Hi all:Down here in the vineyard, the leaves are turning from their bright summer green, to a brilliant yellow & finally to a dark, rich maroon. Indian Summer, our California Autumn, is slowly slipping away and the cold afternoons are upon us. Winter is approaching in only a month .... and it is time to think about pruning.
After all the leaves have fallen, probably late in January, we will plan to prune all the growth down to one main cane, which will become the trunk of these first year vines. In my spare time, I have been reading all the "How To's" from agricultural extensions and alike, but the best source for pruning that I have found, so far, is a book (and a DVD!) from a UC-Davis trained horticulturalist, Lon Rombough, who now resides in Oregon.
After all the leaves have fallen, probably late in January, we will plan to prune all the growth down to one main cane, which will become the trunk of these first year vines. In my spare time, I have been reading all the "How To's" from agricultural extensions and alike, but the best source for pruning that I have found, so far, is a book (and a DVD!) from a UC-Davis trained horticulturalist, Lon Rombough, who now resides in Oregon.
Hey, following up with our little friends, the gophers (not!), Landscape Pest Control, who specializes in small vineyard and landscape pest control, has treated the vineyard for our little problem. So now we are on the watch for any intrusion back into the vineyard over the next 30 days by these burrowing demons! We have one mole living in the vineyard, but moles are beneficial as they are insectivores, so he gets to stay! The rest of you guys, stay out!!
Wishing you well from down in the vineyard,
John
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