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This is just a mid summer update from the urban survival garden. That really is one cucumber plant that has taken over the trellis. The camerawoman had trouble staying in focus on the squash borers so I spliced in some footage of them. The clipping sound you hear during these shots is me cutting the little pricks in half! Note also how great the gypsy peppers are doing and how many side shoots the Hopi Red Dye Amaranth is putting out. Make sure to tune in to parts two and three.

More at www.ovineyards.com Ryan and Joe O’Connell explain the differences between Cordon Royat (Spur) and Guyot (Cane) pruning. These are different methods to trim the vines back during the winter. They affect the eventual growth and yield of the plants in unique ways. Ryan and Joe explain why they are switching over to Cordon Royat at O’Vineyards. That loud noise is the very strong wind that is characteristic of the region. I edited it down a little, and it sounds like we’re underwater sometimes as a result. I’ll get a better mic one day, I promise!

How to use a passion vine to provide food for birds and other wildlife and shade for your porch