Spring 2014

March 20, 2014

Today is the Vernal Equinox — the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Last year, our cherry trees …

Signs Spring Is Coming

February 28, 2014

Bulbs are pushing out of the soil. Roses are showing new leaf growth. Buds are swelling on Lilac bushes. And …

February 15, 2014

Mid February is an odd time of the year. It is too late to trim most fruit trees as they …

June 3, 2013

It has been cool and raining the past few days. Good conditions for downy mildew. Despite the cooler climate we …

May 11, 2013

I think most every gardener knows that to get the most out of a crop one must from time to …

May 3, 2013

The spring brings with it the budding of the wine vines. Photos below of new spring growth in the vineyard …

April 30, 2013

This is the third installment in my Tale of Two Properties serial. Progress on Property 1: I have already posted …

April 26, 2013

Our cherry trees bloomed this week. Just some photos. Enjoy.