May 14, 2017
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By Terence Bradshaw May 14, 2017 Orchards in the Champlain and Connecticut valleys are in full bloom now, and it looks like a good one. After my worrying comments last week about poor weather for bee flight, one grower last … Continue reading
May 5, 2017
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By Terence Bradshaw May 5, 2017 Ugh. Vermont orchards are largely at tight cluster (inland, cooler sites and cider cultivars) to pink (most of the Champlain Valley, Honeycrisp of course is lagging) to early king bloom in a few spots … Continue reading
May 1, 2017
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Dear Northern Grapes Project Webinar participants: Announcing the May Webinar (last webinar of the season): “Introducing Itasca – Minnesota’s new cold-hardy white wine grape” Matthew Clark John and Jennifer Thull University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Tuesday, May 9th, 2017 … Continue reading
May 1, 2017
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By Terence Bradshaw Grapevine buds are showing significant swelling in vineyards both in the Champlain Valley and at my house at near-1500 feet in Washington County, so bud break is right around the corner. However, This extended cool weather expected … Continue reading