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and cordons. If you don't mulch these, hoe up 

 the earth about them. 

 This is one of the two planting seasons (until 



Prune grapes while the wood Is dormant— between November anfl 

 March. Leave a few shoots to carry the fruit higher on the trellis. 

 In severe locations these may be laid down and covered 



the ground freezes), so if you get hold of some new 

 trees or bushes, don't hesitate to plant them, 

 taking the same precautions as for March plant- 

 ing. 



