Propagating grapes from dormant hardwood cuttings is a realistic venture for anyone with access to grape vines. Since grapes should have 80 – 90% of their vines removed every year, you just need to ...

Spring will be here before you know it, and we are all looking forward to getting busy in our fields and gardens. This year you might want to consider starting a backyard vineyard or a small 1- to ...

You have selected the kind of grapes you want to grow and selected the best spot on your farm/garden to grow them. Remember: Do not plant any grapevines on north facing slopes. Make sure there are no ...

Grapevines in our area have come out of dormancy and have begun to grow. It’s fascinating to watch the buds open and develop this time of year. Buds are those bumpy parts growing on the plant. Each ...

A few years ago I was looking for a seedless table grape to plant at my home, and found Raintree Nursery’s description of a cross between Vitis labrusca and Vitis vinifera called ‘Einset.’ Here’s what ...

For decades, Palisade has been the standard-bearer across Colorado for harvesting grapes and wine, thanks to location and climate. More regions of the state could soon be following Palisade’s lead, ...

So what are niche grapes? For now, at least in how they relate to the Pennsylvania wine industry, they remain a small but interesting growth area. Jancis Robinson, among the best known of the world’s ...