Grapes are a great backyard choice if you're seeking delicious juice, some wine to savor or snacks fresh from the vine. But look elsewhere if it's low maintenance or fast production that you want.

If you plan on purchasing hundreds of grapevines from a nursery, be aware that most nurseries require a one year in advance order so they have time to propagate them for you. Buying a few vines for a ...

Grapes are a great backyard choice if you’re seeking delicious juice, some wine to savor or snacks fresh from the vine. But look elsewhere if it’s low maintenance or fast production that you want.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There aren't many garden challenges that trellises don't solve. Beyond giving your vining and climbing plants better air circulation and the ...

Family activities usually involve playing a brisk game of volleyball or jumping in the SUV to go see a movie. Unless your name happens to be Gallo, you wouldn’t expect that wine-making would fall into ...

Q: I live in the Marana/Tucson area and would love to grow wine and table grapes. I have a wash behind me and I have a wall around my back yard. What my chances are of growing my own grapes on ...

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 ...