Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Grape Vines

When we bought our house, the old Concord grape vines were a bit overgrown like the rest of the property. 

It took a little of this (Hubby dusting off the weed whacker)... 

And a little of that (Hubby pushing the mower around). 

It took some good pruning... 

And finally, some summer sunshine. 

At the end of a hot summer day, it's a nice spot to sit back and watch the vines grow. 

Some of Hubby's pickings from last fall. 
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54 comments:

  1. Moodi MummaApril 26, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Beautiful :o)

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  2. ChristineApril 26, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Oh, how I remember my grandparents' pergola over the dining room patio, covered with a very old Concord grape vine. The grape bunches hung down through the pergola. The fragrance!!! All things Concord came from the fruit of that vine. Thank you for the memory!
    Wonderful vines you have there!

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  3. ShanaApril 26, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Nice Photo-story!

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  4. Monica McCoyApril 26, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I am a new follower of your blog and have to admit that I am having difficulty not coveting your beautiful home and garden. I too have twins, and it makes me smile seeing your beautiful babies. Hope you are sleeping well :)

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    You know, I just love american vine, especially with pomegranate. :)) Good job with this place. Have a wonderful week there!

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  6. Robynne's NestApril 26, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Vino??

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  7. Susan FreemanApril 26, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Wonderful!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  8. RenéApril 26, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    What a treat it must be to pick fresh grapes. Your vines are beautiful Trina!

    --Rene

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  9. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowApril 26, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Somewhere in my childhood I remember Concord grapes. I must ask my mother if my grandparents had a grapevine. I know if I close my eyes I can see and almost smell them. Wonderful grape vines.

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  10. StephanieApril 26, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    That is a gorgeous spot to sit!

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  11. InMyOwnStyleApril 26, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Hi Trina-

    You truly are living the dream - looks wonderful.

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  12. pve designApril 26, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Everything you touch comes to life! (I mean you and your husband)
    Your work knows no limits.
    pve

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  13. ValerieApril 26, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    What fantastic photos! Working on getting my hubby to grow concord grapes. My brother has a mini orchard with grape vines also. He has starters ready, just need an agreement with dh!
    Love your setting too!

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  14. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdApril 26, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I would love to have a row of those grapevines in my yard. Love them!

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  15. the growers daughterApril 26, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    I love the look of vines. We live in wine country so I would be able to grow many varieties, it's just the work in maintaining the vines that keeps from it for now. I would love just two simple rows like this though. Gorgeous, as always.

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  16. DianneApril 26, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    I would say that your hubby has earned every grape! :)

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  17. PhiligryApril 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Beautiful! I have been wondering about this. I want to plant some. Do they need something for the vines to grow on? Everytime I go into the garden center I am so tempted to get some.

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  18. Pristine CristineApril 26, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    So lovely...and great inspiration to clean up our overgrown landscape as well!

    Cristine

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  19. CatherineApril 26, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Dear Philigry,
    They were growing on strong wires, supported by posts. We kept them as is as that system has held up well!
    Trina

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  20. designchicApril 26, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    A truly beautiful view...

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  21. Alexandra Bee BlogApril 26, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    What a fun endeavor! I love the seats you have set up by the vines!

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  22. Margaret Murphy TrippApril 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Concord grapes grow wild all around my neighborhood and when I walk at dusk in fall, they perfume the air with heady, fruity smell. Mmmmmmmmmmm. Beautiful post.

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  23. Simply LKJApril 26, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    We tried our hand at growing grapes, but they just didn't do well here in the hot south! What a lovely spot to sit and relax.

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  24. linda @ bushel and a pickleApril 26, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Deep rich purple grapes right off the vine...so delicious! Most of ours never make it in. You have more vines and they look great! Good job. Jelly making in your future?

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  25. Heaven's WalkApril 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    What a transformation, Trina! So lovely now with that darling bistro set by the vines! We're growing grapevines, too. Hubby loves to make our homemade wine with them. :)

    xoxo laurie

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  26. JaMieApril 26, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    okay could your blog be any more lovely?! love your style. It was my daughters 5th birthday a couple of weeks ago and we had a super cute party, follow me and check it out :)

    conradandjamie.blogspot.com

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  27. yvonne@designvignettesApril 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    We bought our farmhouse mostly because of the view looking out on the grapevines! Last winter the ancient arbor fell and now they are on the ground! Do you think with some serious pruning they will come back to life? How much did you remove to get such a good crop of grapes?

