New York Renovator

Anticipation

Posted on11. Jul, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

My baby grapes! Aren’t they lovely!

We have about a dozen clusters. So far, the deer and the birds have left this alone this growing season, but I’m still very wary. I have to get some mosquito netting to throw over the vine.
I just can’t wait!

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Amazing Grapes

Posted on28. May, 2009 by Mrs. Mecomber.

How sweet the sound! And the sight! It’s amazing grapes, and we GOT THEM!! Wooooo!

My grapevine survived its first winter, the scads of chomping, humgry deer, and the vicious Japanese beetle attack last summer. Now, it has to survive the bugs, the birds, strong winds, and curious children. Here’s hoping!

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Planting a Grape Vine

Posted on20. Apr, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber.

We’ve had several sunny days in a row in Upstate New York. A miracle! 80 degrees Fahrenheit, too! People can’t remember when it was so warm in April. I can– it was 18 years ago. I was overdue, expecting my first child. It was brutal, lol.
Anyway, we’ve been taking advantage of the wonderful weather and [...]

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