The grapes continue to develop, and the Botrytis appears back under control. Some red discoloration on leaves has been uncovered to be a phosphorus deficiency. Bird netting will be placed soon, as pecking injuries are appearing on the grapes. No immediate unanswered questions at this current minute.
With this brief time to think and rest on our nation's birthday, I chose to listen to our first president. Live simply. "My manner of living is plain. I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready; and such as will be content to partake of them are always welcome. Those, who expect more, will be disappointed, but no change will be effected by it" (George Washington).
All that said, today is a day to be thankful. "We have abundant reason to rejoice, that, in this land, the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of bigotry and superstition, and that every person may here worship God according to the dictates of his own heart" (George Washington).
