Cape Gooseberries

On one of our plots we have two greenhouses joined together and grow cape gooseberries in one of them. For two years now we have overwintered the plants by cutting them right back and mulching the roots with a good layer of compost. This year has been so mild that they are not only managing without the mulch but are already sending out new growth. Some of the longer shoots have been cut back but we will leave the newer shoots alone now to grow.