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[Rosholdt <rosholdt@erols.com>]

I have read the "Unusual Fruits..." book on gooseberries and the pruning 
section talks about laterals.  My plants are about two years old and 
have only had a few fruits on them.  I am going to move them inside the 
fence late this fall because the varmints feast on them and I get none 
every year - even with the thorns!

I am really green at this and I have one stalk with a bunch of 
fountainous arms that could be called "laterals".  Is that right? 
Another other small bush looks like it is All laterals, then.  It is a 
mess, all over the ground.  Do I prune it the same way? 
Finally, the Hinnomaki Red is sort of upright but getting very "busy".  
Same deal?

I am not sure of my goal with this pruning.  Opening for light?  
Creating structure like a blackberry?

Are there "Gooseberry pruning for the newbie pictures" anywhere?  Even 
showing before and after.  These are busy plants.

Barb