The Cornus mas - the Cornelian Cherry Dogwood - is blooming in the horticulture garden. It is one of the first shrubs to blossom in late Winter / early Spring (earlier than forsythia). … [Read more...] about Something’s blooming!
Archives for March 2010
Our fruit brandy distillation workshop was held today. We limited the class size to 14 so all people could fit comfortably in the distillery and have a chance to participate in the process. Participants attended a lecture and spent the remaining time distilling grappa or grape brandy. … [Read more...] about Fruit Brandy Distillation Workshop
We held the annual Pruning Workshop on Saturday March 6 this year. Twenty participants arrived in the early morning cold south breeze to learn how to prune fruit crops. We formed two groups, one to start with apples and peaches and the other group began with blueberries and grapes, then we switched. All respondents to the evaluation said they had an excellent experience. … [Read more...] about John Avery Demonstrates Pruning a Peach Tree