Installing an Industrial Strength Muscadine Grape Trellis

[@lisaalbarras3029]

I Don't think we say it enough but your wife does great camera work, and makes great kids!

[@Alaytheia]

Yes she does, I must agree! I'm sure they're Good kids hehe

[@davidthegood]

Thank you.

[@samuelkorger3567]

David the digger makes a stunning, brave, mechanical return.

[@jbitt]

Maniac commits genocide against peaceful micro-biome; forces children to watch.

[@goldengryphon]

@@jbitt And participate! It's horrible!

[@phineusphineas]

The young girl at the coffee drive thru liked the Compost Your Enemies T-shirt. I have never before been complimented for a T shirt.

[@vinlago]

We like the bronze muscadine as well. I didn't know it wasn't self-fertile though so i lost a few years of growing time before I realized I needed to introduce a different variety in order to get grapes. Oops. Now we're rolling!

[@FreeFood2]

Dang. That is one permanent grape trellis. Putting the permanent in permaculture. Nicely done.

[@a4000t]

And here we have David preparing for the log toss... You got some serious work done there. i bet u slept well that night. Nice work!

[@lisaalbarras3029]

Man you're arms are really starting to bulkup, good on you getting in shape for the apocalypse. 💪

[@gardengatesopen]

shine on you crazy diamond

[@JLEGBIKE]

Goodness, I hope they renew your lease!!

[@davidthegood]

So far so good...

[@charitysmith5245]

Muscadine and scuppernongs…..ours are finally producing really well this year and it’s worth all the effort. Love them!

[@HajiDumas]

The David the Good workout plan.

[@lynettetucker5236]

Hi David looking good very nice 👌

[@scotmhead]

I'm so glad you are growing muscadines. They have been my biggest successful perennial and give me loads of fruit. I had to adjust from 20' of run between vines to 16' to fit my micro-backyard but got 4 vines in anyway. Well worth the time. I followed Greg Ison's pruning lesson on his channel and it has been a great success.

[@davidthegood]

Ison is brilliant.

[@GreenerShadeRC]

Brilliant. You have built a hurricane proof Scuppernong fence. I very much enjoyed watching you and the kids achieve this milestone. (There is something deeply satisfying about building a good fence.)

[@ZE308AC]

David the Good is helping inspired the world with each project and video he does.

[@athomas897]

I hope your kids’ grandkids appreciate your hard work!

[@SimpleEarthSelfReliance]

Well done, and definitely worth whatever time you put in. That auger looks like what I need for my place. Putting poles in the ground here is one of those tasks that make me think hell is actually on earth. Thanks for the good show, David.

[@davidthegood]

You bet. I was fortunate to have a friend with an auger.

[@virginiajoanprange8102]

kudos to you that your children are so involved!!!! Kudos to you that you are such a great example to your children!

[@karrieweb2004_JxEdEx]

My favorite part is watching the auger do it’s thing. It made my back not hurt as it popped out of the ground. Also yer form was bonny-tossin the caber like a lad from the highlands.

[@loloholmes2793]

Yes!! Those Scots make it look so easy

[@rodericktheartist]

This was a very impressive video. By far one of my favorite. Woo hoo thanks to you and your family.

[@venuscousens4172]

i admire your resilience!

[@tmontero8492]

Can't believe how the kids jumped in to help with the job, and so expertly!

[@davidthegood]

They helped us build our houses down in the tropics - they're used to working.

[@grandmaatthefarm125]

For the Love of Grapes, Man!!!

[@Chickmamapalletfarm]

I planted 2 muscadine plants using the cattle panel system. It held up great during Ida (central coastal Mississippi). And I even got like 6-8 grapes this first year!!

[@davidthegood]

Good work. I would like to see them.

[@elizabethsansom6447]

Nice job my friend I’m so proud of you keep up the good work God bless you and your family

[@SouthernLatitudesFL]

My husband and I have so much respect for you!! Love to see your family teamwork!

[@davidthegood]

Thank you - that is kind of you.

[@ianferguson3998]

The camera work on your videos is just awesome. Even this older one.

[@davidthegood]

Thank you.

[@fishrider62]

A lot to take in with this video, the super cool jeep, the clay soil, David hefting giant poles! I saw those poles in the background of your other videos I was wondering what they were going to be used for.

[@LibertyNotLicense]

Those steps look very well ordered to me, brother!

[@FloridaGirl-]

Love it! Great job! The prep is the grunt work! You shouldn’t have to deal with posts or wires again with that system! Awesome! 👍

[@geraldfranz9085]

Well, I'm wore out just watching you, lol. The DTG Army in action, BOO YA !!! Good job, pardon the pun.😎👍

[@aurora571000]

Nice to see the family working and hanging together. We had 6 and now they’re grown. 😢

[@davidthegood]

Good work.

