A hedge or a hedgerow? A hedge typically refers to a closely planted row of shrubs or small trees, often trimmed and maintained to form a boundary. A hedgerow is a more diverse and natural planting consisting of a mix of woody shrubs, trees, wildflowers and grasses that serves a broad range of functions. One […]
As we approach a generational shift, it’s a good time to pause and outline the agriculture we wish to practice in the decades to come. Everything is accelerating, and we are convinced that a profound transformation must occur to better meet the planet’s needs and everyone’s aspirations in the face of climate change. Instead of […]
Among our rows of vines, we grow radishes… Let us explain why. «The Chinese radish,» also known as daikon or white radish, is a root vegetable commonly used in Asian cuisine: in salads, pickles, sushi, and ramen. With an outer skin that is white or pale green and a white, crunchy interior, daikon […]
Winter is the ideal time for planting new vineyards. «What and how to plant ?» is the question that the winemaker asks. The answer depends on what is anticipated in terms of climate and market trends. This is a complex exercise because a vineyard is established for the next 30 years or more, while climate […]
The year 2022, with its early start for plants, skimpy amounts of rainfall and long period of hot weather, was a reflection of recent years and probably of those to come. The climatic conditions were trying for all living things (plants as well as animals, including us)! Thankfully, once again, the vines proved their resilience […]
Regenerative agriculture — you have to see it to believe it! Well, at least, to understand it better. And so come spring 2023, we will be inauguring a small trail open to all in the heart of our agroecological zone, between vines, woods and orchards. Located in a peri-urban zone named Bellecoste, our lands […]
Year 1: The choice of our first set of seedings The return of warmer weather heralds the moment to start sowing our cover crops on land destined to eventually be planted with a new vineyard or orchard. In the life of a farm, it’s important to let land rest between two crops (in our […]
The philosophy behind regenerative farming focuses on conservation and improvement of our farming environments. It emphasizes restoring local biodiversity but above all improving the quantity and quality of topsoil. One of the most effective practices is the use of cover crops. Used correctly they mitigate soil erosion while improving soil fertility, quality, water retention, weeds, […]
As a generational handover approaches, it’s good to take a step back and imagine the kind of agriculture we want to practice in the decades to come. Everything is accelerating and we are convinced that a profound change must take place, to better meet challenges of global warming and to respond to the aspirations of […]
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