The Gardener Prunes the Branches

Jesus says his father is the gardener. He cuts off and he prunes. This makes sense in terms of horticulture, doesn't it? Branches can go wild and aggressive back in on themselves. But if you cut them back, clear them, remove the excess growth, then all the life force,. the nourishing sap of the plant can be focused and concentrated into just a few of the fruit.