Posts Tagged ‘Regenerative agriculture’
Biodynamic preparation 500: What is cow-horn manure?
A healthy soil is the foundation of our winery. We enhance our soils fertility by applying cow manure.
Read MoreBiodynamic farming: Animals live freely on our farm
Farming biodynamically means healthy plants and healthy animals. We care for chickens, geese, ducks, and sheep visit every winter.
Read MoreFarm health: The benefits of minimal tilling on a vineyard
As a biodynamic vineyard we nurture our soil. Breaking up soil, or tilling, is damaging to the microbiome. We practice this minimally.
Read MoreFarm health: The importance of bees in our vineyard
Bees are necessary for life on our planet. We need to protect them at all costs. This is why signed up to be a bee-friendly certified farm. It’s another way we believe in giving back.
Read MoreWhat it takes to get Biodynamic® Certification for a vineyard
As a certified biodynamic farm, we grow in sync with nature. It ensures our wines from Alexander Valley are delicious.
Read MoreOur feathered helpers: Deterring pests naturally with raptors at Eco Terreno
We maintain a wild riparian area to encourage raptors to our farm. It’s a perfect partnership with benefits for all.
Read MoreFarming with nature: The benefits of bluebirds on a vineyard
A healthy birdlife is a sign of a healthy farm. We encourage bluebirds to our vineyard by offering bird boxes for safe nesting.
Read MoreRegenerative agriculture: Growing produce at our wine farm
Our vineyard is more than grapes. As regenerative farmers we grow organic produce all year round. That’s biodiversity.
Read MoreSaving water on a vineyard: How we limit our water usage
Farming regeneratively conserves water. We focus on building healthy soil able to retain moisture naturally.
Read MoreBudbreak at Eco Terreno: 2022 Review
The first sign of the vintage ahead. We prepare the vines for budbreak with a nutrient rich vermicompost made on the farm.
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