Thursday, September 06, 2007

August 2007

The whole family came together to celebrate Nicholas's birthday. We grilled out and played games. Hannah started kindergarten so Susan busily gathered school supplies and clothes for her. Nicholas got a lot of exercise riding his new and much bigger bike he received for his birthday. Hannah continues to read lots of books.

Both of us continue to work around the yard. The garden was our largest, and most successful ever. The grass is officially the worse ever due to the drought. We're glad we didn't pay a lawn service this year.

Here are pictures for August.

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Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Spring 2007 Grapevines Ordered!

I finally located the Vidal Blanc vines that I have been wanting. I found a pretty reputable place in NY, called Double A Vinyards. They grow pretty much every varietal you can think of. It's important that you get quality, disease-free vines. Handling is important. The grape-growing/wine-making forum I belong to highly endorses this place with the bulk of its members ordering from here.

While I was at it, I couldn't resist the urge to snag a few Swenson White vines. These vines will come in the Spring of 2007. Many varieties are already sold out. Gotta get 'em early.

These new vines will be added to my first-year Mars, Concord and Niagra vines... truly making the backyard, my backyard vineyard :)

In addition to the grape vines, I have two Mont Morency cherry trees, one Bing cherry with an additional Bing being added in the spring (for cross-polination) and 1 or 2 North Star trees.

I have made my first batch of Blackberry wine from my brambles also in the back. The goal is to have the backyard supplying I'll the wine fodder I'll ever need within 5-6 years. Caio till next time.

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Tuesday, April 25, 2006

The Spring plantings are complete

Everyone heard me blathering about planting grapevines this spring. Well, the promise is delivered. I have three hybrids: Mars Seedless, Concord Seedless and Catawba. In addition, I planted two more Sweet Cherry trees (North Star and Bing) to add to the two Mont Morency Sour Cherry trees that will bear fruit this year.

What's more you may ask? I did establish the asparagus patch this year as well as strawberrys and a blueberry bush. I hope that in a year or three, I'll have a nice selection of wine, pie or canning fruit.

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Monday, December 12, 2005

Lawrenceburg Home 2005 Photo Collection

Check it out folks. This is a collection of photos that I have taken around the neighborhood over the last three years. These simple things in life remind me of how good it is to be alive and... how much I love this country.

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