432_spinach_winter_2023.jpgWinter Spinach 2023Winter Spinach 2023https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dsc01431_spinach_winter_2023.jpgWinter Spinach 2023Winter Spinach 2023https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dsc01430_spinach_winter_2023.jpgWinter Spinach 2023Winter Spinach 20232023-02-16T16:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/02/16/lettuce-sprouts-are-cute/2023-02-17T11:24:56+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/02/08/first-germination-the-2023-garden-has-begun/2023-02-08T18:05:09+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/27/winter-2023-garden-ep-8-lettuce/2023-01-27T15:37:02+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/25/winter-2023-garden-ep-7-tuscan-kale/2023-01-25T18:14:06+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/23/winter-2023-garden-ep-6-snow/2023-01-22T16:11:16+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/20/winter-2023-garden-ep-5-arugula/2023-01-18T14:33:02+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/18/winter-2023-garden-ep-4-celeriac/2023-01-17T16:09:58+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/16/winter-2023-garden-ep-3-swiss-chard/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dsc01030.jpgSwiss Chard sliced rootSwiss Chard sliced roothttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dsc01021.jpgSwiss Chard raw rootSwiss Chard raw root2023-01-17T15:19:40+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/14/winter-2023-garden-ep-2-beets/2023-01-14T11:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2023/01/12/winter-2023-garden-ep-1-damage/2023-01-12T18:14:29+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/06/21/solar-dehydrator-from-salvaged-construction-scrap/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-09-54-28.jpgI did not have plywood sheets, but I did have long boards that I knew I could cut up and stack together to make the sides of the dehydrator. And the fact that they were already stained black was ideal for the interior of the dehydrator.I did not have plywood sheets, but I did have long boards that I knew I could cut up and stack together to make the sides of the dehydrator. And the fact that they were already stained black was ideal for the interior of the dehydrator.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-10-07-13.jpgUsing an carpenters 90°angle square I cut the boards into four equal pieces for the end walls of the dehydrator.Using an carpenters 90°angle square I cut the boards into four equal pieces for the end walls of the dehydrator. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-10-19-11.jpgHere is the board cut up and before assembly into the side pieces.Here is the board cut up and before assembly into the side pieces.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-11-40-51.jpgA little scrap 3cm x 5cm wood, glued and screws finished the end piece construction.A little scrap 3cm x 5cm wood, glued and screws finished the end piece construction.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-14-43-54.jpgTo let air flow through the dehydrator, I used a large key hole drill bit to make a series of spaced holes at the base and top of each end wall of the dehydrator.To let air flow through the dehydrator, I used a large key hole drill bit to make a series of spaced holes at the base and top of each end wall of the dehydrator.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-14-51-24.jpgOne of the two completed end pieces.One of the two completed end pieces.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-12-18-22-08.jpgThe end pieces were then glued and screwed together with more scrap wood to form the main box body of the dehydrator. Normally, all the sides are made from plywood. But since I did not want to buy plywood, I just build up the sides as shown with scrap wood.The end pieces were then glued and screwed together with more scrap wood to form the main box body of the dehydrator. Normally, all the sides are made from plywood. But since I did not want to buy plywood, I just build up the sides as shown with scrap wood.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-14-12-09-29.jpgTo protect the box and contents from the rain, I painted the dehydrator with some left over green paint on the outside and black paint on the inside. The dehydrator legs, trays and tray supports were constructed as per the plans, from the above link, with leftover 5cm x 5cm wood for the legs, 3cm x 5cm wood for the try supports and 2cm x 5cm wood for the trays. This photo shows a newly built tray being test fitted before it is also painted black. The only thing I bought was screen for the trays (I had some already, but not very much and what I did have was used to cover the round end holes at each end of the dehydrator box).To protect the box and contents from the rain, I painted the dehydrator with some left over green paint on the outside and black paint on the inside. The dehydrator legs, trays and tray supports were constructed as per the plans from the above link, with leftover 5cm x 5cm wood for the legs, 3cm x 5cm wood for the try supports and 2cm x 5cm wood for the trays. This photo shows a newly built tray being test fitted before it is also painted black. The only thing I bought was screen for the trays (I had some already, but not very much and what I did have was used to cover the round end holes at each end of the dehydrator box).https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-14-12-16-48.jpgThe plans called for building a lid, but I decided to make it more simple and just used a short length of nylon rope and a bungee cord (both I already had) to attach the plastic cover. The plastic was also a leftover item that wrapped some larger appliance delivery we had recently.The plans called for building a lid, but I decided to make it more simple and just used a short length of nylon rope and a bungee cord (both I already had) to attach the plastic cover. The plastic was also a leftover item that wrapped some larger appliance delivery we had recently.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/2017-06-14-12-20-21.jpgIt takes about three days to dry a cherry. And the dried cherry should keep for months. And dried cherries have all their original sugar content, are sweet and delicious to eat. Almost as good as the fresh cherry.It takes about three days to dry a cherry. And the dried cherry should keep for months. And dried cherries have all their original sugar content, are sweet and delicious to eat. Almost as good as the fresh cherry.2022-10-28T14:53:33+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2022/10/14/caterpillar-control-using-mesh-in-the-garden/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/endive_under_low_tunnel_mesh_1.jpgEndive under low tunnel meshEndive under low tunnel meshhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/showing-endive_under_low_tunnel_mesh_2.jpgShowing endive under low tunnel meshShowing endive under low tunnel meshhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/lovely_endive_under_low_tunnel_mesh_3.jpgEndive size and quality under low tunnel meshEndive size and quality under low tunnel mesh2022-10-12T15:41:13+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2022/10/12/the-autumn-garden-2022/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-10-04_garden.jpgEarly OctoberEarly October lettuce and spinach.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-09-12_garden.jpgMiddle SeptemberMiddle September2022-10-12T15:10:00+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2022/07/15/preparing-for-the-hungry-gap-hack-1/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tuscankale.jpgTuscan Kale In WinterTuscan Kale In its first Winter under low tunnel.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tuscan-kale-mature-in-summer.jpgTuscan Kale mature in summerTuscan Kale mature in summerhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tuscan-kale-mature-in-summer-2.jpgTuscan Kale mature in summerTuscan Kale mature in summer2022-07-15T16:46:27+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2022/04/27/garden-hungry-gap-and-hacks/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/bolting-brussels-sprouts.jpgbolting Brussels sproutsbolting Brussels sprouts2022-04-27T16:43:18+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2022/03/16/march-winter-lettuce-reveal/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dsc00996.jpgWinter Lettuce Under FleeceWinter Lettuce Under 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oilhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/solar-drying-rack.jpgsolar drying rackhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/drying-tomatoes.jpgDrying tomatoes -- before and afterDrying tomatoes -- before and after2021-11-04T16:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2021/10/31/sowing-garlic-with-a-dibber/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dsc00757.jpgDSC00757https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/dsc00756.jpgDSC007562021-11-02T16:35:27+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2021/10/30/autumn-buckets-of-tomatoes/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/28-sept-2021.jpg28 Sept 202128 Sept 2021https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/28-oct-2021.jpg28 Oct 202128 Oct 2021https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/25-sep-2021.jpg25 Sep 202125 Sep 2021https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/25-oct-2021.jpg25 Oct 202125 Oct 2021https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/11-oct-2021.jpg11 Oct 202111 Oct 2021https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/5-oct-2021.jpg5 Oct 20215 Oct 2021https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/30-oct-2021-.jpg30 Oct 202130 Oct 20212021-10-31T11:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2021/08/05/saving-seeds-celery/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cellary_seeds_1.jpgCelery seeds.Celery seeds.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cellary_seeds_2.jpgCelery seeds in the garden.Celery seeds in the garden.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cellary_seeds_3.jpgCelery seeds in the garden.Celery seeds in the garden.2021-08-05T13:58:40+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2021/08/01/vegetable-garden-hail-damage/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/tomato-hail-damage-header.jpgtomato hail damage headerhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/2021-08-01-16.23.30-hail-damage.jpgHail damage to tomatoes.Hail damage to 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salad.2019-07-18T11:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/07/16/bad-year-for-tomatoes/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-16-16.15.52.jpgMy garden tomatoesMy garden tomatoeshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-16-16.16.39.jpgMy garden tomatoesMy garden tomatoeshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2019-07-16-16.17.02.jpgMy garden tomatoesMy garden tomatoes2019-07-16T15:49:10+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/05/27/salad-garden-update/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.35.53.jpgSalad, green beans and kohlrabiSalad, green beans and kohlrabihttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.36.11.jpgSalad, green beans and kohlrabiSalad, green beans and kohlrabihttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.36.26.jpgSalad, green beans and kohlrabiSalad, green beans and kohlrabihttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.36.55.jpgGreen and red saladGreen and red saladhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.37.01.jpgGreen and red saladGreen and red saladhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.37.11.jpgGreen and red saladGreen and red saladhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-26-17.37.46.jpgSalad and garlicSalad and garlic2019-05-29T09:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/05/17/removing-a-wind-blown-tree/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-16-12.47.10.jpgTools I used.Tools I used.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-16-16.16.09.jpgEnd of day.End of day.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-16-12.24.53.jpgRemoval in process.Removal in process.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-14-10.37.16.jpgTree after wind storm.Tree after wind storm.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-14-10.40.11.jpgTree after wind storm.Tree after wind storm.2019-05-17T16:26:23+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/05/10/pricking-salad-update/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-04-19-00.58.32.jpgSalad startersSalad startershttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-04-19-00.58.26.jpg2019-04-19 00.58.26https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-04-19-00.57.45.jpgSalad startersSalad startershttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-04-19-00.58.40.jpgSalad startersSalad startershttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-09-02.59.38.jpgSalad in gardenSalad in gardenhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-09-02.59.24.jpgSalad in gardenSalad in gardenhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-09-02.59.08.jpgSalad in gardenSalad in gardenhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-05-09-02.59.59.jpgSalad in gardenSalad in garden2019-05-10T15:06:55+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/04/29/wisteria/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-20-22.37.06.jpgWisteriahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-20-22.37.56.jpgWisteriahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-21-10.36.26.jpgWisteriahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-26-21.01.47.jpgWisteriahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/2019-04-26-21.03.18.jpgWisteria2019-04-29T11:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/03/21/pricking-salad/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-10.10.57.jpg2019-03-19 10.10.57https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-10.11.16.jpg2019-03-19 10.11.16https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-10.11.48.jpg2019-03-19 10.11.48https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-10.12.32.jpg2019-03-19 10.12.322019-03-21T13:19:28+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/03/19/spring-fuchsia-update/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-16.40.45.jpg2019-03-19 16.40.45https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-16.40.51.jpg2019-03-19 16.40.51https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-16.41.04.jpg2019-03-19 16.41.04https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-16.41.17.jpg2019-03-19 16.41.17https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-03-19-16.41.38.jpg2019-03-19 16.41.382019-03-19T15:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/02/25/my-fuchsia-are-growing/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-10.49.08.jpgSprouting FuchsiaSprouting Fuchsiahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-10.49.16.jpgSprouting FuchsiaSprouting Fuchsiahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-10.49.41.jpgSprouting FuchsiaSprouting Fuchsiahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-10.49.52.jpgSprouting FuchsiaSprouting Fuchsiahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-10.50.00.jpgSprouting FuchsiaSprouting Fuchsiahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-10.50.08.jpgSprouting FuchsiaSprouting Fuchsia2019-02-24T12:42:27+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2019/02/24/garlic-is-a-tough-plant/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-13.21.23.jpgGarlic tip damage after -7°C overnight.Garlic tip damage after -7°C overnight.