in the dirt

Grapes…

Posted on by annabel
30
May

Another major task at our new homestead involved pruning a sorely neglected grape vine that I hope will thrive after this much needed trim. I think I also need to fix the trellis, but will wait to see if the vine appears to recover before investing time in that. I was afraid I had pruned too late since sap was spilling out of the cuts I made, but it appears to have recovered with vigor! 

The jungle of vines. It doesn't appear to have been pruned in several years.
The jungle of vines. It doesn’t appear to have been pruned in several years.
Saving (hopefully not killing) the grapevine.
Saving (hopefully not killing) the grapevine.
Over a month later and there is new growth...amazing!
Over a month later and there is new growth…amazing!