Tag Archives: Grapes

Pruning and Soldering

Posted on January 23, 2013 by itfarmer

The last few days have been bitterly cold, but before that, our winter was fairly warm. Since it has been cold enough to put the plants into a winter slumber, I’ve been pruning them on warm days. The grape vine … Continue reading →

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Tis the Season for Picking

Posted on September 26, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been trying to keep up with the ripening tomatoes since the first red alert cherries appeared, but somewhere along that timeline I fell pretty far behind, and my garden that used to be a sea of green has been … Continue reading →

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It’s Begun

Posted on March 14, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been waiting patiently, restraining myself from starting any seeds till the time is right, and that time is now. The season begins for me with Celery, which should be started 11 weeks before the last frost, several weeks before … Continue reading →

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A Lesson: Good Things Take Time & Effort

Posted on September 10, 2010 by itfarmer

As the growing season is winding down, I hope to post some of the lessons I’ve learned this year. 2010 is my second year for cloning grapes, also known as “propagating”. This year, I’ve made it a point to take … Continue reading →

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A Broader View of My Gardening Ambitions

Posted on June 24, 2010 by itfarmer

Here’s a picture of my larger garden, the one that includes Fruit Trees, Grapes and Various Cherries and Berries. The idea I’m shooting for is to build a more permanent garden around my seasonal garden. The tall posts placed in … Continue reading →

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