The Vitis vanessa grapes in the polytunnel are progressing nicely. The clusters are a nice shape and size. There is a good quantity for the first time.
The Albarino vines we kept in pots are variable. One is vigorous, one is just getting along, one is trying to leaf, and one is playing dead.
The vines in the vineyard are doing very well, and, if we have a decent summer, we may have our best harvest yet. One vine in the short row of Solaris is hosting a bird's nest so Alex chose not to prune near it. Yesterday, a plump female pheasant popped out of the hedge in front of him and made a ruckus running away from Alex as a mini-me popped out after her and stood perfectly still. It's nice to know we are harbouring biodiversity.
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| Bird's nest in the vine. |
What's really surprising is that many of the baby Rondos we planted this year have already developed one or two clusters of grapes. We only lost one plant in the drought, and the second one we thought had perished has just sprouted a leaf.
I spotted my first ladybird (ladybug) of the season and bagged the few cherries we have, which are already turning red. Lots happening in the polytunnel and gardens. It may be a lovely summer as the high is on its way.
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| Newly planted Rondo with two bunches |
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| Hello ladybug! |
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| Cherries protected from the predators. |
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| Poor cherry tree got a severe pruning this year and will again next year. |
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