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2018-11-08-20.05.34.jpgFall planted garlic in FebruaryFall planted garlic in Februaryhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/2019-02-24-07.31.07.jpgMorning TemperatureMorning Temperature (-7°C, 19°F)2019-02-24T12:30:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/11/17/moving-firewood-logs-with-a-small-tractor/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tractor_firewood.pngtractor_firewood2018-11-17T17:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/11/02/super-easy-baked-butternut-squash/2018-11-02T15:15:36+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/10/22/three-sisters-garden-butternut-squash-harvest/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-10-22-15-06-26.jpg2018-10-22 15.06.262018-10-22T13:16:16+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/06/30/three-sisters-garden-walk-through/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-11-53.jpgYoung butternut squash.Young butternut squash.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-14-37.jpgThe broad leaf squash are used to inhibit weed growth.The broad leaf squash are used to inhibit weed growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-16-16.jpgSome butternut squash flowers.Some butternut squash flowers.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-16-48.jpgThe corn about to flower.The corn about to flower.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-19-41.jpgHeight of corn and squash in late June.Height of corn and squash in late June.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-09-26.jpgCorn and butternut squash. Two the the three sisters.Corn and butternut squash. Two the the three sisters.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-09-48.jpgCorn, butternut squash and a few volunteer sunflowers.Corn, butternut squash and a few volunteer sunflowers.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-10-42.jpgThe third sister, pole beans, climbing up one of the sunflowers.The third sister, pole beans, climbing up one of the sunflowers.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-06-29-16-11-06.jpgThe third sister, pole beans, climbing up some corn.The third sister, pole beans, climbing up some corn.2018-09-18T13:54:39+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/07/16/gourds-fruit-of-the-garden/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-15-15-19-48.jpgGround cucumber and butternut squash.Ground cucumber and butternut squash.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-15-15-22-57.jpgZucchiniZucchinihttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2018-07-15-15-32-17.jpgLarge butternut squash.Large butternut squash.2018-10-22T14:33:40+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/08/16/three-sisters-garden-revisited/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/corn.pngcornhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/default-project_457.pngButternut squash.Butternut squash.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/default-project_70.pngDefault Project_702018-09-18T13:53:28+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/03/14/what-the-well-dressed-vineyard-trimmer-is-wearing/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-13-12-49-37.jpgFull utility belt for field trimming wine vines.Full utility belt for field trimming wine vines.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-13-12-53-09.jpgIn the belt: Two types of hand pruning shears. One for normal canes, with a weak spring that will not fatigue my hand. And a second multi-leveraged shear for cutting thicker material easily.In the belt: Two types of hand pruning shears. One for normal canes, with a weak spring that will not fatigue my hand. And a second multi-leveraged shear for cutting thicker material easily.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-13-12-53-59.jpgIn the belt: A collapsible saw. This is used mostly to cut off the heads of vines that died.In the belt: A collapsible saw. This is used mostly to cut off the heads of vines that died.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/2018-03-13-12-54-30.jpgIn the belt: Lopping shears. This is to cut off thicker canes or cordons too thick for either of the hand shears.In the belt: Lopping shears. This is to cut off thicker canes or cordons too thick for either of the hand shears.2018-03-14T13:18:55+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/02/28/winter-tomato-starters/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-28-11-44-301.jpg2018-02-28 11.44.30https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-28-11-44-30.jpg2018-02-28 11.44.30https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-28-11-44-19.jpgTomato starters in my indoor trays.Tomato starters in my indoor trays.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-26-07-39-25.jpgCurrent temperatures outside.Current temperatures outside.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-23-13-20-30.jpgShowing my tomato starters how lucky they are to be inside.Showing my tomato starters how lucky they are to be inside.2018-02-28T11:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2018/02/20/winter-onions/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-02-20-11-11-33.jpgOnions harvested today, Feb 20th.Onions harvested today, Feb 20th.2018-02-20T16:48:46+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/11/06/last-of-summer-tomato-soup/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-16-39-59.jpgLast of the summer tomatoes, red and green, diced.Last of the summer tomatoes, red and green, diced.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-16-42-05.jpgA bit of tomato paste.A bit of tomato paste.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-16-59-53.jpgAfter boiling for a while, the mix was blended.After boiling for a while, the mix was blended.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-16-50-40.jpgAdded a bit of salt, pepper, oregano, basil and garlic.Added a bit of salt, pepper, oregano, basil and garlic.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-17-09-08.jpgMore boiling, then added a bit of angel hair pasta.More boiling, then added a bit of angel hair pasta.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-17-14-27.jpgWhen fully cooked, served with some sour cream and toast.When fully cooked, served with some sour cream and toast.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-11-05-16-48-27.jpgAdded water, white wine, and a bit of chopped celery.Added water, white wine, and a bit of chopped celery.2017-11-06T16:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/11/01/all-hallows-eve-fire/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-30-21-31-14.jpgAll Hallows' Eve / Samhain tiny bonfire.All Hallows' Eve / Samhain tiny bonfire.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-10-30-21-29-58.jpgAll Hallows' Eve / Samhain tiny bonfire.All Hallows' Eve / Samhain tiny bonfire.2017-11-02T13:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/09/30/fried-green-tomatoes/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/2017-09-25-18-16-43.jpg2017-09-25 18.16.432017-09-30T18:30:47+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/08/24/garden-tomatoes/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/2017-08-17-09-37-34.jpgFresh garden tomatoes.Fresh garden tomatoes.2017-08-24T17:56:19+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/05/24/radish-onion-butter-salt/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-23-14-25-34.jpgNewly planted tomato after harvesting some radishes and onions to provide space.Newly planted tomato after harvesting some radishes and onions to provide space.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-23-14-43-55.jpgRadishes, onions, butter and salt.Radishes, onions, butter and salt.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-23-14-26-11.jpgMy small terraced vegetable garden.My small terraced vegetable garden.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-23-14-25-56.jpg2017-05-23 14.25.562020-03-28T15:26:55+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/05/15/iris-sawfly-pest/2017-05-15T10:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/our-wine/2017-05-07T09:55:44+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2017/05/07/the-verecund-vigneron/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-05-04-10-25-42.jpg2017-05-04 10.25.422017-05-07T09:20:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/04/21/april-frost-again/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-13-17-32.jpgSignificant frost damage to Turán leaves.Significant frost damage to Turán leaves.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-13-17-09.jpgSlight frost damage to Turán leaves.Slight frost damage to Turán leaves.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-12-50-20.jpgGrafted scion protected by plastic potGrafted scion protected by plastic pothttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-12-50-03.jpgGrafted scion protected by plastic pot.Grafted scion protected by plastic pot.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-12-49-57.jpgPlastic pot green house.Plastic pot green house.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-12-49-50.jpgPlastic pot green house.Plastic pot green house.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-04-20-12-49-44.jpgPlastic pot green house. Rock to keep wind from blowing it away.Plastic pot green house. Rock to keep wind from blowing it away.2017-04-21T08:53:24+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/04/11/italian-riesling-bud-break-2017/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/turan-2017-04-11-10-14-44.jpgTurán (aka Agria)Turán (aka Agria)https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/italian-riesling-2017-04-11-10-14-01.jpgItalian RieslingItalian Rieslinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/italian-riesling-2017-04-11-10-13-11.jpgItalian RieslingItalian Rieslinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/italian-riesling-2017-04-11-10-12-47.jpgItalian RieslingItalian Rieslinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/italian-riesling-2017-04-11-10-12-17.jpgItalian Riesling 2017-04-11 10.12.172017-04-11T09:35:23+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/04/26/frost-damage/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-26-09-54-59.jpg2016-04-26 09.54.59Frost damage on young Pinot Gris.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-26-09-56-25.jpg2016-04-26 09.56.25Frost damage on young walnut leaves.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-26-09-58-48.jpg2016-04-26 09.58.48Frost damage on Turán.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-26-09-59-54.jpg2016-04-26 09.59.54Frost damage on Turán.2017-04-07T09:45:16+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/04/29/frost-damage-2-0/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-11-21-36.jpgOnly lower part of vine near the ground affected by frost.Only lower part of vine near the ground affected by frost.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-11-22-21.jpgFrost damaged to grape vine.Frost damaged to grape vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-11-22-35.jpgFrost damaged to grape vine.Frost damaged to grape vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-11-23-40.jpgNo frost damaged to grape vine.No frost damaged to grape vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-11-23-55.jpgFrost damaged to grape vine.Frost damaged to grape vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-12-12-50.jpgNo frost damaged to grape vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-28-12-13-20.jpgFrost damaged young grape vine.2017-04-07T09:41:47+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/home/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2012-08-22-14-14-30.jpgFarming equipment.Farming equipment.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/cropped-img_1480121117.jpgcropped-img_1480121117.jpg2017-04-04T18:30:52+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2017/04/03/turan-bud-break-2017/2017-04-03T19:40:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/04/02/pear-and-plum-blossoms-2017/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/plum-2017-04-02-09-38-14.jpgPlum blossomsPlum blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/plum-2017-04-02-09-38-04.jpgPlum blossomsPlum blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/plum-2017-04-02-09-37-50.jpgPlum blossomsPlum blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/plum-2017-04-02-09-37-33.jpgPlum blossomsPlum blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pear-2017-04-02-09-47-01.jpgPear blossomsPear blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pear-2017-04-02-09-46-27.jpgPear blossomsPear blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/pear-2017-04-02-09-46-17.jpgPear blossomsPear blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-26-081.jpg2017-03-31 11.26.082017-04-02T08:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/04/01/cherry-blossoms-2017/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-23-35.jpgCherry blossomCherry blossomhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-23-57.jpgCherry blossomCherry blossomhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-24-24.jpgCherry blossomCherry blossomhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-24-47.jpgCherry blossomCherry blossomhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-25-02.jpgCherry blossomsCherry blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-25-48.jpgCherry blossomsCherry blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017-03-31-11-26-08.jpgCherry blossomsCherry blossoms2017-04-01T16:46:10+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/03/22/march-postings/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-19-12-24-13.jpg2017-03-19 12.24.13https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-19-11-20-42.jpg2017-03-19 11.20.42https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-19-11-19-23.jpg2017-03-19 11.19.23https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-19-11-18-20.jpg2017-03-19 11.18.202017-03-22T10:03:33+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/03/18/almond-bloom-2017/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-18-09-29-23.jpg2017-03-18 09.29.23https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-18-09-28-35.jpg2017-03-18 09.28.35https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2017-03-18-09-28-26.jpg2017-03-18 09.28.262017-03-18T11:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2017/02/27/twisted/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-27-14-24-581.jpg2017-02-27-14-24-58https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-27-14-25-171.jpg2017-02-27-14-25-17https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-27-14-23-511.jpg2017-02-27-14-23-512017-02-27T15:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/pinot-gris/2017-02-06T12:34:24+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/italian-riesling/2017-02-06T12:33:17+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2017/02/03/ground-hog-day-and-vine-trimming/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/accuweather_jan20171.pngaccuweather_jan2017Source: http://www.accuweather.com Accuweather.com data for January 2017https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/winter_trimming.pngwinter_trimming2017 winter vine trimming. These are mostly Pinot gris vines in the photo.