It’ll Change!
When we moved to west Texas four years ago, one thing we were told was not to fret the weather – give it time, it’ll…
Vineyard
Cows in the Vineyard
Our daily routine is just that, pretty routine. Each morning after breakfast, we all walk to the vineyard to prune. I say “we” loosely, because…
Haboob
Moving from lower Alabama to west Texas, we traded hurricanes for sand storms or haboobs. While they are much less life threatening than hurricanes, haboobs…
Pruning the Vineyard
Yesterday I explained what the prepruner was and how it works. After the prepruner is finished, hand pruning is done to further prepare the vineyard…
Prepruning the Vineyard
It is that time of year – time to prune the vineyard. For us this year, we will be using a mechanical prepruner. What, you…
West Texas Sunset
I hope you do not get tired of seeing pictures of the beautiful sunsets here in west Texas. Each one is like a unique painting!
Drip Irrigation
What a beautiful day we had yesterday! Knowing that vineyard work was soon to begin, we have been doing concentrated schoolwork in preparation to take…
Pellenc AP25
We have a new toy in the vineyard! It is the Pellenc AP25. What, you might ask is that? It is a battery powered tying…
West Texas Sunset
As you know if you have been reading Dimes2Vines for very long, moving from the lush green of lower Alabama to the deep brown of…
Winter in the Vineyard
While many may not see beauty in a vineyard during the winter, I do. Vines which are growing so vibrant and green during the summer, are…