[@davidthegood]

I'm sorry, Joyce.

[@aryanahartwell3801]

My favorite part of this video, besides most of it, is the ending. "What's in the soil?" "It's best you keep your business to ye-self."

[@rehoboth_farm]

At first I thought you were putting in fortifications. Then I realized that you were actually planting apple trees. I see you went for the larger caliper trees. Good idea. They will start bearing much faster than the spindly little whips.

[@1977islander]

LOL!

[@hughbrackett343]

Did you see how he removed the leaves to reduce transplant shock?

[@rehoboth_farm]

@@hughbrackett343 yep. Completely smooth.

[@holberthomestead]

Wow! I know Dave and Guda!! Such a wonderful couple. They were gracious enough to gift me with a few plants when I was up there way a few months back. They recently cleared out their grapes vines. I wish I was there to get one. Great video and content as always.

[@johnarmlovesguam]

It's OK. They're in. Nice family.

[@davidthegood]

Thank you.

[@baddriversofcolga]

I'm totally with you on Muscadines being better than European grapes. They're so much tastier. And the fact that they're native is icing on the cake.

[@geraldfranz9085]

Started 1 grape vine a few years back just for fun. Got some grapes here and there last year. This year getting quite a bit. Hope to have enough for some jelly. 😎👍💥🌱

[@GreenerShadeRC]

Another great video. I had to watch it again. I love the shot with the cordless drill stuck in the pole in sharp focus while you work in back just out of the depth of field. Great camera work. I also have been accused of overbuilding fences and using oversized posts. It probably has something to do with hurricanes.

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Always good to get more exposure to muscadines! We've added quite a few in the last two years and are finally able to enjoy our harvest! Few things of note: 1. muscadines don't require fertilizer, but certainly do better with it. 2. muscadines don't make good grapes the seeds tend to make that an issue. 3. Great use of the posts, you shouldn't have to worry about the vines over weighing them.

[@alexsummersell3567]

Hurricane Ida tried to flatten some crops. I can see okra, tomatoes, eggplant growing between the poles with a Florida weave to keep the hurricanes away. Annual crops between the perennials.

[@davidthegood]

Good idea.

[@zmblion]

Its awesome your kids help i can't get mine to help me in the garden

[@davidthegood]

That's sad.

[@Golden_SnowFlake]

I enjoy overkill grape poles, as so long as you do it right, they will keep your family grapeful of your efforts for years to come.

[@MIv-g6l]

I really enjoyed your video and content. Thank you !!!

[@risasb]

My daddy made muscadine wine all his life. When we lost him age 95, in 2012, I found a carboy with his last batch in it. Bottled it all up and brought it home. We have one bottle left.

[@davidthegood]

Wow. What a memory.

[@mio.giardino]

I think you might need or another wire halfway down those posts, you can get a double layer of finding out from the grapes… But you already know that 😉😉

[@davidthegood]

I like the single wires for simplicity.

[@Melanieallen968]

Good job!!

[@lilacmoonbeam2988]

I want to grow grapes so badly but I'm already having a tough time keeping my dog out of everything else. Your trellises look awesome and I love your channel!

[@babetteisinthegarden6920]

David at first I thought you were putting in new beanpoles and I'm thinking a little overkill still a little overkill for grapes but definitely worth the effort

[@lisaalbarras3029]

It is not illegal to make wine for your own consumption but it is fun!

[@rehoboth_farm]

yes it is.

[@FreeAmerican]

@@rehoboth_farm Where?

[@rehoboth_farm]

@@FreeAmerican oops. I thought she said "it is not legal" Of course it is legal to make your own wine. How in the &$(% would they stop ewe?

[@qrplife]

You could build a little cabin on top of those poles in case the creek rises.

[@NoNORADon911]

I saw possible support beams for a building also.

[@ericmoulton9533]

I don 't know what ur up to but i love. Actually i know what ur up to and still love it!

[@davidthegood]

That's funny.

[@ericmoulton9533]

Can"t wait to see you again! You are my inspiration! Happy Labor Day!

[@slaplapdog]

I use cargo ratchet straps to tension my grape vine cables. I just leave it in place, put a few cranks on when they need them.

[@davidthegood]

Good idea.

[@myrurallife_official]

A large pair of Channel Lock pliers work great for tightening those ratchets.

[@davidthegood]

Thank you - I have some - will try it.

[@ericmoulton9533]

Everything is a hypotenuse . Haha . I love triangles!

