New vineyard, not a winery, yet.
This is good news for those of us in Loudoun County- something that could help the ash trees !
The extreme temperatures moving in with Sunday's arctic blast may kill off a significant percentage of emerald ash borer larvae.
Wildlife helping tidbit. We have had about half a dozen little birdies lately knock themselves out. "didn't your Momma say not to fly into closed windows?" 😃
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Yes, it's winter, but birds hitting windows is a year round issue. Coming into feeders & winter bird baths means close proximity to homes. If you've ever heard a bird hit a window you know they hit HARD. If they survive the impact they often can be knocked out cold. So it's important not to just leave the critter laying there where it can be picked up by a predator (often a cat) or succumb to outside temperatures. Just gently pick the bird up and place it in the center of a "doughnut" shaped cloth or paper towel that is placed inside a cardboard box. The box should just have a few air holes and a cover. Keep one handy if you have a lot of window collisions.
Birds have air sacs (that work similar to our lungs) all along the sides of their body. The air sacs need to expand and contract freely. If the bird is left laying on its side, the bird can't breathe comfortably- thus why you place them upright in a doughnut for support.
So if you find a bird that is laying on its side, place it in the center of a "doughnut". Place the box in a warm, dark, quiet spot for the bird to recover. After a short while in the box, the bird may be OK to just fly up and away. You can do a short test flight in your bathroom. If the bird cannot fly after 1-2 hours call your nearest Wild Bird Rehabiltator. See photos below on how to make a doughnut to keep a bird upright. (Photos from Help Wild Birds FB page)
The hens and our little rooster enjoying Christmas Eve in the coop and listening to Christmas Carrols.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! 🐣🐔🎄✨
Mouse: "Hermes and I are teaching Daddy Joe how to prune the Chambourcin vines. " 👨🌾🍇🐾
"You missed one" said Doc our fearless grape hunting Lab😎🍇
Yes Doc ,after the grape season is over, and their work is done they get one last wish to be any color they want to be. 🍁
This is a cute idea ❄️🍇
Turn a wine barrel into an outdoor porch light!
Rural Loudoun is a treasure that people enjoy visiting, and living in, and there is a better way to address the traffic than more traffic lights and 4 laning with cement barriers north of White’s Ferry.
https://loudounnow.com/2018/09/27/rt-15-meeting-brings-out-communitys-divisions/
We trust that telling Loudoun farmers to move to "Wyoming" if they want to live on a farm is not a common point of view among our follow Loudouners.
Rest assured, we're not going anywhere. We'll be here to provide Loudoun consumers with locally raised meat, locally grown veggies, wool, honey, wine, fruit and countless other products.
So yes, we'll leave Wyoming to our friends in the Wyoming Farm Bureau.
Hi Just FYI on Sky Lanterns (chinese flying candle lanterns at night) that you let go in the air. Today we found around 25 in our vineyard, a couple in our creek. and some were in trees. Guess they were launched nearby, and not mad at anyone, but wanted to share. Additionally, these have metal and are not biodegradable plus they could have caused a major fire if they landed on the house and especially with the dry corn field next door. Thankfully our vines are green but if they had been dormant this could have been really sad. Please beware using candle lit lanterns. 😟
Update: Upon further review, as fun and mystical as Sky Lanterns are, they are illegal in VA unless tethered (not sure how we feel about a fire kite either 😉) but if you do ever have the chance to send Sky Lanterns to heaven, please do so in a legal area and use safe, biogradable materials that will not harm our crops, streams, rivers, and wild life. There are alternative fun things to do as well but spoiler alert: what goes up, must come down 👩🌾👨🚒🐢🐸🐈🐓🌲🌱🌿🌷🔥
Chambourcin
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If's official! We have formally adopted Route 15 N between White's Ferry and Montresor Rd.
You might need a note from us (parental approval) for any proposed changes to this section. 😁💙😁
#loudounfarms #Route15N #loveloudoun #VisitLoudoun #loudounvineyards #loudounrural #loudouncounty #vascenery #leesburgva 😁
So is everyone mowing like crazy? Geez!!👒
The sun is shining! Have a happy day! 🌞🌼🌻
Hey Blue Froggers! A friend of mine has opened a pretty B&B and I would like you all to like her FB page and follow the new happenings there. Click on her page and then like it for me. Thanks !! Jan https://www.facebook.com/wheatlandspring/
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Established circa 1832, the historic Wheatland Spring property is nestled among gently rolling hills in the heart of rural Western Loudoun County.
A little informative video giving a status update on what’s been going on in the vineyard. 😀
Prepping the vines to help them thrive in their second year. Watch us grow~
" I win! I win! " said the first bloom of our cherry tree. 🌸😁
Need to keep this out of Northern Virginia
The spotted lanternfly is beautiful, but dangerous. This invasive pest is in Pennsylvania. Learn how to keep it from spreading. bit.ly/2iRV6Wg
Snowy day in the vineyard. Birdhouse ready for new tenants!😃🐦
What’s Next on the Ag Business Front? Virginia’s Going Hemp – Loudoun Now
Doug Fabbioli, Fabbioli Cellars winemaker and owner and host of the Chamber of Commerce's PolicyMaker Series State of the Rural Economy event, listens to Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Bettina Ring. (Renss Greene/Loudoun Now) Biz News What’s Next on the Ag Business Front? Virgin.....