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/accuweather_jan2017.pngaccuweather_jan2017Source: http://www.accuweather.com 2017-02-06T12:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/12/10/1-2-3-eggnog-recipe/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-12-09-14-39-49.jpg2016-12-09-14-39-49https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-12-09-14-39-27.jpg2016-12-09-14-39-27https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-12-06-19-00-07.jpg2016-12-06-19-00-07https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016-12-09-14-53-23.jpg2016-12-09-14-53-232016-12-10T09:59:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/12/07/your-hearth-from-where-you-sit/2016-12-07T19:15:32+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/10/31/samhain-harvests-and-halloween/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/image0187.jpgimage01872016-11-02T11:40:04+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/06/19/how-i-build-round-wood-piles/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-19-14-19-55.jpgThis shows a closeup of how I interlock the wood within the pile. In the foreground is a log turned at a 90 degree angle to the others in the front, and you can see the wood log just to the upper left and right of this log in the front that are then placed across the boundary of the inner and outer circle of logs. This inner log helps lock the inner and outer circle together within the pile.This shows a closeup of how I interlock the wood within the pile. In the foreground is a log turned at a 90 degree angle to the others in the front, and you can see the wood log just to the upper left and right of this log in the front that are then placed across the boundary of the inner and outer circle of logs. This inner log helps lock the inner and outer circle together within the pile.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-19-14-20-17.jpgWood stacks in the round. The foreground stack is under construction. Note that some of the wood is turned at a 90 degree angle in the stack to allow for an interior arrangement of wood that helps to lock the pile together.Wood stacks in the round. The foreground stack is under construction. Note that some of the wood is turned at a 90 degree angle in the stack to allow for an interior arrangement of wood that helps to lock the pile together.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-19-14-21-22.jpgEmpty center hole showing placement of horizontal wood poles added at 90 degree angles as the pile is built to increase stability. I am standing on the pile to take this picture, showing how stable this wood pile is.Empty center hole showing placement of horizontal wood poles added at 90 degree angles as the pile is built to increase stability. I am standing on the pile to take this picture, showing how stable this wood pile is.2016-11-02T09:57:48+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/10/18/renovating-final-plastering-and-painting-around-a-window/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-03-14-52-43.jpg2016-10-03-14-52-43Finished window and wall after painting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-10-01-15-13-13.jpg2016-10-01-15-13-13Finished skimming but before painting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-09-10-10-06-01.jpg2016-09-10-10-06-01Finishing plaster being applied as a skimming layer.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-30-11-47-48.jpg2014-09-30-11-47-48A wood float is used first to further level and smooth the plaster.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-30-11-46-32.jpg2014-09-30-11-46-32A bit of Styrofoam was used to finish off the smoothing.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-30-11-46-00.jpg2014-09-30-11-46-00Tools used to float the new plaster.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-29-18-03-50.jpg2014-09-29-18-03-50Leveling the plaster around the window.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-29-17-55-42.jpg2014-09-29-17-55-42Finished plastering around the window.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-29-17-54-33.jpg2014-09-29-17-54-33Plaster applied and leveled, but still wet.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2014-09-29-17-54-02.jpg2014-09-29-17-54-022016-10-19T10:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/10/15/2016-harvest-and-crush-not-quite/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016-09-14-09-58-08.jpg2016-09-14-09-58-082016-10-15T13:55:48+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/10/11/finding-old-renovating-photos/2016-10-11T14:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/09/02/three-grapes/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-28-14-11-14.jpg2016-08-28 14.11.14Three different grape varieties shown. From back to front: Pinot gris Turán/Agria Italian Riesling2016-09-05T16:24:19+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/08/30/firewood-and-proper-use-of-a-moisture-meter/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-30-13-52-38.jpg2016-08-30 13.52.38A freshly split firewood log for testing moisture content.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-30-13-46-44.jpg2016-08-30 13.46.44Moisture content measured on the *outside* part of the split log is about 15%. Seems okay for burning.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-30-13-46-25.jpg2016-08-30 13.46.25Moisture content measured on the *inside* part of the split log is about 30%. Clearly this log is definitely *not* okay for burning and needs to dry more. Probably another year at least.2017-10-12T05:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/08/29/in-case-you-missed-it/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/screenshot-from-2016-08-29-13-47-05.pngScreenshot from 2016-08-29 13-47-05Pretentious Farming (A.K.A Winemaking) in Hungary.2016-08-29T11:53:44+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/08/26/climate-weather-and-when-to-harvest/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/august_temps.pngaugust_tempsLocal August temperatures for 2015 and 2016 and the long term historical average. Data source: http://www.accuweather.comhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-26-18-29-45.jpg2016-08-26 18.29.45For now, we will just let the grapes hang on the vines.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-26-18-27-48.jpg2016-08-26 18.27.48Current Turán (Agria) grape Brix of about 18.2016-08-27T11:24:27+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/blog/2016-08-13T15:00:23+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2016/07/17/storm-damage/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-14-14-08-11.jpg2016-07-14 14.08.11Hail damage on Pinot gris.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-14-14-07-54.jpg2016-07-14 14.07.54Hail damage on Pinot gris.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-14-14-09-34.jpg2016-07-14 14.09.34Hail damage on Turán.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-14-14-08-41.jpg2016-07-14 14.08.41Hail damage on Pinot gris.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-17-01-47.jpg2016-07-17 17.01.47High winds pushed over many vine rows, breaking wires or cordon posts in the process.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-17-00-13.jpg2016-07-17 17.00.13https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-17-07-55.jpg2016-07-17 17.07.55Hail damage to grape leaf.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-17-06-37.jpg2016-07-17 17.06.37Hail damage to grape leaf.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-17-08-25.jpg2016-07-17 17.08.25Hail damage to grape leaf.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016-07-17-16-56-51.jpg2016-07-17 16.56.51Hail damage on Italian Riesling.2016-07-17T15:38:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/agria-turan/2016-07-03T13:18:18+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/lavender/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-18-14-10-05.jpgLavender wands.Lavender wands.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-18-13-52-36.jpgLavender wands.Lavender wands.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-18-13-51-58.jpgLavender wands.Lavender wands.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-18-14-19-49.jpgLavender wands.Lavender wands.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-18-14-15-19.jpgLavender and lavender wands.Lavender and lavender wands.2016-08-16T23:04:41+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/irises/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-16-12-52-381.jpg2015-05-16 12.52.38https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-32-18.jpg2015-05-18 19.32.18https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-31-41.jpg2015-05-18 19.31.41https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-28-27.jpg2015-05-18 19.28.27https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-23-36.jpg2015-05-18 19.23.36https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-21-15.jpg2015-05-18 19.21.15https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-18-09.jpgIrisIrishttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-18-19-13-25.jpg2015-05-18 19.13.25https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-16-14-04-34.jpg2015-05-16 14.04.34https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2015-05-16-13-48-43.jpg2015-05-16 13.48.432016-07-03T13:05:16+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2016/06/15/grape-flowers/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2014-06-01-14-13-16.jpgClose up of grape flowers, most just before blooming, but with some already bloomed (see the white stamens).. The the absence of petals, which simply fall off when the flower blooms.Close up of grape flowers, most just before blooming, but with some already bloomed (see the white stamens).. The the absence of petals, which simply fall off when the flower blooms.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-05-12-19-42.jpgTurán (aka Agria) in bloom.Turán (aka Agria) in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-05-12-18-56.jpgTurán (aka Agria) in bloom.Turán (aka Agria) in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-06-05-12-22-08.jpgTurán (aka Agria) in bloom.Turán (aka Agria) in bloom.2016-06-15T10:18:11+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/06/04/st-george-and-the-dragon-fly/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/screenshot-from-2016-06-05-1057561.pngScreenshot from 2016-06-05 10:57:56St. George and the dragonfly.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/screenshot-from-2016-06-05-105756.pngScreenshot from 2016-06-05 10:57:56St. George and the dragonfly.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-04-23-08-49-34.jpgSt. Georges dragon fly.St. Georges dragon fly.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-04-23-08-50-06.jpgSt. Georges dragon fly.St. Georges dragon fly.2016-06-05T09:18:31+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/05/23/from-where-i-sit/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-23-14-14-54.jpgFrom where I sit.From where I sit.2016-05-23T19:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/05/22/bee-n-bee/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-22-14-03-22.jpgThe sealed cell shows that a solitary bee has deposited her brood there.The sealed cell shows that a solitary bee has deposited her brood there.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016-05-22-14-03-45.jpgDrilling holes in piece of wood creates a solitary bee hotel.Drilling holes in piece of wood creates a solitary bee hotel.2016-05-22T13:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/06/03/downy-mildew-2/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_251570427.jpgGrape leave mitesGrape leave mites: lower side of leaf showing white mite colony.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_251570426.jpgGrape leave mites.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_279984691.jpgDowny MildewDowny Mildew: on young grapes. The name comes from how the fungus looks like fluffy goose down on the grapes.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_279984690.jpgDowny MildewDowny Mildew: classic white fungus growth spot on the under surface of a leaf in the same location as the oily spot.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/img_279984689.jpgDowny MildewDowny Mildew: classic "oily" spot on the upper surface of a leaf.2016-05-18T12:46:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wine-tourism/2016-05-05T19:34:04+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2016/04/28/new-uses-for-old-windows/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-09-16-29-01.jpgBird feedeer construction.Bird feedeer construction.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-11-14-01-17.jpgInserting cut glass into bird feeder.Inserting cut glass into bird feeder.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-11-14-07-51.jpgA little culk to keep the glass in place.A little culk to keep the glass in place.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-11-14-14-52.jpgFinished bird feeder.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-11-15-37-51.jpgOld window cold frame.Old window cold frame.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-12-15-20-32.jpgOld window glass panes.Old window glass panes.2016-05-02T10:25:50+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/05/01/iris-bloom-festival-in-may/2016-05-01T12:00:07+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/04/27/no-bees-but-some-almonds/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-23-11-35-35.jpgA small 2016 almond crop.A small 2016 almond crop.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-23-11-35-19.jpgA small 2016 almond crop.A small 2016 almond crop.2016-04-27T09:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/04/24/grafting-old-wine-with-a-modified-cleft-graft/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-11-41.jpg2016-03-30 10.11.41https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-14-52.jpg2016-03-30 10.14.52https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-16-50.jpgThe lower end of the scion is trimmed with a sharp knife into a wedge shape.The lower end of the scion is trimmed with a sharp knife into a wedge shape.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-17-21.jpg2016-03-30 10.17.21https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-21-29.jpg2016-03-30 10.21.29https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-21-53.jpg2016-03-30 10.21.53https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-23-07.jpg2016-03-30 10.23.07https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-26-37.jpg2016-03-30 10.26.37https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-29-16.jpg2016-03-30 10.29.16https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-03-30-10-31-26.jpg2016-03-30 10.31.262016-04-26T09:48:38+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/04/04/multi-bloom-again/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-04-08-43-29.jpgApple flower buds.Apple flower buds.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-04-08-38-06.jpgPlumb blossoms.Plumb blossoms.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-04-08-36-39.jpgPear blossoms.Pear blossoms.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-04-08-40-22.jpg2016-04-04 08.40.22https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2016-04-04-08-38-44.jpg2016-04-04 08.38.442016-04-04T10:01:21+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/03/22/a-wine-barrel-bird-house/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/screenshot-from-2016-03-22-120539.pngA wine barrel bird houseA wine barrel bird house2016-03-28T07:04:57+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/videos/2016-03-22T11:53:09+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2016/02/29/almond-flowers-but-no-bees/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/bees.pngBees. Essential pollinators.Bees. Essential pollinators.2016-02-29T14:23:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/02/22/almond-bloom-2016/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-02-22-13-17-52.jpgAlmond buds in February.Almond buds in February.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2016-02-20-14-11-41.jpgLook closely, and you will see the little pink almond flowers at the tips of some branches.Look closely, and you will see the little pink almond flowers at the tips of some branches.2016-02-22T14:35:22+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/02/10/farmers-markets-vs-supermarkets/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2014-12-13-13-22-571.jpgFresh from the garden, dirt and all.Fresh from the garden, dirt and all.