This has proven to be a big undertaking and we haven’t actually even planted yet! We will be planting another micro-vineyard, approx 430 vines to start. It began with having to burn approx 7 tons of brush. This took us about 4 days to complete. We got a burn permit from our local fire dept. And then had to wait for a “burn” day. It was several weeks from when we actually got the permit. We had to get it extended a time or two. We got most of the pile burned Memorial Day weekend but created another big pile off to the side. We hope that this newly created pile will eventually turn to dirt or mulch and we can use it somewhere on the property. Mike used a bobcat with a claw (?) to break the BIG pile into several smaller ones prior to burning. This piece of equipment was very handy during this process. It also allowed us to rip out any additional dead brush on the property line left over from the Witch Creek Fire in October 08. Mike, who is very handy on these farm equipment toys (as I call them) was able to borrow a John Deere tractor from a good friend to do some more work. He’s been disking and rototilling the area and last night he graded it nice and smooth. We both agree that the soil is a dream come true. It’s so soft, sandy and as we call it “butter”. The area to be planted is roughly 110’ x 220’. Our row spacing is 6’x10’. Mike dug 40 holes yesterday and is preparing for 40 end posts (3” galvanized section) to be put in and cemented this week. Yay! After that the next step is to get 430 plant holes dug and ready for planting. I guess I better do my job and order the plants! Ahhh, but it’s not that easy. What to plant is the question. We want to be different and plant something that is somewhat of a rarity. I have my thoughts on certain varietys but it’s going to be a secret until I actually by them. I know, the suspense is killing you isnt it!?