At Hawk and Horse Vineyards, spring is ushered in by one of the most beautiful aspects of biodynamic farming, the appearance California native wildflowers. As part of a natural eco-system, these “weeds” provide the invite beneficial insects and create a steady food supply for the occupants of our many bird boxes. The diversity of this native ground cover seamlessly integrates with our organic practices, adding nutrients to our soil profile, supporting water retention in the soils, and aiding in erosion control on our volcanic Lake County vineyard.