Greendance Photos

  • Daring June sky

    New Marquettes

    Greendance - THE WINERY AT SANDHILL is currently adding a large vineyard block of the newly developed Marquette wine grape from the University of Minnesota breeding program. The first vintage will be expected in 2010. This large block is on a moderate slope and the 50 rows will be running north-south. Because of the slope the new vines are planted into a rye field for protection from wind and as a means of reducing erosion the planting year. Blue mylar grow tubes are sealed into the soil and provide a microclimate free of wind and insulated from harsh weather and immerse the new vines in blue light to promote upward strong growth without competition from weeds.

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    Last updated: Tue, 06/17/2008 - 20:09

  • Very late may evening guest

    Nectar Garden

    Construction is nearly complete on the Nectar Garden which is an accessible haven enclosed by the trellised Paw Paw trees, the flower cutting garden, and the antique apple orchard. A path wanders from the front of the winery and flows through various plantings, including many to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and stops at various cobblestone pods where there are seats and tables to pause and enjoy wine, cheese, and a baguette under an umbrella in the garden away from the world. Coming soon is the Gooseberry Performer's Shell in the lower end of the area.

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    Last updated: Wed, 06/04/2008 - 23:00

  • Traminettes in Spring rain

    Spring in the Vineyard

    There is no comparison to the light translucent greens contrasted with the deep blue hue of the post rain shower sky which occurred repeatedly this spring.

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    Last updated: Wed, 06/04/2008 - 22:51

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    Wines

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    Last updated: Thu, 03/27/2008 - 16:36

  • On the Farm

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