Signs of Spring

One of our first signs of spring is the grapevine coming back to life. The grapevine is a wonderful plant to have in the paddock with only one problem. The grapevine is a bit like a James Bond villain - it wants to take over the world. Paddock workers need to tend to it on an almost daily basis cutting back new growth so the plant is forced to put its energy into growing fruit. Our grapevine has become shaded by surrounding plants in recent years so there is a plan (somewhere) to build a new arbor in a sunny spot. It just needs time, money and effort.