Monthly Archives: February 2012

Cider Press Complete

Posted on February 20, 2012 by itfarmer

Adonica Standing with the Press For the past two days, I’ve had one item which has topped my agenda: Finishing and testing out the cider press I’ve been working on. A good friend, Adonica in the picture above, heard about … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Taste the Sun, Plant Grapes

Posted on February 14, 2012 by itfarmer

Cloned Grape Vine A few years ago I learned how to clone grape vines, with the intention of growing table grapes, and maybe someday making wine as a side project. Soon after, I began accumulating more and more varieties of … Continue reading →

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Cider Press Progress

Posted on February 13, 2012 by itfarmer

Notched Landscape Timbers After working hard all summer on my shed and it’s second story wood shop, I’ve finally gotten started on my first serious project: A cider press.  The design isn’t really that complicated, but it requires a great deal of … Continue reading →

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Spring Projects for 2012

Posted on February 3, 2012 by itfarmer

Cider Press While the weather is still cool, and before the garden demands so much of my time, I hope to build a cider press in the same basic design as shown above. It’s a very clever setup that makes … Continue reading →

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