May 23, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Given the long stretches of cool-to-cold weather, bloom has been stretched out all over the place in Vermont orchards. In warmer sites, apples are at petal fall, yet many trees in most sites are holding on to significant blossoms. Don’t … Continue reading
May 20, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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With the heat this week things moved fast, vines at the UVM vineyard hover around 1-2 inches of growth and those at my house at 1440 feet in elevation are at bud burst. It’s time to really be thinking about … Continue reading
May 13, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Apple scab: With the rain that has started today and is expected to continue through Friday, I don’t need to tell this audience that we are starting a significant apple scab infection period for orchards across the state. Please keep … Continue reading
May 11, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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This cool weather is certainly holding bud stages back from substantial development in Vermont. At the UVM horticulture research and Education Center, our zest stars are in full bloom, yet most all other varieties are at lake pink with only … Continue reading
May 4, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Don’t forget we are hosting two twilight meetings this week, please register here: Registration Link Star Grazer Farm (Liberty Orchard) 2481 West St, Brookfield, VT 05036 Thursday May 7, 4:00 -6:30 and Mad Tom Orchard 2615 Mad Tom Road, East … Continue reading