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/market.pngFarmers Market vs Supermarket.Farmers Market vs Supermarket.2016-02-10T13:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2016/01/03/downy-mildew-texas-chili-and-wood-piles-a-year-in-review/2016-01-03T14:22:53+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/12/21/ny-times-advanced-techniques-and-other-falsies/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/screenshot-from-2015-12-21-160953.pngScreenshot from 2015-12-21 16:09:532015-12-29T12:29:56+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/12/22/winter-solstice-2015/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-09-16-33-43.jpgSunsetSunset2015-12-22T22:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/12/19/our-turan-agria-is-now-available/2015-12-19T12:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/12/04/doing-it-wrong-and-proud-of-it/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-22-45.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-23-21.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-24-05.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-24-18.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-26-28.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-26-42.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-11-14-16-27-32.jpgBurning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.Burning leaves and poluting the environment. The "right" way to do things.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-03-12-37-42.jpgFall leaves on the ground. Apparently, ths is "wrong".Fall leaves on the ground. Apparently, ths is "wrong".https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-03-12-38-14.jpgFall leaves on the ground. Apparently, ths is "wrong".Fall leaves on the ground. Apparently, ths is "wrong".2015-12-04T12:28:01+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/11/18/indian-summer-flowers/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-16-12-47-16.jpgNovember fall flowers.November fall flowers.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-16-12-47-25.jpgNovember fall flowers.November fall flowers.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-16-12-47-39.jpgNovember fall flowers.November fall flowers.2015-11-18T15:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/11/18/nut-season-almonds/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-11-18-16-17-52.jpgShelled and unshelled almonds.Shelled and unshelled almonds.2015-11-18T15:46:32+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/10/29/nut-season-walnuts/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-16-14-22-09.jpgWalnut fruit with seed.Walnut fruit with seed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-16-14-21-47.jpgWalnut fruit with seed.Walnut fruit with seed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-16-14-21-35.jpgWalnut fruit with seed.Walnut fruit with seed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-19-13-30-22.jpgShelled walnutShelled walnuthttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-19-13-57-54.jpgWalnutsWalnuts2015-10-29T17:58:37+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/10/20/nut-season-chestnuts/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-18-15-09-49.jpgChestnut hulls are very prickly. Best handled with gloves.Chestnut hulls are very prickly. Best handled with gloves.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-18-15-26-04.jpgChestnuts out of their hull.Chestnuts out of their hull.2015-10-20T13:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/10/08/building-fences/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-09-22-16-33-40.jpgVitis riparia I had carefully grown all summer to be used as grafted rootstock. Cut down by trespassing neighbor.Vitis riparia I had carefully grown all summer to be used as grafted rootstock. Cut down by trespassing neighbor.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-09-22-16-33-49.jpgVitis riparia I had carefully grown all summer to be used as grafted rootstock. Cut down by trespassing neighbor.Vitis riparia I had carefully grown all summer to be used as grafted rootstock. Cut down by trespassing neighbor.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-09-23-10-06-37_olines.jpgProperty lines.Property lines.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-23-10-04-36.jpgWire fence going up along the survey marker for a land survey I paid to have done on our property.Wire fence going up along the survey marker for a land survey I paid to have done on our property.2015-10-12T05:46:18+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/09/21/italian-riesling-harvest-and-crush-2015/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-21-11-26-20.jpgPressed and compacted grapes after pressing.Pressed and compacted grapes after pressinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-19-16-19-59.jpgStacking wooden extensions in the press.Stacking wooden extensions in the press.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-19-16-20-26.jpgRatchet mechanism in the press head.Ratchet mechanism in the press head.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-18-12-07-07.jpgItalian Riesling with side cluster.Italian Riesling with side cluster.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-18-12-49-43.jpgItalian Riesling with shoulders on the cluster and twItalian Riesling with shoulders on the main cluster and two side clusters.o side clusters.Italian Riesling with shoulders on the main cluster and two side clusters.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-18-12-50-09.jpgItalian Riesling with shoulders on the cluster (also some minor noble rot in the middle).Italian Riesling with shoulders on the cluster (also some minor noble rot in the middle).2015-09-21T14:26:34+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/09/05/stcoemgen-com-ranked-1st-and-3rd-at-google/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/google1_stcoemgen_m.jpgFirst place at google.hu image search.First place at google.hu image search.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/google3_stcoemgen_m.jpgThird place at google.hu image search.Third place at google.hu image search.2015-09-05T18:04:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/09/05/pinot-gris-harvest-and-crush-2015/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-05-12-45-54.jpg2015-09-05 12.45.54https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-05-12-46-07.jpgPinot gris grape cluster at harvest.Pinot gris grape cluster at harvest.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-05-14-01-11.jpgFreshly pressed Pinot gris grape must.Freshly pressed Pinot gris grape must.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-05-14-01-02.jpgFreshly pressed Pinot gris grape must.Freshly pressed Pinot gris grape must.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-09-05-11-42-41.jpgPinot gris in collection vat before crushing.Pinot gris in collection vat before crushing.2015-09-05T14:44:53+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/08/28/turan-aka-agria-harvest-and-crush-2015/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-26-10-27-34.jpgTurán grapes filling the collection vat.Turán grapes filling the collection vat.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-26-09-59-00.jpgTurán ready for harvestTurán ready for harvesthttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-26-10-28-28.jpgTurán grape cluster at harvest.Turán grape cluster at harvest.2015-08-28T17:45:46+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/08/05/veraison-2015/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-05-11-03-04.jpgTurán VeraisonTurán Veraisonhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-04-16-09-42.jpgPinot Gris VeraisonPinot Gris Veraisonhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015-08-05-11-23-39.jpgTramini VeraisonTramini Veraison2015-08-05T12:02:55+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/07/10/there-is-more-to-hungarian-wine-than-tokaji/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/wine_regions_hungary-svg.pngWine regions of Hungary. (citation: from Wikipedia using the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2)Wine regions of Hungary. (citation: from Wikipedia using the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2)2015-07-23T13:44:03+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/07/19/biological-pest-control/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-19-18-20-44.jpgThe European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) in its classic pose that provides its name. They will feed on anything small enough to capture.The European praying mantis (Mantis religiosa) in its classic pose that provides its name. They will feed on anything small enough to capture.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2013-10-12-13-16-53.jpgSmooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris). Also known as a common newt. Will prey on invertebrates.Smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris). Also known as a common newt. Will prey on invertebrates.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2014-10-17-20-48-21.jpgEuropean green toad (Bufo viridis). Will eat a variety of insects and invertebrates, mainly crickets, worms, moths, beetles and caterpillars.European green toad (Bufo viridis). Will eat a variety of insects and invertebrates, mainly crickets, worms, moths, beetles and caterpillars. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2014-09-28-16-18-59.jpgProbably a predatory tenebrionid beetle (species unknown) preying on a slug.Probably a predatory tenebrionid beetle (species unknown) preying on a slug.2015-07-23T13:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/07/20/summer-cooking-is-outdoor-cooking/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-20-19-11-24.jpgSummer cooking.Summer cooking.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-20-18-53-21.jpg2015-07-20 18.53.21https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-07-20-18-53-38.jpgSummer cooking.Summer cooking.2015-07-20T18:01:18+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/07/08/powdery-mildew/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-06-29-19-32-03.jpgPowdery mildew on grapes.Powdery mildew on grapes.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-06-29-19-35-56.jpgPowdery mildew on grapes.Powdery mildew on grapes.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/2015-06-29-19-33-02.jpgPowdery mildew on grapes.Powdery mildew on grapes.2015-07-08T15:00:04+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/06/28/june-in-the-vineyard/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-28-13-09-53.jpgTramini in June.Tramini in June.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-28-15-09-51.jpgPinot Noir in June. These vines are only three years old and only a few have grapes this year.Pinot Noir in June. These vines are only three years old and only a few have grapes this year.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-28-15-10-33.jpgKeknyelu in June. These vines are only three years old and only a few have grapes this year.Keknyelu in June. These vines are only three years old and only a few have grapes this year.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-26-08-52-37.jpgPinot Gris (Szürkebarát) in June.Pinot Gris (Szürkebarát) in June.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-26-08-53-54.jpgItalian Riesling in June.Italian Riesling in June.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-26-08-54-18.jpg2015-06-26 08.54.18https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-26-08-55-41.jpgTurán (Agria) in JuneTurán (Agria) in June2015-06-28T18:04:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/10/02/diy-wine-rack/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image0042.jpgWine Cellar RenovationWe actually renovate the wine cellar some years ago.2015-06-27T19:04:15+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/06/23/june-mulberry-wine-after-the-soaking/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-22-10-54-03.jpgMulberries and juice.Mulberries and juice.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-22-10-53-54.jpgRemoving the soaking mulberries and juice from the soaking vat.Removing the soaking mulberries and juice from the soaking vat.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-22-12-37-21.jpg60 liter with lid and cotten plug in place for primary fermentation.60 liter with lid and cotten plug in place for primary fermentation.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-22-12-37-02.jpgRemoving the soaking mulberries and juice from the soaking vat. The juice looks like Indian ink in this photo, but that is just a lighting issue from the photograph. The color is a rich deep purple-burgundy color.Removing the soaking mulberries and juice from the soaking vat. The juice looks like Indian ink in this photo, but that is just a lighting issue from the photograph. The color is a rich deep purple-burgundy color.2015-06-23T08:56:30+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/06/17/june-mulberry-wine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-15-09-05-59.jpgBuckets full of mulberries.Buckets full of mulberries.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-16-12-18-58.jpgBlack mulberries crushed and soaking in the primary fermentation vat.primary fermentation vathttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015-06-16-12-19-20.jpgWhite mulberries crushed and soaking in the primary fermentation vat.White mulberries crushed and soaking in the primary fermentation vat.2015-06-17T16:29:42+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/04/17/spring-dandelions-in-the-vineyard/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-11-12-38-46.jpgSpring wildflowers in vineyard.Spring wildflowers in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-11-12-39-21.jpgSpring wildflowers in vineyard.Spring wildflowers in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-11-12-41-06.jpgYoung vines.Young vines.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-11-12-42-14.jpg2015-04-11 12.42.14https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015-04-11-12-44-23.jpg2015-04-11 12.44.232015-04-17T14:18:08+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/03/31/replanting-a-wine-vine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_011.pngFill in the hole with dirt removed with the soil auger.Fill in the hole with dirt removed with the soil auger.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_002.pngRemoving the dead vine.Removing the dead vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_003.pngDrilling the new hole.Drilling the new hole.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_004.pngThe hole should be at least 50 cm (20 in) deep.The hole should be at least 50 cm (20 in) deep.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_005.pngPlacing new vine in hole.Placing new vine in hole.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_006.pngThis is a grafted vine, and the graft should be 5 cm (2 in) above the soil.This is a grafted vine, and the graft should be 5 cm (2 in) above the soil.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_007.pngContinue filling the hole and tamp down the soil as it is added.Continue filling the hole and tamp down the soil as it is added.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_008.pngAfter the hole is filled, giving a final stomp on the soil around the vine to set the vine in the ground.After the hole is filled, giving a final stomp on the soil around the vine to set the vine in the ground.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_009.pngTrim the new vine to only have two buds.Trim the new vine to only have two buds.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/selection_010.pngPost replaced and planting completed.Post replaced and planting completed.2015-03-30T20:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/03/30/stinging-nettle-pesto/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-14-13-43.jpgWhole grain bread, stinging nettle pesto, and local made cheese.Whole grain bread, stinging nettle pesto, and local made cheesehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-13-58-27.jpgChop the nettle with a large knife, using a rocking motion to avoid touching the plant.Chop the nettle with a large knife, using a rocking motion to avoid touching the plant.