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Are there any classes or training events of building a Genieva double curtain trellis system and winter prunning .
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Asked January 18, 2026, 9:01 AM EST
Are there any classes or training events of building a Genieva double curtain trellis system and winter prunning .
Sussex County Delaware
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Kent County Master Gardeners are having a hands on winter pruning class on February 19, 2026. You can find out more and register at this link:
Winter Pruning: Kent County Master Gardener Workshop - University of Delaware
I could not find any classes on the Geneva Method of trellising, but here is a link that offers a how to and then some additional links that describe this method and other methods.
Trellis Systems: Geneva Double Curtain – Grapes
My brother-in-law used this method to set up his grapes on a farm in VA. Since I have taken over the pruning and harvesting, I have to admit it does make both these tasks easier, but it was a lot more work installing the additional posts on a somewhat rocky mountainside.
Winter Pruning: Kent County Master Gardener Workshop - University of Delaware
I could not find any classes on the Geneva Method of trellising, but here is a link that offers a how to and then some additional links that describe this method and other methods.
Trellis Systems: Geneva Double Curtain – Grapes
My brother-in-law used this method to set up his grapes on a farm in VA. Since I have taken over the pruning and harvesting, I have to admit it does make both these tasks easier, but it was a lot more work installing the additional posts on a somewhat rocky mountainside.
