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It feels good when you walk outside in the spring, you can feel the freshness in the air and the warmth of the sunshine.
I can only imagine how good it must feel to see your plants develop buds and flowers, depending where you are located.
Speaking of buds, we know many viticulturists are having an anxious time right now, as a study revealed a high level of bud damage in the Okanagan-Similkameen region. Hopefully the buds we write about in this issue will bounce back like last year.
This year as well, some of our readers are still recovering from the previous flooding, especially in the Fraser Valley. I know from personal experience it takes a long time to recover from a flood or fire in your home. I can only imagine what it’s like on a larger scale, such as a farm, when your livelihood is also affected.
Also inside this issue, our editor Gary Symons investigated growing grapes and making wine in Scandinavia. Since they are also growing grapes in a ‘cold climate’, similar to Canada, it made sense to look into it and see what lessons could be learned.
We had discussed it earlier this year, as our analytics showed visitors from Norway were one of the top users of our website! We were curious, so Gary ran with it and contacted some of the top viticulturists in Scandinavia!
I found this super interesting to read, especially coming from a Swedish heritage. It’s something a bit different, and I hope you enjoy it. Let us know if you do.
Remember, if you need help or advice this year, turn to the advertisers inside the magazine who have researched the products to make available and provide specialized services that you need to have a successful year. They are dedicated to this industry and show their expertise and dedication by showcasing their businesses in the form of an advertisement or inside the Buyer’s Guide.
Summer will be here soon, will you be ready for sales and tourists visiting? The days go by so fast, it’s hard to believe it’s April already.
Remember to save the Buyer’s Guide Directory for future reference.
Happy Spring
Enjoy the magazine!