Recent content by BonnieJoy

Rich - that just stinks to have lost so much of your crop! The weather severity and swings has been about as bad as I can ever recall. On a more positive note, your winery is really looking good. Like those flextanks.

I feel your pain. We at Blossom Ridge had the same issue this year. The birds stripped all 21 Marquette vines clean in early August. We quickly purchased a "Bird Gard" scare device from Orchard Valley Supply and so far most of the later maturing grapes are still hanging. The birds seem to have a...

Absolutely Stunning Pics. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for the compliments. We've had a steep learning curve and finally have vines we're not ashamed to post pictures of. The tiles around the posts are to protect them from getting chewed up by our high wheeled weed whacker. All the wires are 12.5 GA, but, fruiting wires are Hi Tensile Steel...

Here ya go, pictures hot off the press. Nope they haven't grown as fast as 2 -3 feet, but are filling out more. Traminette Row Traminette in Full Bloom Marquette with grape clusters

Pics taken May 28th. Vidal, Traminette, Marquette waking up Marquette Vine Marquette Clusters

Rich, What are you usingon the grass under your vines that has turned it brown?

About 3 years ago we bought a special nematode (be careful, there are 2 kinds), mixed them with water & sprayed them over theentire vineyard floor. They multiply after application and last many years. Just like Milky Spores, theyeat the Jap Bettlelarvae.We've neverneeded to break out the...

Haven't posted anything on the forum in quite some time. Thought I'd give a little update. We've gotten the same challenging weather here in NE Indiana that many others have reported. Therewere 2 flash floods in 2 consecutive weeks with 3" downed within 60 minutes both times. Was very glad that...

What a nice looking vineyard. I havevinifera envy.

Appleman - I just love what you've done with your tasting room. I would sure feel comfy staying awhile. How is last year's vintage coming? Been bottling your whites? Did youplant any Frontenace Gris in your vineyard? Congrats. It's always nice to see someone's dream become reality. I...

Does anyone use Lime Sulfur for their first spray before bud break?

I must agree with runningwolf - you are a "jack of all trades". What a super job. I could live in that room :)

WAY TO GO - ALL YOUR HARD WORK ISFINALLY GONNA PAYOFF.

Wow, Rich, I've been following your progress, and I love your choice of materials. That's gonna be a real cozy tasting room. Have you considerd putting in a wood or coal stove for supplemental heat & ambiance? Keep posting pics - I love watching your wineries growth..