Cold and icy day, but Mouse (our dog) still loves to play! 🐶
Snoopy and the Peanuts gang
Fabbioli Cellars
This Weekend! $1 from every Bottle Purchase will be Donated to American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts in the state of Texas! #AmericanRedCross #HurricanHarvey
We are also accepting separate cash donations for American Red Cross.
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A little update on the vineyard. Things are growing well! These vines (close in) are Vidal Blanc vines and the vines farther out- are Merlot. We had a beetle scare- but they rebounded wonderfully. They will only be 3 months old July 28th. Some of the sleeves will be coming off soon. Jan Williams Kernan
For those of you who live along route 15 or use it to commute - here is a very unique and well done traffic survey that is being encouraged for participation: https://route15.metroquest.com
Information about relieving congestion on Route 15 north of Leesburg
Blue Frog is not a winery....but if we were one, we would want to be like Fabbioli Cellars by Doug Fabbioli Just down the street from us. They have a great offering this weekend!
Are you ready for Summer? A "Taste of Summer" is here with the new July Tasting Lineup!
And check out what's BACK just in time for Summer! Petit Manseng!
Perry Cider
2015 Something White
2016 Peti Manseng - Blue Waters Salad, Cucumber and Lemon Ginger Aioli on stone wheat cracker
2015 Chambourcin - Strawberry, Cream Cheese and Balsamic Glaze Drizzle on fresh baked baguette
2014 Zinfandel - Blueberry, Basil, Mozzarella and Dried Cherry
2013 Cabernet Franc Reserve - Goat Cheese, Lemon Beet Hummus and Blue Potato Chip Flakes on pita chip
NV Raspberry Merlot - Dark Chocolate Truffle Perfect Truffle
So if you are starting a vineyard, or just interested- wanted to keep sharing the steps along the way as we do them. The planting of vines, bamboo guides, the first guide wires and a sleeve on each baby vine have been completed. Our next step is to attach a wire clip to secure the bamboo guide poles to the lowest wire. Ben Sedlins of Short Hill Winegrowers is our advisor/manager/mentor for Blue Frog Vineyard. Here is Ben giving a tutorial on how to attach the clips. Monday 6/19 Ben will have his team out to help get the guides clipped.
Our Logo in great company! We are not a winery at this point (just a family vineyard) - but have the greatest sign!! Our sign is creating a huge demand for one!! Thank you Stilson Greene for the wonderful design.
Starting a new marketing campaign this week in Loudoun Now, here's the first ad with regards to the logos I've designed. Lightfoot Restaurant Blue Frog Vineyard and Farm Black Shutter Antiques Center The Kernan Group HalfKing Dog Money Restaurant & Brewery The Laurel Brigade Law Group
The New AG School (non-profit) was announced today with the help of the 100 Women Strong foundation. Blue Frog Vineyard is a benefactor of the mentorship provided by Doug Fabiolli (Fabiolli Cellars), along with Beth Star-Flores (Loudoun Cooperative Ext), Kellie Hinkle (AG Dev Officer Loudoun CO Ec Dev), and Ben Sedlins (Short Hill Winegrowers) Thank you all so much. We couldn't do it with out you. If you are starting a vineyard, this is your "go -to " group of advisors.
Green Sleeves (Half the vineyard has sleeves today!) :-)
Jan Williams Kernan
In honor of our Green Sleeves- here is the song!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owm8hH_6Qvk
One year Anniversary - and a Solar Solstice down the driveway. Thinking it's the blessing we feel it is- Enjoying the crazy adventure and our new neighbors and friends of Leesburg and Lucketts~!
Planting Complete. You are small, but you are strong. Will love to watch you grow.
A Baby Cabernet Franc Vine arrived today (along with many siblings). Welcome to your new home. :-)
Field Number one - Vidal Blanc- Hot Day ! Grow baby sprouts. Thanks to a great Team !
Day one of planting the vineyard. They do it the classic way, by hand, and we are very excited. Thank you Ben Sedlins and Doug Fabiolli! Great and Talented Crew
Thank you Doug and Ben at Fabbioli Cellars for letting Joe and I see your wonderful bottling operation today! So professional! Amazing operation!
Planting Prep for arrival of the crew / Planting days are Friday and Saturday! We think the rows are ready for their arrival. Vines include 1275 Petit Vidal, 1500 Chambourcin, 1500 Cabernet Franc, and 1000 Merlot. It's happening! OMG!!
Dogwoods Bloom and Dogs with Cherry Blossom snow on the ground. :-)
Signs of Spring at the Blue Frog- Life is Good
We thawed out! It's officially Spring with our first Tulip! Yippee!
Beep Beep Mouse
And Mr. Sun came out today- :-)
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Leesburg, VA
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The hens and our little rooster enjoying Christmas Eve in the coop and listening to Christmas Carrols. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! 🐣🐔🎄✨
A little informative video giving a status update on what’s been going on in the vineyard. 😀
Prepping the vines to help them thrive in their second year. Watch us grow~
So if you are starting a vineyard, or just interested- wanted to keep sharing the steps along the way as we do them. The planting of vines, bamboo guides, the first guide wires and a sleeve on each baby vine have been completed. Our next step is to attach a wire clip to secure the bamboo guide poles to the lowest wire. Ben Sedlins of Short Hill Winegrowers is our advisor/manager/mentor for Blue Frog Vineyard. Here is Ben giving a tutorial on how to attach the clips. Monday 6/19 Ben will have his team out to help get the guides clipped.
Day one of planting the vineyard. They do it the classic way, by hand, and we are very excited. Thank you Ben Sedlins and Doug Fabiolli! Great and Talented Crew