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-13-56-27.jpg2015-03-29 13.56.27https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-12-28-08.jpgSuggested to wear gloves when harvesting stinging nettle.Suggested to wear gloves when harvesting stinging nettle.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-12-27-30.jpgSmall spSmall spines all over the nettle plant will break off in your skin and releasing a host of chemicals, causing pain.ines all over the nettle plant will break off in your skin and relasing a host of chemicals, causing pain.Small spines all over the nettle plant will break off in your skin and releasing a host of chemicals, causing pain.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-29-12-23-57.jpgNew spring patch of stinging nettle.New spring patch of stinging nettle.2015-04-03T18:55:04+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/03/11/wellness-1st/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1875615142.jpgback support beltTake one of these and call me in the morning.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1875615141.jpgBack support belt.Back support belt.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1875615140.jpgYet another hole in the ground.Yet another hole in the ground.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1299705410.jpgworn gloveI work my gloves hard, and wear them out so fast I buy gloves by the bushel.2015-03-27T21:10:04+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/03/27/planned-power-outage/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2015-03-27-12-12-13.jpgThe new post was made in Germany.The new post was made in Germany.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/oldpowerpost.jpgOld power line wood pole after removal.Old power line wood pole after removal.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2011-11-26-11-11-31.jpgThe new post today. The weather turned cold and raining again the day after all the posts were replaced and we have power again full time.The new post today. The weather turned cold and raining again the day after all the posts were replaced and we have power again full time.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2011-11-26-11-11-51.jpgThe new post is pressure treated against rotting (you can tell from the green tint to the wood).The new post is pressure treated against rotting (you can tell from the green tint to the wood).https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2011-11-26-11-12-42.jpgOld power line pole top rot.Old power line pole top rot.2015-03-27T11:27:15+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/03/18/almond-bloom/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/almond_blossom3.jpgAlmond blossom.Almond blossom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/almond_blossom1.jpgAlmond budsAlmond buds2015-03-18T19:13:33+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/02/04/a-crocus-winter-choir/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-04-16-13-10.jpgCrocus pushing through.Crocus pushing through.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-04-16-13-21.jpgCrocus pushing through.Crocus pushing through.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-04-16-14-02.jpgCrocus and Iris.Crocus and Iris.2015-02-04T14:22:02+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/02/02/it-snowed-last-night/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-02-11-05-16.jpg2015-02-02 11.05.16https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-02-11-06-04.jpg2015-02-02 11.06.04https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-02-11-06-26.jpg2015-02-02 11.06.262015-02-02T20:15:18+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/02/01/start-at-the-top-or-how-to-build-the-perfect-winter-fire/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-01-29-10-37-58.jpgSmall dry tree branches can also be used instead of thin wood strips.Small dry tree branches can also be used instead of thin wood strips.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-12-35-05.jpgAdding wood.Adding wood.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-44-17.jpgLight the paper.Light the paper.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-44-28.jpgTwigs start on fire.Twigs start on fire.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-45-16.jpgTwigs fully in combustion.Twigs fully in combustion.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-49-36.jpg2015-02-01 11.49.36https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-49-52.jpgTwigs burnt and the thin wood strips are no starting to burningTwigs burnt and the thin wood strips are no starting to burninghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-54-07.jpgThin wood strips fully burning.Thin wood strips fully burning.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-11-56-16.jpgStove wood starting on fire.Stove wood starting on fire.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015-02-01-12-01-38.jpgFire continuing down the layers of wood.Fire continuing down the layers of wood.2015-02-02T12:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2015/01/27/some-warm-blues-guaranteed-to-raise-january-temperatures/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bluesbellbsallee_feature1.jpgbluesbellbsallee_featurehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bluesbellbsallee.jpgBlues Bells and Barbara SalleeBlues Bells and Barbara Sallee2015-01-27T19:56:43+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/12/01/the-data-driven-farm/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/barometer.jpgAnalog barometerAnalog barometerhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/weatherwidgt.pngWeather widgtWeather widgt2015-01-01T11:23:16+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/12/31/ending-on-a-low-point/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/end2014tempsc.pngEnd of year temperatures in Celsius. Source: www.accuweather.comEnd of year temperatures in Celsius. Source: www.accuweather.comhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/end2014tempsf.pngEnd of year temperatures in Fahrenheit. Source: www.accuweather.comEnd of year temperatures in Fahrenheit. Source: www.accuweather.com2014-12-31T13:36:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/12/22/winter-solstice-2014/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/p3020046-640x640.jpgWinter - An idyllic view.Winter - An idyllic view.2014-12-22T13:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/12/14/december-garden-warm-soup/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/december_garden.jpgDecember GardenDecember Gardenhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/december_soup.jpgWarm garden fresh soup.Warm garden fresh soup.2014-12-14T18:07:05+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/09/16/weather-that-is-good-for-mushrooms-is-bad-for-wine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-16-17-33-16.jpgMushrooms and other fungus love wet weather.Mushrooms and other fungus love wet weather.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-16-17-30-13.jpgGray rot from the fungus Botrytis cinerea.Gray rot from the fungus Botrytis cinerea.2014-12-01T18:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/11/28/grafting-vines/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-10-14-35-07.jpgThere were more living American roots than expected, and all had to be found and staked so they were not cut down during late fall mowing.There were more living American roots than expected, and all had to be found and staked so they were not cut down during late fall mowing.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-10-14-34-53.jpgFinding the still living American roots was easier to do before all the vine leaves dropped in the fall.Finding the still living American roots was easier to do before all the vine leaves dropped in the fall.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014-11-10-14-34-36.jpgLetting the land lay fallow and rest before replanting.Letting the land lay fallow and rest before replanting.2014-11-28T10:43:25+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/10/02/house-renovations-episode-28/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627881.jpgRoof tile starting to show a slight bowing inward toward the house interior.Roof tile starting to show a slight bowing inward toward the house interior. Wood battens may be failing due to age, dry rot or moisture damage. In any case, it is a sure sign that the further investigation should be taken.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627882.jpgimg_2145627882https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627883.jpgWith tiles removed the old batten bowing wood is easier to see.With tiles removed the old bowing wood is easier to see. Overall the battens were in decent shape, but some where starting to show signs of dry rot. The rafters however were still in excellent shape. To have delayed roof replacement more than a few more years may have resulted in damage to the all important rafters.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627884.jpgOur house's roof is constructed with a post and lintel system. All joined with tenons and hand wrought wood dowels without a single metal nail.Our house's roof is constructed with a post and lintel system. All joined with tenons and hand wrought wood dowels without a single metal nail.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627885.jpgNew tiles installed just in time before the rain.New tiles installed just in time before the rain.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627886.jpgA modern vapor barrier being installed over the rafters.A modern vapor barrier being installed over the rafters.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_2145627887.jpgView of Lake Balaton through the roof rafters after tiles were removed.View of Lake Balaton through the roof rafters after tiles were removed.2014-10-20T13:53:52+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/about/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/me1.pngme2014-10-12T21:58:16+00:00weekly0.6https://stcoemgen.com/2014/09/22/storm-front-and-autumnal-equinox/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/stormfrontpanorama.jpgStorm Front PanoramaStorm Front Panoramahttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014-09-21-18-03-11.jpgStorm FrontStorm Front2014-09-22T12:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/08/21/downy-mildew-redux/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-21-13-42-55.jpgThe heaviest damage has been to the Turán. Which is why I still consider this an experimental vine type in our vineyard.The heaviest damage has been to the Turán. Which is why I still consider this an experimental vine type in our vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-21-12-42-01.jpgNow showing part of the lower grape leaf covered by the upper leaf and what fungal damage occurred due to the contact fungicide not being applied due to this physical coverage.Now showing part of the lower grape leaf covered by the upper leaf and what fungal damage occurred due to the contact fungicide not being applied due to this physical coverage.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-21-12-41-28.jpgPinot Gris leaves that received copper sulfate spray.Pinot Gris leaves that received copper sulfate spray.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014-08-21-12-40-11.jpgMultiple fungus attacks on grape cluster.Multiple fungus attacks on grape cluster. Showing both powder and downy mildew damage. This grape cluster was buried in the vine under leaves and none of the contact fungicide spray reached it. So it gives a good example of what our entire vineyard would look like without spraying.2014-08-21T11:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/08/07/if-wwi-were-a-bar-fight/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/normal_01287.jpgUS troops - assault training in France US troops - assault training in France. Great War Primary Document Archive: Photos of the Great War - www.gwpda.org/photos2014-08-08T01:00:16+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/07/24/jazzmagas-2014/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jazzmagas_logo1.jpgjazzmagas logojazzmagas logohttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/jazzmagas_logo.jpgjazzmagas logojazzmagas logo2014-07-24T12:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/07/22/thats-not-what-i-ordered/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2013-08-15-11-54-34.jpgWhite juice Nero (upper left) versus red juice Turán (lower right).White juice Nero (upper left) versus red juice Turán (lower right).https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2013-08-15-11-54-09.jpgTurán berry above, Nero berry below.Turán berry above, Nero berry below.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/nero_turan.pngTwo grape varieties, clearly different. Can you see the differences?Two grape varieties, clearly different. Can you see the differences?2014-07-22T19:24:23+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/07/18/benjamin-franklin-circa-1779-on-wine/2014-07-20T14:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/07/11/the-soothsayer/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-07-11-14-11-50.jpg7 cm of water. It looks wet. That is all my personal PR consultant and publicist allowed me to say. 7 cm of water. It looks wet. That is all my personal PR consultant and publicist allowed me to say. 2014-07-11T13:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/07/01/lavender-days/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-06-26-17-30-001.jpgLavender in June.Lavender in June.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-05-22-11-24-331.jpgLavender in May.Lavender in May.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-04-28-10-27-431.jpgLavender in April.Lavender in the vineyardhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-03-26-12-19-17.jpgLavender in March.Lavender in March.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/2014-02-28-12-06-441.jpgLavender in February.Lavender in February.2014-07-01T14:55:42+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/06/24/summer-storm/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lighting.pngLightning flash making it like day.The above image was taken near midnight. This is not daylight, but a screen capture of a very close lightning flash, off screen but can be seen in part in the upper left of the image, making our garden look like daytime.2014-06-24T12:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/06/01/grape-bloom/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-01-14-14-54.jpgPinot Gris grapes in bloom.Pinot Gris grapes in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-01-14-13-16.jpgClose up -- grapes in bloom.Close up -- grapes in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-01-14-17-02.jpgNero (eating grape) in bloom.Nero (eating grape) in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-01-14-16-39.jpgTurán (Agria) grapes in bloom.Turán (Agria) grapes in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-01-14-18-55.jpgItalian Riesling grapes in bloom.Italian Riesling grapes in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-06-01-14-17-23.jpgTurán (Agria) grapes in bloom.Turán (Agria) grapes in bloom.2014-06-03T09:58:12+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/05/24/vines-n-roses/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-13-41-03.jpgVineyard end post rose bush.Vineyard end post rose bush.