Ummm... it is maybe 10 or 15 feet from the base of the plant to the end of the vines. There are ten plants trained horizontally on a wire fence. The base of the plants is thick and woody. As I say, I only really pruned once to see whether the fence was still under there or had maybe been...
Wow! You all are a fount of knowledge re grapes. I have a question too.
I have a well-established (could be 10+years) stand of grapes trained along a fence. They have not been producing anything that I can find, but the vines are incredibly robust and very leafy. I have only pruned them...
Hmmm... is that a proposal? But we don't know eachother yet :) Yes, it is excellent for wedding brunches especially. It really cleanses the palate between rich foods and it makes your lips so totally kissable!
I suppose your location must be an important determinant. My Climbing Iceberg was over nine feet on a pillar, very full, and never had a problem, other than being a buffet for my little goat. :)
I make a champagne and old rose sorbet from the wild roses because their flavour is stongest. Their hips make a very nice tea (iced or hot) and they are full of vitamin C.
If I could bear to eat a David Austin rose (they are so precious to my nose!), it would be Jude the Obscure. It has a...
Did you ever hear the saying "you have to be nasty to nasturtiums?" They flower best in poor soil- as another poster mentioned, soil that is to rich will make them put out all leaves and no blooms.
Every part of the plant is edible and has a mildly spicy taste. Green beans cooked with...
I love David Austin roses. I am a fiend for scent in flowers and I love the romantic look of very full blooms. I have had a bit of trial and error to find ones that survive the climate here in Canada, as well as my sort of benign neglect.
The most trouble-free roses in my 5A garden are...
Hi All!
I am a new member from Ontario, Canada. I am working at developing a sustainable plan for my little horse farm. I have a tiny vegetable garden and big dreams :) I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts and I look forward to getting to know you all.