Join us for a full weekend of "Hands-On" laboratory experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and perform the major wine chemistry tests, including; pH, TA, Brix, soluble solids, sulfur dioxide, ethanol, volital acidity, residual sugar, and malolactic fermentation. May 7th-8th Missouri State University - Mountain Grove Campus/Shannon Hall Contact … [Read more...] about Wine Chemistry Workshop
The Mountain Grove Cellars held its Advanced Home Winemaking Workshop yesterday. Class size was limited due to the hands-on nature of the workshop. Dr. Karl Wilker presented information concerning laboratory analysis of wine to the 11 participants in the morning and C. J. Odneal and Dr. Wilker led a tour of the winery distillery during the mid-morning break. Lucas Snodgrass, … [Read more...] about Advanced Home Winemaking Workshop
Sixty-one people attended the Specialty Crops Workshop was held last Thursday, May 13. We had a great Drängen lay-down work cart demonstration, high tunnel site discussion, and a tomato grafting demonstration. Our guest speakers as well as our faculty and staff presented information on cut flower, bedding plant, vegetable and fruit production with an emphasis on high tunnels. … [Read more...] about Specialty Crops Workshop
The composting workshop held on Saturday the 17th got off to a bit chilly start, but the sun was out and everyone warmed up at the end. John Avery told us how much and what makes good compost. One of the Tri-County Master Gardener group, Duane Gabriel, had lots of experience of composting in different ways and let us in on his secrets. We ended up by selecting "volunteers" so … [Read more...] about Composting anyone?
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