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Posted by leaveswave (MN z4) (My Page) on

Thu, Jun 28, 07 at 23:03

We're weaving a roof for our gazebo out of grape vines...I don't know how many miles it will take to finish, but it's a lot, I can tell you that.

If you have unwanted woody grape vines on your property (the more the better and the bigger/longer the better), I'd like to talk with you about coming over to harvest some. Green vines won't hold up for any appreciable length of time, so only woody vines will work for this project.

You get some of this semi-invasive interloper removed and we get a beautiful, naturalistic gazebo roof--win/win! (Western 'burbs preferred, other locales considered.)

I'll post a picture tomorrow of what we've got so far.

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Posted by sjmarq z4 MN (My Page) on
Fri, Jun 29, 07 at 10:10

I've got some but probably not enough to make it worth a trip since I've been attacking them at the same time as the buckthorn. They grow FAST and invade EVERYTHING and they are harder to pull than buckthorn. I do know of one area in my neighorhood that has a bunch of very long woody ones - big enough for teenagers to play Tarzan on. But they've been doing construction for watershed control and I don't know if they are still there. I'll try to get down that way and take a look for you - after the 4th.

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Posted by rubybaby43 z4 MN/n. metro (My Page) on
Fri, Jun 29, 07 at 11:13

I've got some but probably not enough to make it worth a trip since I've been attacking them at the same time as the buckthorn.

What are you doing in my backyard? :::grin:::
Kristy :)

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Posted by leaveswave (MN z4) (My Page) on
Fri, Jun 29, 07 at 17:58

Take a gander at the project so far...

Here is a link that might be useful: Gazebo Roof

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Posted by mnwsgal 4 Henn MN (My Page) on
Mon, Jul 9, 07 at 3:16

I don't have any grapevines, but have to say that I am impressed with your work on the gazebo roof.

Bobbie

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Posted by julie_mn z4 MN Henn (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 12, 07 at 7:22

Come on over Leaves-
I will make the offer again- I have a TON of vines I am trying to eradicate from the woods- I have several with solid old growth woody stems for instant appeal- and many that are weighing down tall trees with their LONG growth-
Sounds like everything you want- their fruit is quite enjoyable as well- we found a sheet of paper in the house when we moved in with the names and varieties of the fruit the lady who built this old house planted- all of the grapes have reverted more to the wild concord type- but are still good for juice and jelly!
I live within a 8 mile radius of you- and have offered you to come with your shovel for many of your desires- I like to share what I have in abundance- and LOVE the idea of you taking care of some of my problem.....
I will be attacking them soon (possibly next week) if no takers are interested in them-
Please let me know soon if you want them-
Julie

Woody grape vines--the search continues

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Posted by leaveswave (MN z4) (My Page) on
Sun, Aug 12, 07 at 17:55

We're this close:аа) (

Thanks to everyone who's already contributed. I have a prospect out around Stillwater, but I'd like to find something closer to the western 'burbs if possible. Offering double karma points...lol

Here is a link that might be useful: Almost there!!!

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Posted by lone z4/MN (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 14, 07 at 13:31

I have lots in my woods, come up here if you want them, I am in Zimmerman, not far from Lynnsherbs.
Lone

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