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March 17, 2007 -- The Big Dig Begins -- Vineyard Installation First Steps
We planted ten end posts by hand. These five rows will host 81 plants of Grenache Noir, which we hope to plant at the end of April.
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Digging 36" holes for the posts. Fidel prepares the cornerstone.
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Fidel's classic truck with 10' posts.
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Behind every great dog is a better woman. Vineyard overseer.
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We used just over 2-bags of 60lbs. concrete per post.
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Notice perfect alignment of posts -- not an easy task on a steep, sloping hill.
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Vine planted in the Fall last year makes Springtime debut. The plastic cover keeps the rabbits at bay.
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California Iris.
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