More photos and information after we have slept some!
Blessings,
Daniel
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Cover Crop Between the Rows of Vines
Cover crop of different sends are planted to help with water retention, fertility of the soil, and preventing soil erosion at Bingham Family Vineyards.
The vineyards in early spring
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