Monday, July 13, 2009

Great Grapes

I love grapes, and so do the kids. Two years ago I decided to plant a grapevine. The first year I had no fruit, but upon talking to my mom, I found out that it is normal to not get fruit the first year. Apparently grapes have to mature a year before giving fruit. So this was my lucky year. I got three good bunches of grapes. They didn't get huge, but I think that is the type of plant it is. They were tasty though.
I miss having my little yard now. It wasn't huge, but it was nice nonetheless. Just before we moved David even made me a little arch for the vines to grow on. He's assured me that when we get another house he'll build me another one. Being patient is the hard part. I sure am a sucker for green things so it has been hard seeing my few potted plants get baked on the apartment patio. They miss the yard too I guess. All in due time, right?

Discovering Grapes (4/22/09) So Tiny!

Grapes a month later (5/27/09)Another month of waiting and finally Grapes! (7/2/09)

3 comments:

Kathy said...

They sure were yummy! I wish I had half the growing talent you do. I guess my main problem is I forget to water them. Hm...good thing I don't do that with my pets too.

Tia said...

We are taking care of our neighbors grapes and tomatoes while they are out of town. It's a lot of work. Not my cup of tea. Miss you guys too.

allison said...

that's awesome! my mom planted grapes in canada and the racoons eat them faster than she can. fun!