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-24-13-40-01.jpgVineyard end posts near hill edge.Vineyard end posts near hill edge.2014-05-24T13:24:42+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/05/13/rain-now-drought-later/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/rainrain.jpgWeather Widget in FirefoxWeather Widget in Firefox2014-05-13T08:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/05/06/a-flycatcher-nest-and-little-bundles-of-fluff/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-06-11-06-07.jpgSmall window on our front porch with a bird nest. Can you see it?Small window on our front porch with a bird nest. Can you see it?https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-05-06-09-11-36.jpgToday some of the eggs had be "replaced" by little bundles of feather fluff.Today some of the eggs had be "replaced" by little bundles of feather fluff.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-04-29-14-22-14.jpgEggs in the nest.Eggs in the nest.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/2014-04-29-14-22-03.jpg2014-04-29 14.22.03A flycatcher has built a nest in our window.2014-05-06T10:29:26+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/07/31/turan-veraison/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/turanveraisonalmost.jpgTurán Veraison Almost CompleteTurán veraison almost complete. The stragglers should get to work, we have wine to make soon.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/turanveraison.jpgTurán VeraisonEnd of July full veraison (color change) in Turán grapes.2014-04-19T08:26:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/04/07/the-leviathan-of-vines/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-07-14-02-30.jpgItalian Riesling leafing out.Italian Riesling leafing out.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-11-39-11.jpgTurán leafing out.Turán leafing out.2014-04-07T14:03:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/04/06/apple-blossoms/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-54-37.jpgApple Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-53-13.jpg2014-04-06 14.53.13https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-53-02.jpgApple Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-52-45.jpg2014-04-06 14.52.45https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-52-27.jpgApple Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-51-51.jpgApple Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-51-27.jpgApple Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-06-14-50-57.jpgApple Blossoms2014-04-06T17:20:14+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/04/all-harvest-festival-2013/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/screenshot-from-2013-10-04-203128.pngAll Harvest Festival2014-04-01T16:58:56+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/02/28/signs-spring-is-coming/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-03-01-12-14-05.jpgAlmond flowers.Almond flowers.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/weather_report.pngweather_reporthttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-28-13-11-45.jpgBulbs pushing new growth.Bulbs pushing new growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-28-13-17-03.jpgNew rose buds.New rose buds.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-28-13-15-28.jpgLilac bud pre-spring swelling.Lilac bud pre-spring swelling.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-28-13-13-28.jpgPiles of vine cane from yearly vine trimming.2014-04-01T16:54:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/04/01/multi-bloom/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-14-33-27.jpg2014-04-01 14.33.27https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-14-33-51.jpg2014-04-01 14.33.51https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014-04-01-14-34-26.jpg2014-04-01 14.34.262014-04-01T13:58:19+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/03/20/spring-2014/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-03-20-17-21-37.jpgCherry tree buds about to open.Cherry tree buds about to open.2014-03-20T18:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/03/06/simplicity/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-05-21-17-07.jpgWarm bread. At this point in time it will melt the butter all by itself.Warm bread. At this point in time it will melt the butter all by itself.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-05-20-52-53.jpgBread in the oven.Bread in the oven.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-05-20-47-16.jpgBread stage 2. After second raising.Bread stage 2. After second raising.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014-02-05-19-44-20.jpgBread stage 1.Bread stage 1.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2013-12-20-18-58-12.jpgFireFire2014-03-06T21:05:35+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/01/02/a-tale-of-two-properties-fall-planting/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-06-30-09-32-12.jpg2013-06-30 09.32.12https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-06-30-09-31-37.jpgOne Iris type among hundreds we are raising.One Iris type among hundreds we are raising.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-12-20-12-54-49.jpgWine vine planted.Wine vine planted.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-12-20-12-56-18.jpgA micro excavator with a drill attachment made the holes for planting.A micro excavator with a drill attachment made the holes for planting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image0212.jpgProperty 2 at time of purchase.Property 2 at time of purchase.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-02-12-22-40.jpgAfter fall wine vine planting.After fall wine vine planting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-07-25-15-03-03.jpg2013-07-25 15.03.03Property 2 after leveling with a harrow.2014-02-28T13:06:53+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/02/15/down-time/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15-16-11-10.jpgRose brambleRose bramblehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15-16-11-00.jpg2014-02-15 16.11.00https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15-16-10-55.jpg2014-02-15 16.10.55https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15-16-10-27.jpg2014-02-15 16.10.27https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15-16-10-11.jpgNot a rose bush, but a freakin' tree.Not a rose bush, but a freakin' tree.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-15-16-09-51.jpg2014-02-15 16.09.512014-02-15T16:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/02/02/an-icy-start-to-february/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-02-15-47-31.jpgCurvy shape. This is from a plastic tarp over our firewood.Curvy shape. This is from a plastic tarp over our firewood.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-02-02-15-46-46.jpgA layer of ice was on everything today.A layer of ice was on everything today.2014-02-03T11:38:07+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/01/17/elado-means-for-sale/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image0288.jpgElado - a.k.a. Property for saleElado - a.k.a. Property for salehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image122.jpgElado - a.k.a. Property for saleElado - a.k.a. Property for salehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image118.jpgElado - a.k.a. Property for saleElado - a.k.a. Property for sale2014-01-29T13:13:22+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/01/19/good-wine-needs-no-bush/2014-01-19T16:51:12+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/02/04/spring-planning-2013/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/new_vine_bundles.jpgnew_vine_bundlesJust some of the new vine bundles buried in the background trench for the winter.2014-01-17T14:24:32+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/04/30/a-tale-of-two-properties-spring-planting/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_800603674.jpgNew Pinot Noir.New Pinot Noir.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_123534354234.jpgBefore replanting.Before replanting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/drilling.pngDrilling to plant new vines.Drilling to plant new vines.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913841.jpgClose spacing of temporary wine planting for summer season.Close spacing of temporary wine planting for summer season.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913836.jpgimg_1715913836https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913834.jpgDrilled holes for planting.Drilled holes for planting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1751966883.jpgNew vineyard.New vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_819766548.jpgProperty 2: Tilled and forground preped for over summer temporary planting of current wine plants.Property 2: Tilled and forground preped for over summer temporary planting of current wine plants.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_800603671.jpgNew wine vines staked and planted.New wine vines staked and planted.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_800603669.jpgAfter replanting.After replanting.2014-01-17T14:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/01/13/the-wine-thief/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2013-06-23-18-50-47.jpg2013-06-23 18.50.47https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-13-40-17.jpgWine thief of a different kind.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-13-43-07.jpgUsing a finger is a traditional method to keep wine in a wine thief.Using a finger is a traditional method to keep wine in a wine thief. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-13-41-05.jpgGlass wine thief.Glass wine thief.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-13-50-51.jpgA modern wine thief has a glass stopper at the end to keep the wine inside.A modern wine thief has a glass stopper at the end to keep the wine inside.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-13-13-44-22.jpgWine flowing from a wine thief into a glass.Wine flowing from a wine thief into a glass.2014-01-13T13:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2014/01/06/house-renovations-episode-127-a-milestone/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-06-13-15-44.jpgFinally: rain gutters.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014-01-06-13-11-13.jpgFinally: rain gutters.Finally: rain gutters.2014-01-06T19:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/12/26/christmas-racking/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-12-26-13-08-23.jpgClose up of fine lees in glass carboy.Close up of fine lees in glass carboy.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-12-26-13-07-47.jpgFine lees in glass carboy.Fine lees in glass carboy.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-10-07-15-02-08.jpg2013-10-07 15.02.08Looking at lees through the neck of a glass carboy.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-11-06-15-16-22.jpgClose up of lees at the bottom of a 60L barrel.Close up of lees at the bottom of a 60L barrel.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013-11-06-15-16-06.jpgLees at the bottom of a 60L barrel.Lees at the bottom of a 60L barrel.2013-12-26T13:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/12/21/winter-solstice-2013/2013-12-21T17:17:41+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/11/15/primary-fermenter/2013-11-15T20:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/11/04/grape-jelly/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-04-14-49-11.jpgGrape jelly on toast.Grape jelly on toast.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-04-14-47-14.jpgUnknown gape variety Jelly.Unknown gape variety Jelly.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013-11-04-14-44-40.jpgUnknown grape variety after harvest.Unknown grape variety after harvest.2013-11-04T13:13:48+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/30/not-normal/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-30-13-05-43.jpgNew leaves in fall?New leaves in fall?https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-30-13-07-58.jpgFall buds with fall leafFall buds with fall leafhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-30-13-06-44.jpgNew leaf growth with fall leafNew leaf growth with fall leaf2013-10-30T12:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/28/how-to-make-a-bad-wine-step-1/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image0301.jpgHow not to harvest grapes.How not to harvest grapes.2013-10-28T18:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/24/for-a-charm-of-powerful-trouble/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/screenshot-boilandbubble-mp4-1.pngBoil And BubbleBoil And Bubble2013-10-25T13:33:46+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/22/aging-barrel/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/old_oak_barrel3.jpgold_oak_barrel3https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/old_oak_barrel2.jpgOak barrel being broken up for firewood.Oak barrel being broken up for firewood.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/old_oak_barrel1.jpgold_oak_barrel1A 350 liter oak barrel I removed from our cellar. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cooking_fire.jpgTraditional Hungarian cooking over oak barrel wood. You can almost smell the wine in the smoke.Traditional Hungarian cooking over oak barrel wood. You can almost smell the wine in the smoke.2013-10-29T09:11:49+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/10/patience-required/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/cut_fountain_mold.jpgCutting lines to remove the mold for the raised backing for the garden faucet basin.Cutting lines to remove the mold for the raised backing for the garden faucet basin.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-09-11-15-05-43.jpgGarden faucet basin after final wall plaster was applied and the basin was installed.Garden faucet basin after final wall plaster was applied and the basin was installed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-09-04-09-53-52.jpgAfter removing the Styrofoam mold.After removing the Styrofoam mold.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-09-03-17-45-43.jpgMold for making a raised backing for a garden faucet basin.Mold for making a raised backing for a garden faucet basin.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2012-09-02-16-01-27.jpgSomeday....When we get the framing done, insulation installed, vapor barrier applied and taped, plasterboard up, primed and painted, that picture will look great on the wall in the back room.2013-10-21T17:16:06+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/09/13/my-spy/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/binoculars.jpgBinoculars in the hands of a Hungarian. Be afraid. Be very afraid.Binoculars in the hands of a Hungarian. Be afraid. Be very afraid.2013-10-21T15:42:18+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/06/04/cherry-season/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_160687925.jpgMore cheeriesMore cheerieshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_160687926.jpgCherriesCherrieshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_160687927.jpgBig beautiful cherriesBig beautiful cherries2013-10-21T15:40:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/07/01/set-in-stone/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2057013591.jpgVolcanic hills of the Badacsony wine Region.Volcanic hills of the Badacsony wine Region.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_252459536.jpgTerrace wall under construction.Terrace wall under construction.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_252459533.jpgTerrace wall under construction.Terrace wall under construction.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_252459535.jpgimg_252459535https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_252459534.jpgTerrace wall under construction.Terrace wall under construction. