Wild grapes

There is something deeply satisfying about plucking fruit off a plant growing outside and tasting it right off the vine/bush/tree. Since childhood, I have reached carefully through the tiny and num…

Wild Grape Vine (Vitis riparia) is wild, edible and nutritious food. Identify wild grape vine via its pictures, habitat, height, flowers and leaves.

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Photographed here at the cottage one day this week while on a nature walk with Webster. I love the shape, color and intricate design on wild grape leaves and this one is perfect. Stay cool in this heat wave. Ours is supposed to break on Sunday and I cannot wait. I am so tired of having the air conditioning on 24/7. It's okay during the day, but I really miss sleeping with my windows open. The big walk-in closet is empty downstairs. I cleaned it top to bottom yesterday and it looks so nice. I…

Dreaming of homegrown grapes?

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The Ripening Begins! The Countdown to Harvest is On! 🍂✨⁠ ⁠ Our grapes are working hard in the vineyards, developing the perfect balance of sugar, acidity, and tannins that will shape the flavors of our upcoming vintages. As they soften and sweeten, the anticipation for harvest grows stronger each day.⁠ ⁠ This is a pivotal moment, where patience and nature’s magic come together to create the wines we’re proud to share. Stay tuned as we get closer to bringing this year’s vintage from vine to…

Wild grapes. Photo by John Grotz.