The Great Grape Vine at Hampton Court Palace in England, which was planted in 1768, and still bears an annual crop of fruit. The key to its survival is the fact that grapevines are so extraordinarily self reliant. This vine has never been given much more than earth, water and sun. Its pruning has been no more sophisticated than cutting back the shoots that attempt to mount the roof, or threaten to seal off the arbor's entrances. Unsprayed, it still yields fruit sufficient to keep the jelly jars filled. If you want to be remembered long after your death, plant a grape vine. Your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and on and on will thank you every time they eat of the delicious fruit. - Millet
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