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1436031046.jpgConcrete TerraceConcrete Terrace2013-10-21T15:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/06/20/summer-solstice-2012/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_2101455364.jpgRaspberryRaspberryhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_719761749.jpgPeachesPeacheshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_203559542.jpgElderberryElderberryhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_9114566351.jpgPeachesPeacheshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_719761748.jpgTomatoes (just starting to ripen)Tomatoes (just starting to ripen)https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_719761750.jpg"Hard" pear"Hard" pearhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_719761751.jpgPepper (a stable of Hungarian cuisine) Pepper (a stable of Hungarian cuisine) https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_719761752.jpgEggplantEggplanthttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_9114566291.jpgimg_9114566292013-10-21T15:39:47+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/06/12/oh-deer/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/deer.jpgDoe (female deer)Doe - a bit fuzzy. I need a better camera for distance shots.2013-10-21T15:37:32+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/06/10/hard-rock-vining/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_446828998.jpgimg_446828998Rocky soil. Or is is soily rocks?https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_446828999.jpgThe ubiquitous basalt rock.The ubiquitous basalt rock.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_446829000.jpgLarge scoria sample.Large scoria sample.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_446829001.jpgPolygonal jointed columnar basalt.Polygonal jointed columnar basalt.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_446829002.jpgSmall scoria sample.Small scoria sample.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/img_1485353700.jpgimg_1485353700Badacsony wine region volcanic reminants near Lake Balaton.2013-10-21T15:37:21+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/05/31/stormy-weather-farmer-blues/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_17821641331.jpgimg_1782164133Stormy Weatherhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_17821641321.jpgimg_1782164132https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_17821641311.jpgimg_1782164131Wine vine in bloom.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_12796173401.jpgimg_1279617340Tomatoes in the garden.2013-10-21T15:36:57+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/03/20/springing-into-action/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1319787963.jpgimg_1319787963Almond flower.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1319787964.jpgimg_1319787964Almond flower openinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1319787965.jpgimg_1319787965Lilac buds just starting to show.2013-10-21T15:36:39+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/03/15/beware-the-idles-of-march/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_848995050.jpgimg_848995050Early Spring field work in progress.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_572043871.jpgimg_572043871Bulbs starting to grow in late winter.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_848995048.jpgimg_848995048Roses starting to leaf out in late Winter.2013-10-21T15:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/03/07/spring-is-coming-time-to-prepare-for-winter/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image0197.jpgImage0197Line stacking between posts.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image0202.jpgwood pileTraditional stacking wood in a line between posts.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/image0200.jpground wood stack2013-10-21T15:35:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2011/10/25/gregor-mendel-and-the-gray-monk/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1994263102.jpgimg_1994263102Close up image of incomplete color change in Pino Gris berries. In one cluster: one berry (lower right) was left half colored, one berry (middle) was only 2/3rds colored and two berries failed to change at all.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1994263101.jpgimg_1994263101Incomplete color change in Pino Gris berries.2013-10-21T15:35:43+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2011/08/07/august-days/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_858794320.jpgimg_8587943202013-10-21T15:35:29+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2011/09/06/piros-tramini-not-quite-gewurztramine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_399737182.jpgPiros TraminiPiros Tramini clusters up close.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_399737183.jpgimg_399737183Piros Tramini clusters nearing harvest in early September.2013-10-21T15:34:15+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2011/08/23/riesling-not-quite-the-king-of-whites/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1039924587.jpgimg_1039924587Italian Riesling in late August.2013-10-21T15:33:31+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2011/10/20/gray-monks/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1994263095.jpgimg_1994263095Pinot Gris at harvest.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1994263094.jpgimg_1994263094Larger cluster of Pinot Gris after veraison.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_1221139437.jpgimg_12211394372013-10-21T15:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/03/11/trimmin-them-vines/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_623468237.jpgimg_623468237Stubs for next year's canes shown circled in red.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_623468236.jpgimg_623468236Last year's growth stubs are marked with black lines. These were planned as the source of this year's canes 12 months ago.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_45054329.jpgimg_45054329https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/img_45054328.jpgimg_45054328Untrimmed vine.2013-10-21T15:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/04/11/how-to-make-a-great-wine-step-1/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1975036490.jpgimg_197503649060 cm (24 inch) deep hole ready for planting a new wine plant.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1975036491.jpgimg_1975036491Rocks of all sizes are encountered when digging holes for planting wine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1975036492.jpgimg_1975036492Trimmed wine roots ready for planting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/img_1975036493.jpgimg_1975036493Newly planted vine.2013-10-21T15:31:23+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/05/18/binding-obligations/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_1847564755.jpgimg_1847564755Wine vine attaching itself to the trellis wire for self support.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134415.jpgimg_338134415A traditional tool to bind wine: string.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134416.jpgimg_338134416Step 2. Release to unreel the binding tap.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134417.jpgimg_338134417Step 3. Position the tool around a cordon wire and a vine stem to bind.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134418.jpgimg_338134418Step 4. Compress the tool again, this time hard and the tool will staple and cut the binding tape at the same time.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134419.jpgimg_338134419Step 5. Remove the tool and you will see the nicely bound vine.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134420.jpgimg_338134420A hand binding tool.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/img_338134421.jpgimg_3381344211) Start by compressing the tool to grab the binding tape.2013-10-21T15:30:43+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/07/04/our-2011-riesling/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1480121117.jpg2011 RieslingRieslinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1480121118.jpg2011 RieslingRieslinghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1480121119.jpg2011 Riesling2011 Riesling2013-10-21T15:28:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/07/18/messy-enough-to-be-healthy/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_246032587.jpgTilled rows with aisles allowed to remain in vegetation.Tilled rows with aisles allowed to remain in vegetation.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1860170592.jpgTilled aisles with rows allowed to remain in vegetation. Tilled aisles with rows allowed to remain in vegetation. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309610.jpgWildflower in vineyard.Wildflower in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309611.jpgWildflowers in vineyard.Wildflowers in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309612.jpgWildflower in vineyard.Wildflower in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309613.jpgimg_925309613https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309614.jpgWildflower in vineyard.Wildflower in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309615.jpgWildflower in vineyard.Wildflower in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309616.jpgNative grass in vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_925309617.jpgWildflowers growing in the untiled rows provides food and habitat to native insects.Wildflowers growing in the untiled rows provides food and habitat to native insects.2013-10-21T15:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/08/23/ripe-for-the-picking/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1593842470.jpgA simple hand held pH meter.A simple hand held pH meter.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1593842471.jpgDigital display showing the grape juice pH of 3.0.Digital display showing the grape juice pH of 3.0.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1593842472.jpgUsing a refractometer to measure Brix. This measurement shows a Brix of about 19.6.Using a refractometer to measure Brix. This measurement shows a Brix of about 19.6.2013-10-21T15:25:48+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/09/11/real-red-wine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_127648761.jpgA crushed Turán grape berry clearly showing the red juice within.A crushed Turán grape berry clearly showing the red juice within.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_127648760.jpgTurán grape berry.Turán grape berry.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img_1059267161.jpgHungarian TuránHungarian Turán2013-10-21T15:25:00+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/07/31/a-touch-of-color/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1077564869.jpgItalian Riesling is also ripening, but will not show a significant color change.Italian Riesling is also ripening, but will not show a significant color change.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1059267161.jpgTurán (a Hungarian grape variety) berries fully changed in color, but still ripening.Turán (a Hungarian grape variety) berries fully changed in color, but still ripening.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1059267162.jpgSzürkebarát (Pinot Gris) berries changing color as they ripen.Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris) berries changing color as they ripen.2013-10-21T15:24:28+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/08/29/volunteers/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2067684073.jpgOther volunteers are left where they are found. Upon removing a small garbage pile of broken concrete pieces left over from cellar renovation, a sapling walnut tree was found and left to grow. Now at six meters (seven feet) tall it shades visitors to our winery over a new sitting area with a lake view. Volunteers can end up having quite a positive affect.Other volunteers are left where they are found. Upon removing a small garbage pile of broken concrete pieces left over from cellar renovation, a sapling walnut tree was found and left to grow. Now at six meters (seven feet) tall it shades visitors to our winery over a new sitting area with a lake view. Volunteers can end up having quite a positive affect.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_10542694861.jpgimg_1054269486https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1054269486.jpgSome volunteers need help in finding their way. This first year walnut tree was found growing in the vineyard at the base of a vine. This volunteer will be carefully replanted this fall in a more appropriate location.Some volunteers need help in finding their way. This first year walnut tree was found growing in the vineyard at the base of a vine. This volunteer will be carefully replanted this fall in a more appropriate location.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_23180501.jpgOak tree volunteer carefully staked to indicate its position so it is not cut down accidentally by routine field mowing.Oak tree volunteer carefully staked to indicate its position so it is not cut down accidentally by routine field mowing.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1253626170.jpgVolunteers some times attract other volunteers. In this case a honey bee.Volunteers some times attract other volunteers. In this case a honey bee.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1253626169.jpgSunflower volunteers can't help but make you smile.Sunflower volunteers can't help but make you smile.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_1253626168.jpgSunflower volunteers in the vineyard are allowed to grow.Sunflower volunteers in the vineyard are allowed to grow.2013-10-21T15:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/10/24/falling/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_475620046.jpgTraditional Hungarian dancing at a harvest festival.Traditional Hungarian dancing at a harvest festival.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_963576564.jpgOctober wine vines in fog.October wine vines in fog.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_963576565.jpgItalian Riesling grape bunch, Fall 2012.Italian Riesling grape bunch, Fall 2012.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_963576566.jpgApple crusher.Apple crusher.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_963576567.jpgBeware of the blades in an apple crusher, as they are sharp and designed to shred the apples and any fingers that get near to them.Beware of the blades in an apple crusher, as they are sharp and designed to shred the apples and any fingers that get near to them.2013-10-21T15:22:54+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/10/29/one/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1576956103.jpgOur rose bushes, still pushing new blooms, were caught off guard.Our rose bushes, still pushing new blooms, were caught off guard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1576956104.jpgFirst snow fall of the season.First snow fall of the season.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1576956105.jpgPlumbs still in the trees.Plumbs still in the trees.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/img_1576956106.jpgWalnuts, still not changed into their fall colors, now with green leaves dusted in white.Walnuts, still not changed into their fall colors, now with green leaves dusted in white.2013-10-21T15:22:10+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/12/20/the-smokeout/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_914956023.jpgchimney_smokers_2012Chimney smoke on a cold day.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/img_914956024.jpghot_fire_chimney_2012Little to no visible smoke from a hot fire.2013-10-21T15:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/12/21/winter-solstice-2012/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/bonfire.jpgbonfire2013-10-21T15:18:58+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/01/20/now-you-are-cooking/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1598277883.jpgSnow view from porchSnow view from porchhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1598277882.jpgSnow view from porchSnow view from porchhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1598277881.jpgBaking a nice casserole.Baking a nice casserole.