This variety was first bred in Concord, Massachusetts, in the 19th century and is considered America's favorite grape. Concord grapes are easy for the beginning grower because they are heat  …

Working your own personal vineyard means having the right tools to do the job! Below is a list of items to consider.  …

Like any plant, grapevines are attractive to a number of pests. As with disease, it’s critical that you remain vigilant about spotting invaders and dealing with them promptly.  …

The most important thing you can do for your grapes is to stick with annual pruning to keep the canopy from getting too dense. This encourages good air circulation around  …

Grapes produce fruit on shoots growing off of 1-year-old canes. If you have too many old canes (from no pruning), then you’ll get fewer grapes.  …

Plant in early spring, whether it’s a cutting or a seedling or bare-root/potted vine. Before planting bare-root stock, trim the roots to 6 to 12 inches to encourage feeder roots  …

As with all plants, correct soil pH is critical to healthy growth. Ideally, you’ll check pH the year before you plan to plant grapevines.  …

The easiest way to grow grape vines is to start with a plant from a nursery or remote retailer. If you order from catalogs or online sources, you’ll be getting  …

Grapes are the most popular fruit in the whole world—no surprise considering that they’re used for wine, juice, jelly, table grapes, and raisins. Talk about a multi-tasker! Surprisingly, grapes are considered  …

There are four types of grapes for most home gardeners to choose from. The first is American grapes, Vitis labrusca, which are fairly easy to grow and are the most  …