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  28. RhondaApril 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Oh, I love this! It looks very nice.

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  29. DebiApril 26, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Trina, like you and yours, my husband and I purchased our land and farm house about 11 years ago and did a renovation. I hope you folks enjoy the process like we did. It is a lot of work, but so worth it when the grass is mowed, the frogs are singing their songs, the pasture is green with our horses out there,and we can sit back and look at our "Shangri-la".
    Enjoy it. It is so much darn fun! Debi

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  30. MeghanApril 26, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Your blog is so lovely. I enjoyed looking at all your great photos.

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  31. CherylApril 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Love when you share pics of your property and the harvest it abounds. Those grapes look delicious.

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  32. Sarah BethApril 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    It is beautiful! What a great place to enjoy a glass of ice tea!!

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  33. AnonymousApril 27, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Hi Trina. I just discovered your blog through a random posting on some other blog in a search for Ikea wood counters, which I am getting ready to install. I just wanted to say that your house is one of the most incredible renovations I've ever seen and belongs in This Old House magazine. If you haven't submitted it, you absolutely must. The white/wood scheme is divine. Also, your children are gorgeous. I have a friend who had a little boy on Monday after 7 years of infertility. It truly is a blessing. Looking forward to following more.

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  34. PhiligryApril 27, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Trina,
    Strong wires and posts it is! Thanks so much for getting back to me. I love how yours look. I am going to get some this week. It is so rare that I find organic grapes in the store, and the kiddos just adore them. This is going to be a fun project for us!

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  35. 24 CornersApril 27, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    A little of this and that sure goes a long way!! Hope your beautiful vines get a good dose of sun this summer, I'm sure, like the rest of us...they are ready for it!
    xo J~

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  36. bjApril 27, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    How beautiful your property is.
    I love grape vines. Our son has a large grape vineyard here in West Texas and I can hardly wait until summer when I can go out and get some awesome photos. He sells to a winery here.

    I just love your pretty blog. I am signing up to follow and hope you will come see me soon.
    xo bj

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  37. Simple DaisyApril 27, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Oh my gosh...how awesome!! I planted tiny grapevines just last year.....I can't wait until they are overgrown and crazy all over my arbor:)

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  38. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    beautiful photos ..it all looks so peaceful and cozy
    KAT Griffin

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  39. Mary LouApril 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Would be cuter with some little people in the chairs but great for now..
    Nice work!

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  40. The House That A-M BuiltApril 28, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Heaven on earth. Heaven. A-M xx

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  41. ShariApril 28, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    You have a lovely blog! I just awarded you with "The Versatile Blogger award" on my blog.

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  42. Main StreetApril 29, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    All of that hard work paid off! Great post.

    Would love for you to stop by my blog. I just just did a fun post with a great coconut cupcake recipe!

    Have a great weekend.

    http://mainstreetsisters.blogspot.com/

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  43. Toyin O.April 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    These are very nice pictures:)

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  44. SueApril 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Hope you've invested in a steam juicer. So simple and such delicious juice! Enjoy those grapes again the fall!

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  45. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    You have a beautiful place. I love peonies. Wish we could grow them here in the South.

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  46. Paula Jo @ Home and Garden DecorMay 1, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    The grape vine's look wonderful. I bet it took lots of work, but it all paid off in the end. With the chairs and table out their among the vines looks like a real serene place.

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  47. DonnaMay 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    How very pretty! Best wishes.

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  48. The Shade Shop, Inc.May 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    I love your style of "country"!

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  49. red tickingMay 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    loving this... and the easter picture is beyond words... xoxo

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  50. Bad JoanMay 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Your blog is such an inspiration and the location is so beautiful!

    http://badjoan.blogspot.com/

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  51. MimiMay 3, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I just love hard work and sitting back at the end of the day admiring what you have achieved. Mimi xx

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  52. UnknownJune 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Lovely old vines..or old craftsman home near Pullman Wa. Had them surrounding our back patio and another on the patio off the sun room. How I miss them...I plan to plant grapes at the new cottage as soon as the fence is in.

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  53. JessicaJune 24, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Your blog is beautiful. I am completely mesmerized! Those grapes look delicious too..

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  54. PatriceNovember 10, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    The coolness under a grape arbor on a hot summer day, and the fresh, sweet smell and taste of those wonderful grapes is a childhood memory I will never forget.

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Thank you for leaving your thoughts. Kind regards, Catherine