Too much heat from climate change can ruin wine Commonly used trellis systems provide zero protection from sun and heat Switching to high-wire trellis systems protect grape color and quality Exposing ...

Whether you want to grow grapes for eating or drinking, backyard vineyards can be wonderful additions to your garden. They take some work, however, say Master Gardeners Brad Miller and Jim DeFrisco.

Yakima County residents live in an American Viticulture Area (AVA) known for growing amazing wine grapes. But with a little work and planning, you can use some of the same principles used by wine ...

Now that the weather is starting to feel a little more like fall and the days are getting shorter, many gardeners should start to think about pruning and other fall gardening activities. This week I ...

Whether you want to make your own wine or have some tasty fruit, grapes are a good addition to your garden. Contra Costa master gardener Jim DeFrisco offers tips on backyard grape growing. Getting ...

Wondering how to prune grape vines on a trellis? Pruning grapes in fall can help maximize harvests and overwinter the plants successfully.11 In the Southern Colorado River Plateau region of Arizona, ...

For reasons that should be apparent to everyone by now, I have developed a renewed appreciation for grapes and grape-related products. California has a nearly perfect climate for grapes. We have a ...