[@scottwhite4645]

Muscadine Zip Line !!

[@TheModernYeoman]

Something about watching people engage in manual labor is, paradoxically, relaxing as heck. Sweet shirt, by the way! Best application of the Slowly slogan I think I've ever seen. 😎😎😎 Thank you.

[@davidthegood]

Thank you. This was painfully slow.

[@Alaytheia]

Wow that was HARD WORK! That'll make a man out of ya for sure! Jeez I just have a few Muscadines growing along my side fence lol The fruit is good, but the skins are tough and the seeds taste terrible! Also, I caught that slowly slowly reference.. 'Good' work sir😉👍

[@davidthegood]

Yeah, chewing the seeds is not good.

[@yo388]

DTG: You don’t need big posts. Also DTG: I found telephone poles. Never change.

[@davidthegood]

I had nothing to do with this one. I had the right-sized poles here in the woods and the landlord said, "oh no, don't use those... I'm bringing some bigger ones." And there we go...

[@rehoboth_farm]

@@davidthegood Besides, they were dead and fit the holes that the tractor makes. Pesky wires! Ahh! Ah! Ahhh! It burns and makes me feel all tingly. Ahh! What do you mean the lights went out?

[@epoel634]

Nice hat, mate

[@laurachatfield4142]

Grape Job!

[@adammcgeorge3538]

Davey the fungi killer tiller! ;) any excuse to play with a tractor! :)

[@betty8173]

You made a rhombus!?!? Lol, I might have had a child/post rolling contest! But, well done! That looks great, I planted the one grape I got, earlier in the spring, but let it depend on the rain, it has been reaching the top of the 4 foot fence I put in near, looks pretty, I used the leaves in my fermented pickles, didn't really help keep them crispy... Ah, Heidi at Rain Country makes wine and mead, for cooking and her other potions, and trading, as need, and also, An American homestead, he has great videos about his wine. I am thankful for your video today, watched a few songs, especially, Buried....as I buried my sweet Snuggles (a 3 pound chia-poo) the other morning, my companion of 17 years, a good buddy, and now, will feed my blueberries soon. Was glad to be able to sing about it, praise God for friends and songs . Thank you I pray blessings over you and yours, and again, well done.

[@davidthegood]

Sorry about Snuggles - sounds like a good, long life. And it continues in blueberries.

[@bobkernahan6340]

not sure if you will see this but you might, you dont need the tool for the tensioners there is a square on the side of the gear and i believe a 1/2 inch wrench works or just use a adjustable wrench. thanks for your videos

[@davidthegood]

Thank you

[@michealnelson5179]

Sweet! We’re going to put some around our new place. Gotta figure out where goes what. But at least we have a starter chicken coop!

[@davidthegood]

Good work!

[@amyjohnson7834]

My sister could use your caber-tossing skills on her hubby’s Scottish Renaissance Faire guild team LoL

[@treehouse7367]

A true RP prepper: "I can still have wine if I have grapes" #priorities

[@nathanhearn8914]

The very first thing Noah did when he got off the Ark was plant a grape vineyard so he could make wine

[@rehoboth_farm]

Good idea. Just watch out for rotten kids when you're tipsy.

[@midkiffsjoy]

@marthale7 Root them!!!! :)

[@AM-dc5yz]

I agree, Muscadines are God's grapes lol. They're my favorite by far!! Muscadine wine is delicious too.

[@rosehavenfarm2969]

Now that you've watched the video, go watch it again with "closed caption" on, especially the first few minutes....

[@qualqui]

Missed the IRIE Goodstream here David, but Man are you ever CRUSHIN' IT!!! Grocery Row garden, chickens and muscadines, hmm...what is the difference between a grape and a muscadine, watching the chat replay, you state the muscadine has a spicy, exotic flavor verging from tart to sweet where the grapes are just too SWEET! Next project you'll be establishing beehives, planting prickly pear, maybe a goat or two, fattening up a pig and probably even growing carp, tilapia or catfish in an aquaponics project. Thanks for sharing, like and greetings to The Good Famiy! :)

[@nancythane4104]

Should have kept one pole tall and built a bathouse on top. Maybe next vinyard?😉

[@kathleensanderson3082]

Tossing a caber? LOL! (My daughter likes to watch Scottish Highlands games.)

[@rehoboth_farm]

That's why he had to cut them down. Regulation size.

[@gardenweedsgrower]

Wow. I just transplanted muscadine seedlings to my chain link fence. Now that I’ve seen your most excellent grape support system, I’m wondering if my old fence can hold up. 😬😄

[@NoNORADon911]

Should be vine, I mean fine, I'm no grape expert though I just know those fences are pretty sturdy unless rusted.

