Returning to Boree Lane after the snow I found out what damage had been done by the weight of snow on tree branches. Photos show the fallen or bent branches. The extent of the damage was in close proximity to the house and garden fortunately, and comprised the following… The gum […]
Seasonal Effects
Winter mornings have of course provided crisp, frosty scenes and the morning sun struggling through the pine trees of the row behind in Murray Smith’s vineyard. The local brigade of magpies and parrots are out and about early searching for food. Frosty mornings was last modified: April 5th, 2016 by […]
Frosty mornings
I escaped Boree Lane before the snow arrived last month and the roads were blocked. Nick Lander, who manages the Carillion Wines vineyard next door for John Davis, had a visit from his daughter, Bethany, who was out to photograph snow scenes and took this great photo of Boree Lane […]
Vineyard under snow
Winter has arrived with some sub zero temperatures but not as intense at Boree Lane as further up the mountain slopes. Pruning has just been completed with the spurs cut back ready for Springtime action. Parrots, currawongs, magpies, etc are still visiting and occasional kangaroos are enjoying winter grass. No […]
Winter in the Vineyard
The last leaves are hanging on to the vines with the Cabernet Sauvignon vines still well covered. Our maple tree is truly multi-coloured and some leaves remain clinging to the pear tree. On the productive side bees are buzzing around the eucalypt blossom. Its clear, cold and colourful! Late Autumn […]