during the ascending period of the moon, sap is "pulled" up. Pruning then can cause excessive bleeding. In the Northern hemisherpe the moon begin it's descend for this cycle at 19 h on Dec 20th.
>Laura >Please explain the importance in working with the recommendation of: <<Maria Thun's calendar she recommends Dec 20 after 19 h until the 30th as > suitable for cutting vines. Thanks Per Garp/NH Laura Sabourin Feast of Fields Inc Demeter Certified Vineyard & Farm http://www.ragdolls.net/vineyard.htm Ragenesque Ragdoll Cattery http://www.ragdolls.net/ragenesq.htm R R # 1 St Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7