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1598277880.jpgBy the wood stove.By the wood stove.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_1598277879.jpgOur combination wood burning stove and cooking oven.Our combination wood burning stove and cooking oven.2013-10-21T15:17:24+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/08/02/cherry-wine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1486079029.jpgCheery wine from our cheery trees.Cheery wine from our cheery trees.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cherry_wine_colors.jpgred wine ruby and garnet colorsred wine ruby and garnet colorshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1190884751.jpgThe translucent garnet color of our cheery wine.The translucent garnet color of our cheery wine.2013-10-21T15:16:49+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/08/06/mulberry-wine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mulberry_wine_color.jpgmulberry_wine_colorhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1963444720.jpgThe deep ruby color of our mulberry wine. To see the colors more clearly, click on the image above for a full scale viewThe deep ruby color of our mulberry wine. To see the colors more clearly, click here or on the image above for a full scale viewhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1963444719.jpgMulberry wine from our mulberry trees.Mulberry wine from our mulberry trees.2013-10-21T15:15:48+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/07/10/the-bottle-collector/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2002255019.jpgBordeaux BottlesBordeaux Bottles - in all sizes and colors.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2002255021.jpgBurgundy BottleBurgundy Bottle - with the classic dead leaf green color.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2002255022.jpgGerman BottleGerman Bottlehttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2002255023.jpgDrying BottlesDrying Bottleshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/img_2002255020.jpgDrying BottlesDrying Bottles2013-10-21T15:14:56+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2012/08/08/building-sugar-brix-by-brix/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1879109242.jpgYou should see the Degrees Brix shown in the viewer. You should see the Degrees Brix shown in the viewer. From the above photo, you can see that the Degrees Brix is about 17.8 (shown as °mas Sacc since I purchased this refractometer in Switzerland all the markings are in German).https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1879109243.jpgAdd some grape juice to measure Brix.Add some grape juice to measure Brix. This is done by opening the hinged cover over the front bevel of the refractometer and squeezing out the juice of about half a dozen grape berries picked at random while walking through the vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1879109244.jpgHand RefractometerHand Refractometerhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1879109245.jpgGently close the hinged cover over the grape juice.Gently close the hinged cover over the grape juice. This will squeeze out some juice but gives a constant thickness of the juice for measurement.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/img_1879109246.jpgHold the refractometer in the sunlight and look through the eye piece at the other end.Hold the refractometer in the sunlight and look through the eye piece at the other end.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/2012-08-07-16-02-24.jpg2012-08-07 16.02.242013-10-21T15:14:21+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/03/13/a-tale-of-two-properties/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_123534354234.jpgBefore replanting.Before replanting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8934334343.jpgProperty 2: As purchased.Property 2: As purchased.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_75373927527.jpgView From Property 2The view of Lake Balaton from the top of Property 2.2013-10-21T15:07:02+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/03/20/spring-equinox-and-a-comet/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_836677197.jpgimg_836677197https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_836677196.jpgimg_836677196https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_836677195.jpgbundles of new wine plantsBundles of new wine plants stored in the ground for winter, just barely poking their tops above the melting snow.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_836677194.jpgblizzard conditionsHigh winds and snow created blizzard conditions last week.2013-10-21T15:06:24+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/02/14/texas-chili-and-hungarian-porkolt-a-cultural-parallel-with-capsicum/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/35be0a5.jpghttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_1273431134.jpgcasseroles à frireantique "Dutch Ovens" as or "casseroles à frire", a French term that suggests the utensil was first brought into the far west via the Great Lakes by French voyageurs in their large canoes. The French love for all kinds of cooking no doubt extended to frontier cooking. A casserole à frire has a long handle integrally cast into the utensil. This type was more common on the frontier than the modern type with the wire handle. Similar to most modern Dutch ovens they had three legs to stabilize in coals and keep off direct heat plus a raised rim to hold coals in the lid. Casseroles à frire are no longer commercially available and can only be acquired with great difficulty on the antique market. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2100714205.jpgHungarian Grey CattleHungarian Grey Cattle. A traditional meat source in Hungary.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_2100714206.jpgimg_21007142062013-10-21T15:05:44+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/03/28/a-tale-of-two-properties-the-rip-out/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_23180501.jpgYoung oak tree.Young oak tree on the property. These were flagged so they were not removed or damaged while the vines were removed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-27-06.jpg2013-03-23 11.27.06https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-26-32.jpg2013-03-23 11.26.32https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-26-21.jpgProperty cleared and ready for planting.Property cleared and ready for planting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-26-10.jpgProperty cleared and ready for planting.Property cleared and ready for planting.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-25-58.jpg2013-03-23 11.25.58https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-25-52.jpg2013-03-23 11.25.52https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-08-43-27.jpg2013-03-23 08.43.27https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-25-12.jpg2013-03-23 11.25.12https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013-03-23-11-25-37.jpgProperty cleared and ready for planting.Property cleared and ready for planting.2013-10-21T15:04:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/04/26/cherry-blossoms/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913842.jpgimg_1715913842Cherry Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913840.jpgimg_1715913840Cherry Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913839.jpgimg_1715913839Cherry Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913838.jpgimg_1715913838Cherry Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913837.jpgimg_1715913837Cherry Blossomshttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_1715913835.jpgimg_1715913835Cherry Blossoms2013-10-21T15:02:14+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/05/03/budding-ambitions/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_316765069.jpgSpring wine growth.Spring wine growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_316765068.jpgSpring wine growth.Spring wine growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_316765067.jpgSpring wine growth.Spring wine growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_316765066.jpgSpring wine growth.Spring wine growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_316765065.jpgSpring wine growth.Spring wine growth.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_316765064.jpgSpring wine growth.Spring wine growth.2013-10-21T14:59:07+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/05/11/thinning-buds/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1674948061.jpgimg_1674948061Before thinning. My closed fist is about 10 cm (4 in) wide, which is a good inter node distance for new shoots. Shoots closer than my fist width should be thinned.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/img_1674948060.jpgimg_1674948060After thinning. You can see the buds on the right have been removed as they were too close to other buds.2013-10-21T14:58:35+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/07/29/the-styrofoam-house/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/prepwork.jpgWall before StyrofoamWall before Styrofoam. Some added plaster was applied to make the wall straight enough to apply the Styrofoam.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/foamattached2.jpgWith Styrofoam AttachedAnother photo showing just the Styrofoam attached.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/foamattached.jpgStyrofoam AttachedStyrofoam attached to the wall.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wallundercoat.jpgBase Plaster Coat.A plastic net was applied to the Styrofoam and a plaster under coat was applied. The final plaster coat with a special external "colored" plaster will be applied in the fall. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/plasterundercoat.jpgPlaster Undercoat AppliedAnd again the same view with the protective plastic netting and base coat plaster applied.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/foamfasteners.jpgStyrofoam fastenersThe Styrofoam is stuck onto the wall with some thin plaster, then fastened securely with plastic pins drilled through the Styrofoam and into the wall. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/wallwithfoam.jpgThicker Wall With StyrofoamWall showing how thick the wall is now with the added Styrofoam. The outer 8 cm are the Styrofoam.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/8cmfoam.jpgEight cm foam insolation.Because of the bricks that made up our wall, we decided to go with a thick 8 cm (3.15 inch) thick insulation layer.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bricks.jpgbricksFrom left to right: normal red brick, old insulating brick, and modern insulating brick. Our wall was made up of the first two bricks, providing only minimum insulation.2014-01-19T13:15:41+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/07/30/our-stone-house/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/forecavestrippedc5b1.jpgPlaster Removeal.In the above photo, the plaster from the entrance space before our wine cellar room has been removed. You can see the old plaster still on the upper house to be removed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/housestripped.jpgPre-cellar PlasteredFront view of the cellar door and pre-cellar plastered.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/door.jpgFound DoorA door opening found when we removed the plaster from the main wall above the pre-cellar.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/rockanddirt.jpgRock and Dirt WallThis is not a pile of rocks. This is one the external walls of our house after the old plaster was removed. The rocks are stacked together only with dirt between them, not cement.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/forecaveplastered.jpgPlaster AddedIn the above photo we have had added plaster to the pre-cellar room and lower part of the house.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/doorbow.jpgDoor ArchThe door frame has an arched header, which was apparently hidden and not used by the last square door.2013-10-21T14:40:03+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/08/18/hill-wine/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/unknownvine.jpgUnknown grape variety in the vineyard.Unknown grape variety in the vineyard.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/muskotaly.jpgmuskotalyhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/harslevelu.jpgharsleveluhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/italian_riesling.jpgItalian RieslingItalian Riesling2013-10-21T14:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/09/09/house-renovations-episode-83-window-chopping/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/removed_window.jpgRemoved WindowThe old window after removal. I have to admit, I will not miss the prison bar look.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/old_window.jpgOld WindowThe old window still in the wall after external plaster was removed.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/new_window_frame.jpgNew Window FrameThe old window was removed, and a new brick frame was built to fit the new window. The first undercoat plaster layer has also been applied to the wall.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/new_window.jpgNew Window InstalledThe new window as installed with final plaster applied to the walls.2013-10-21T14:34:23+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/09/10/2013-pinot-gris-harvest/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/pinot_gris_must.jpg2013 Pinot Gris Must2013 Pinot Gris Must.2013-10-21T14:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/09/11/gardeners-friend-winemakers-horror/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/resting_grapes.jpgResting GrapesAllowing the grapes to rest in the cool cellar for several hours after picking gives creepy crawlies such as spiders, earwigs, and the noxious Asian Ladybird a chance to escape.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/asian_ladybug.jpgAsian LadybugAsian Ladybug2013-10-21T14:33:04+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/09/21/beep-beep-beep-boom/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/turan_ready_to_harvest.jpgTuran ready to harvest2013-10-21T14:32:11+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/09/24/2013-turan-agria-harvest/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-22-13-55-34.jpgTurán free run juice.Turán free run juice.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013-09-22-12-26-28.jpgIn the press hopper.Turán grapes before crushing.2013-10-21T14:30:59+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.com/2013/10/06/all-harvest-festival-2013-pics-and-vids/https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-18-47-29.jpgHungarian Whip.Hungarian Whip.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-18-47-06.jpgMusket balls and bullets.Musket balls and bullets.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-19-18-07.jpgMuzzel loading rifle with bayonet.Rifle with Bayonet.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/meandhawksmll.jpgMe and the Harris Hawk.During the falconry demonstration, I became an unexpected perch for the Harris Hawk. https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/screenshot-video-2013-10-05-16-17-12-mp4-1.pngArriving on the glove.Arriving on the glove.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-15-42-13.jpgHarris HawkHarris Hawkhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-16-09-16.jpgHarris Hawk back viewHarris Hawk back viewhttps://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-16-51-28.jpgAfter feeding.After feeding.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-17-26-13.jpgA cannon at the weapons exhibition.https://stcoemgen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013-10-05-17-26-34.jpgA cannon at the weapons exhibition.A cannon at the weapons exhibition.2013-10-21T14:29:06+00:00monthlyhttps://stcoemgen.comdaily1.02025-12-21T17:10:01+00:00