[@gunnerbakke5020]

That is overkill for grapes!! I look forward to seeing which plant you choose. Our garden (Pinellas County) has three types of grapes. The Southern Home has been a vigorous and happy plant!

[@NoNORADon911]

Wait until you see the grapes, basketball size :D

[@davidthegood]

We grew Southern Home before - it is an easy grower.

[@gardengatesopen]

It's ok if "it" happens off camera! We can still see the wheels in your mind turning during the on camera times! 🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐 I've got more than one variety of wild grapes growing around the perimeter of my yard. I just leave them for the wildlife. Someday they might share with me... we'll see... 🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐🫐

[@gardengatesopen]

Mine like to grow in the shade, under the big Oaks, with just a peek into the morning sun. Sounds like a nice life... 😎

[@danfay4860]

Are you aware of the 3-4-5 technique to find make or check to see if something’s square? It’s easier for both of us if you look it up on KZbin Great gardening channel BTW I particularly like the music videos you sometimes end with . solid gold!

[@donteatthefoxgloves377]

Imagine how confused the archeologists will be when they find the remnants of your grape arbor- those grapes must have been the size of cantaloupes!!! 🌿

[@davidthegood]

That's hilarious.

[@releventhurt]

Nice short 👌 accent on point

[@peggyhall7465]

We just put our posts in today too...ours are about the same size. Got the wrong ones and too lazy to take them back. I was wondering would it be a good idea to put bird houses on the top of them? Or will that just encourage the birds to eat the grapes? Also thinking of placing hanging brackets on the sides and put plants that good get the beneficial bugs.

[@charlesdevier8203]

We bought stainless steel "dog pans" from Walmart and put upside down on top of our post. This keeps the rain from soaking into the end and rotting the post. Be sure to measure the post top first and take the tape measure with you to Walmart. I then drilled 4 holes around the rim for deck screws. We also spray painted the out-side of the pans with a dull color because we did not like the shiny surface.

[@peggyhall7465]

@@charlesdevier8203 thank you. Great idea.

[@Ok-vj3dw]

daves grape moonshine

[@donnagaudette6502]

That is what I’m thinking.

[@alalmaoui5212]

At first I thought you were building a mansion on top of these logs!

[@AFowkingPanda]

If the poles were taller I would imagine putting bat boxes on top could benefit your soil!

[@kathleenebsen2659]

It is still legal to make your own wine.

[@FreeAmerican]

Until it is determined to be racist, a cause of global climate change or a potential CO VID spreader.

[@andrewhammill6148]

Jelly and raisins - yea - yea - That's ALL we like about grapes. Nothin' else to see here. LOL

[@heyman3293]

17:15 n long about then, things just went haywire

[@cexe2120]

Whoops. I have two established grapes vines, four years old. They are in the center of a 70' fence, 4' apart. One spreads left and the other spreads right. One is a heavy producer (the one I like) and the other one is a light producer. I like that far less so it works out. I planted a third vine, 20' from the other vines. So I guess I did that correct.

[@davidthegood]

Sounds right.

[@Calmedseas]

Why did you flip those logs end over end and not drag them to where you needed with a tractor or cart?

[@davidthegood]

Cause I skipped the gym to build a vineyard.

[@Calmedseas]

@@davidthegood "Work smarter not harder" is so overrated! 😉

[@mirabilo]

Is there a follow-up video to this?

[@ZE308AC]

Why not put up burlap shade to help a little bit?

[@davidthegood]

I think the grapes like the sun. The local vineyard has no shade.

[@ZE308AC]

@@davidthegood you are 100% correct

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

How did it all work out?

[@paullittle813]

There's nothing like tangled wire to build good character. Hahahaha!

[@peggyhall7465]

I want to plant Seminole pumpkins under mine too. But will they try to grow up the muscadines? And will they take water or nutrients from them?

[@patshannon8899]

If you had used wire anchors this would have been thru in half the time. You also created problems by drilling thru each pole

[@ZE308AC]

David the Good where can i buy some of your music ablums?

[@davidthegood]

I have some music here: app.gumroad.com/davidthegood?sort=page_layout

[@petitjeanriverhomestead]

Ready for the Scottish Games?

[@lunarrn]

How are those non fertilized grapes doing?

[@ragheadand420roll]

David the good seal trng day one

[@scottdaniel732]

Does it require such large posts? Even if it does, couldn’t you use smaller posts in between the end posts?

[@davidthegood]

Yes, for sure

[@aiijijo1413]

3 ,4 y 5 es una escuadra de 90 grados