As grapevines grow and blossom in summer, vineyard management becomes a an agricultural paradox. Farming is usually about growing as much fruit as possible, but for the fine wine grapes grown in the ...

The 2017 grape vintage is well under way. Ever since dormant vines awoke in March and bright green leaves started pushing out from the buds, winemakers have been watching each vine’s growth. The most ...

Vines can add a new dimension to your garden. Many are grown for their vibrant flower colors, and there are several great locally available native vines to consider adding to your landscape. All will ...

Yesteday saw the release of the latest genome to be completed, that of the grapevine. The sequence was produced by The French-Italian Public Consortium for Grapevine Genome Characterization, which was ...

There are many plant materials available for use in designing a landscape or garden, including trees, shrubs, cool- and warm-season annuals, perennials and ground covers. And let’s not forget about ...

Rain is on everyone’s mind lately, and we’re all looking at the forecasts for the coming days and weeks. Grape vines, currently in a stage of dormancy, are largely unaffected right now, but what about ...

Question: I have had a grape vine for the last six years. The first year when I planted it, I didn't get grapes but years 2, 3, and 4 I had lots. Last year my vine grew leaves and it was time for the ...

Going back to bush basics could reform Australia's wine industry, by cutting chemical use and preparing farmers for climate change. The days of the well-manicured Instagrammable vineyard could be ...