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Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter

On this episode of the Modern Homesteading Podcast, Harold and Rachel Have A Conversation About Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter.

The Modern Homesteading Podcast, Episode 153 – August 31, 2022

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Topics of Discussion

Preparing Trees, Vines, Canes, and Bushes For Winter

Trees
- Mulch The Base
  - Keep Away From Trunk
  - Mulch Options
  - Living Mulch
- Wrap Trees In Extreme Climates
  - Commercial Options and DIY Options
  - Prevents Frost Damage On Bark
  - Protection Against Pests
- Don’t Prune Until Dormant
- Don’t Fertilize In Fall
- Continue To Water When Needed
Vines
- Clean Vineyard Floor To Reduce Disease and Pest Pressure
- Fertilize With Compost or Organic Fertilizer
- Protect Trunk and Graft Union By Hilling Up
- Mulch
- Prune When Dormant
Canes
- Prune Out Brown Dead Canes
- If You Want To Expand Bury Young Canes In Soil Or Mulch
- Cut Ends Of Canes To Encourage Side Shoot Growth
Bushes
- pH Adjustment
- Mulch Heavily
- Prune When Dormant
- Wait Until Spring To Fertilize

Resources Mentioned In The Podcast

Tree Protector Wrap – https://amzn.to/3At3ja4

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Tree Guard Protector – https://amzn.to/3RGEejh

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Ramial wood chips – https://www.groworganicapples.com/organic-orcharding-articles/ramial-wood-chip-primer.php

Seasonal Checklist for orchard – https://www.groworganicapples.com/organic-orcharding-articles/holistic-orchard-seasonal-checklist.php

How To Prune Raspberries – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/a-quick-guide-to-planting-raspberry-bushes/

Pruning Blackcurrant – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/how-to-prune-blackcurrant-bushes-the-right-way-a-quick-guide/

Pollarding and Coppicing Trees and Shrubs – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/pollarding-and-coppicing-trees-and-shrubs-why-and-how/

What You Need To Know About PH And Organic Soil – https://redemptionpermaculture.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-ph-and-organic-soil/

The Holistic Orchard: Tree Fruits and Berries the Biological Way by Michael Phillips – https://amzn.to/3Q14L9G

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Micheal Pillips – YouTube – Holistic Orchard Management with Michael Phillips UNCUT

Successful Biological Orcharding with Michael Phillips Parts 1-8 – YouTube (these are bite-size pieces of above)

The Backyard Berry Book by Stella Otto- https://amzn.to/3KEmsea

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Authors

Harold Thornbro

Author, blogger, podcaster, homesteading and permaculture enthusiast. I have a passion for sharing what I learn and helping others on their journey. If you're looking for me, you'll usually find me in the garden.

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Rachel Jamison

An aspiring permaculturist and urban homesteader who loves to teach and inspire others to grow where they are planted.

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Lessons from the Hive
"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."
— Galatians 6:9 (ESV)

Today I spent some time watching the activity around my honey bee hive. It seemed like every bee had a purpose. Some were leaving the hive in search of nectar and pollen. Others were returning with their legs covered in golden pollen. There was a constant flow of movement—busy, organized, and productive.

As I stood there watching, I was reminded that none of those bees were working for immediate reward. They weren't gathering nectar to enjoy it that afternoon. They were working for something larger than themselves. Every trip, every flower visited, every load carried was contributing to the health and future of the hive.

It made me think about my own life.

So much of what I do on the homestead feels like that. Planting seeds. Building soil. Repairing fences. Pruning fruit trees. Many of these tasks don't produce immediate results. They require faith that the effort invested today will bear fruit tomorrow.

The Christian life is often the same.

Galatians 6:9 reminds me not to grow weary in doing good. Sometimes I want to see results right away. I want the garden to grow faster, the project to be finished sooner, or the answer to prayer to come immediately. But God often works through seasons of patient faithfulness.

The bees don't quit because they haven't made honey yet. They continue their work day after day, trusting the process God designed for them. Likewise, God calls me to remain faithful in the work He has given me, trusting that in His timing there will be a harvest.

Watching that hive today reminded me that small acts of obedience matter. A prayer offered. A kind word spoken. A task completed. A seed planted. None of it is wasted when it is done for the Lord.

One day, the harvest comes. The honey is stored. The fruit ripens. The prayers are answered. But until then, God calls me to keep working faithfully.

Reflection Questions
- Am I growing weary in an area where God is calling me to remain faithful?
- What "small acts" of obedience might God be using to accomplish something much larger?
- Where do I need to trust God's timing instead of demanding immediate results?
Prayer

Lord, thank You for the lessons You teach through Your creation. As I watched the bees today, remind me that faithfulness matters even when results are not immediately visible. Help me to work diligently in the tasks You have given me and trust that You are bringing a harvest in Your perfect timing. Keep me from growing weary and strengthen me to continue doing good. Amen.

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