The Rondo grapes, both the older ones and the young ones, are finally flowering. There are plenty of insects to assist with pollination, though it's not required.
The Solaris is not yet flowering, but it's looking promising. The Pinot Noir has small florets that are farther behind. We may need a few more years of climate change to prompt them to act, but at least our vines will be mature enough to respond quickly. Unlike commercial cultivators who need reliable income today, we can afford to wait.
We attended a garden walk and lunch at Tilled Earth, Klaus Leitenberger's new edible garden project. He's striving to grow 1000 edible plants. There is a medicinal section, a vegetable section, an herb garden, an orchard and a forest. It was very interesting, and lunch was tasty and a good experience. He's going to come visit wth his son, the chef, who wants to get some grape leaves for his Greek kitchen.
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| Explaining the Hügelkultur |
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| Beautiful fireplace with tempered glass |
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| Lovely little glass house for tomatoes and cukes |
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| The new walled garden. |
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| Donkeys beside the vineyard. They all gave me a hug for my birthday! |
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