Best Carignan Wines

Three buds should be present on the cutting.Store cuttings in peat moss sealed with plastic and keep in refrigerator at 40 degree F. There should not be shade. Any staking should be around 5 to 6 feet in height.Irrigate with an inch of water per week...

To save on soil and to help soil drain properly, line the bottom of the barrel with gravel, making sure to provide enough soil depth on top to accommodate the plants you wish to grow.

Toss the bag into the tub as the hot water is running and allow the bag of herbs to 'brew' as the water cools to a comfortable temperature. Depending on your zone, it blooms in spring to early summer.

You can strain the syrup if you prefer to remove the spices. Baking powder 1 tsp. You'll want to use good-quality Dutch-processed cocoa, too. Sophisticated, seasonal and simple: I love this combination of fruit, chocolate and wine.

There was a new guy in the garden area, and I convinced him to open the gate. Photo by Rick Gush Mario's shed is packed with wine bottles like these. Turns out Mario's whole back shed is packed with old bottles stacked in the dark.

We would comb the neighborhood lawns like a couple of wayward cows, ignoring the strange looks from the people living in the houses. There is something about the bacon fat and egg that counteracts any bitterness.Top with your favourite salad dressing...

Work a small amount of potting soil over the top of this mixture. Whether standing up with flowers flowing from the top down or tilted on its side for the appearance of flowers spilling out of the barrel, making such a yard-beautifying planter does not...

This palm, as the name suggests, is native to Chile where it once grew in huge numbers.Today the palm is protected so it's making a comeback, but years of ‘farming' it for its sap, which can be boiled down and fermented into a wine, has decimated the...

The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance , a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization created by the Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers, created the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing certification, which...

Warm regions with hot, dry days and cool, humid nights are ideal for growing wine grapes,. This means that table grapes are primarily used for eating and preserving while wine grapes are for, you guessed it, wine.

For instance, when Spanish Catherine of Aragon was married to English King Henry VIII, sherry's place in English court life was assured.English importers settled in Spain and discovered that sherry which was fortified with brandy, and hence had a higher...

In fact, ciders, wines and meads can all be made from just about any crop growing on your farm. Don't bother peeling or coring apples, as you'll strain out impurities during pressing.

Some Rights Reserved. Store in a tightly sealed container, as humidity will cause it to clump. I suppose you could put them in the oven at a very low temperature for a few hours to speed the process, though I've never tried it.

The riverbank grapevine can reach 50 feet in length and may overwhelm other plants. The leaves of wine grape range from 3 1/2 to 11 inches long, depending on the variety. All grapevines climb by means of tendrils.

The longer they are left on the wine, the sweeter and juicier they become.Hardy grape varieties are bred using indigenous grapes found throughout the eastern half of northern North America.

Here's a sampling: Bacchus & Barleycorn 6633 Nieman Road Shawnee, KS 66203 913-962-2501 Bier Haus 3723 West 12th St. Erie, PA 888-273-9386 BlueStem Winery 305 Third St. Parkersburg, IA 50665 319-346-1046 Country Wines Babcock Blvd.

There's more to growing edible plants than just eating them. These are people who make things with the bounty from their gardens, and they don't just stop at grilling up an. Plants can be used to provide color, fragrance and texture, all of which are...

White Lillet is aromatic, orangey and floral. I emphatically am not a cocktail person. Some years I concoct my own aperitif, known in French as vin cuit , from red wine, cognac, sugar, cinnamon and other spices and citrus peels.

There were also a bunch of old agricultural implements among the inheritance. The adventure at the new office/studio continues. Photo by Rick Gush I inherited old wine bottles with my new studio and office.

In part 2 of this 3 part series, I will discuss those hardy (zone 5 and colder) shrubs whose main claim-to-fame is their red to purplish foliage. They are available in a wide variety of sizes, so any garden can utilize examples from this group of shrubs.

OK, it was still priced like Kona, but for our weekend "treat" coffee it would be just fine. We sounded like any wine tasting party.Good quality beans produce a smoother cup of coffee.The harsh, bitter notes in lesser beans can be disguised by clever...

The results can be increased consistency, quality and marketability. So why keep a refractometer around, then? This is because alcohol also changes the liquid's index of refraction, confounding measurement.

Peel off a stack of five or so, re-package the remaining sheets, and get them back in the fridge fast. I certainly don't find local quince very often, but I've enjoyed making rosy-colored quince paste membrillo in the past.

Frankly, any of these recipes would have been delicious, given the raw materials, but I chose a French-style preparation for our meal. By simply tasting it while you mix, you can make the adjustments to suit your preferences.

The white berries, although not as attractive to birds, are "honey" sweet.All types make excellent pies and jams.Beware if you choose to plant a purple or red mulberry tree. Some even report that the fruit is pretty much tasteless.

Their Spirit of the Hudson triple-distilled vodka passes through the beautiful, copper-and-brass distiller three times, and their Heart of the Hudson makes the journey twice. Judith Hausman's Blog – The Hard Stuff – Urban Farm OnlineThe Hard StuffIt...

Some people like to add the grated lemon or orange rind, as well, or even the whole orange, chopped. I love it because it's made with mostly dried fruits, but I'm the only one in my family who eats it this way: Chop a mix of almonds and dried fruits,...