April Frost Again

April 21, 2017

Last year we had killing frost at the end of April. And this year it has happened again. So far …

Ground Hog Day and Vine Trimming

February 3, 2017

Yes, I know. Ground hog day is February 2nd. And this is February 3rd. And I know Punxsutawney Phil saw …

August 26, 2016

On this date last year, we were busy harvesting our Turán (Agria) grapes. A warm 2015 August gave the grapes …

July 17, 2016

The weather this year has been unusual. This spring I saw our first frost damage, and then the rest of …

April 29, 2016

We had a second day of frost. And the damage was more significant. The extent of damage was again spatial. …

April 26, 2016

We had freezing weather last night. It is nearly May, and this is the first time I have seen such …

February 22, 2016

Two days ago I noticed that our almond trees started to bloom. Almost a month earlier than last year!

December 4, 2015

According to the local village scuttlebutt/gossip, I do everything wrong. For example, how dare I leave leaves lying on the …