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
April 29, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Register here for one or both meetings, Registration Link PLANNING FOR ORCHARD SUCCESS: PEST, POLLINATOR, AND CROP MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING Star Grazer Farm (Liberty Orchard) 2481 West St, Brookfield, VT 05036 Thursday May 7, 4:00 -6:30 and Mad Tom Orchard … Continue reading
April 28, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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With spring here, I recorded and posted a quick video in the UVM vineyard today, which you can see here: 4/28/2026 Vineyard walk. -TB Buds are swelling in Vermont vineyards. At the UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center in South … Continue reading
April 28, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Here’s a quick note with rain expected in the next few days. -TB With the dry weather that we’ve been experiencing the last week or so, we have had an extended time without apple scab infection periods. However, there has … Continue reading
April 24, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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As we wrap up what could be a substantially damaging week for Vermont Apple Growers, I am heartened to have heard very little about damage from Monday night’s frost event. (Please report any damage in your orchard here). That doesn’t … Continue reading
April 21, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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I don’t need to tell anyone that it was cold last night—I am seeing 26°, 22°, 20°F from NEWA stations and hearing reports from growers of even colder temperatures down into the teens. That’s not unheard of for mid-April, but … Continue reading
April 21, 2026
by Terence Bradshaw
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Passing on this announcement for a webinar to be held today at 1:00 PM. While we are a bit further behind in Vermont than in many areas of New York, this material will be relevant to all growers in our … Continue reading