The folding. That's what they call this step in preparing the grape vines for spring and summer. They've been pruned to one strong cane and each cane will be "folded" to the horizontal and attached to a guide wire. New shoots will grow up from that cane and produce leaves and, eventually, grapes.
You can, hopefully, see the canes (with buds) attached to the horizontal wires.
We're still waiting for the landscape guy to show up for the annual hedge trimming (and other work). I sent him a text message this morning, hoping that he'll reply. It was a hard, wet, winter and I imagine he's backed up with work. But still, too long without a word. Fingers crossed.
My fingers are crossed, as well. I love the photo. Thanks for sharing this process.
ReplyDeleteI hope he responds. I have a purse called le pilage.
ReplyDeleteHoping for a response for you!
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