We’re doing some major upgrades here and during construction, we won’t be open for tours. We’re sorry if this means you have to skip visiting, we love it when people come by to see what we’re doing, and we’ll miss sharing that. As things are taking longer than expected, we can’t promise when we’ll be open, unfortunately.
Full Article…Construction at the Vanillery
Things are building over here at the Vanillery! These photos are of our new “Vanilla House” which now serves as our production facility for curing vanilla and for our chocolate making.
Full Article…We’re Finally Getting Back to Scotland
On a personal note, Lisa and I are going to Europe for several weeks this year. We have strong ties to Scotland, and it’s been too long since we visited.
The Store Will be Closed While We’re Gone
In the spirit of vacation, we won’t want to worry about getting orders filled while we’re gone.
If you want to order, plase come back after November 8, we’ll be open and ready to ship vanilla products!
Full Article…Pompona Vanilla Pods Have Arrived!
A fresh shipment of vanilla pompona beans has come directly from the grower in Peru.
Full Article…The 2022 Harvest Season is Looking Great!
We’re a couple of months into the harvest by now, and the beans are coming in strong.
Full Article…Potting Up Vanilla Seedlings
A few weeks ago, when I was in the vanillery doing a general prune, I came across several seedling deep under a dense section of vines. I took note of the location with the intention of moving the seedlings to pots so they can get a bit bigger before I plant them out in the new vanillery.
Full Article…Beans from Our 2021 Harvest are Coming In!
The Vanillery is featured on the Kauaʻi Visitor Channel
A show about the Vanillery is being broadcast on the Kauai Visitor Channel
Full Article…It’s the Peak of the Vanilla Flowering Season
Lisa and I spent a good part of the morning out in the vanillery pollinating the flowers. We’ve been out there every morning for several weeks already, but today was different. It seemed like the entire place was ablaze with the pale blossoms: everywhere you looked, flowers beckoned as if to say “come taste my sweet nectar” but of course, we were not there for that. Pollinating a vanilla flower takes delicacy, a steady hand and a familiarity with the anatomy of the orchid’s bloom. After a while, you can do it quickly, which is good, because there are several hundred of them ready to go today. There’s no waiting for these flowers, they’ll be closed for business by noon…it’s like… (read)
Full Article…Harvesting & The Vanillery is Getting Ready to Flower
Out in the vanillery, we’re starting to see the fresh flower buds emerging on the mature vines. Always an exciting time of the year as we anticipate the beginning of a new cycle. These little guys will be sprouting flowers in a couple of weeks!
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