How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden
Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return …
growing grapes
Harvesting, Storing, & Preserving Grapes
Harvesting Grapes
How do you know when your grapes are ripe for the picking? The answer depends on the type of grapes you’re growing and how you plan to use them. …
Great Grapes—How to Grow the Popular Fruit Multi-Tasker
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing grapes at home—they’re the most popular fruit in the world! There are four main types …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Grapes
Working your own personal vineyard means having the right tools to do the job! Below is a list of items to consider. …
Pruning, Fertilizing, Watering, and Weeding Your Grapevines
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. …
Selecting a Site for Growing Grapes
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. …
Growing Grapes from Seeds, Cuttings, or Vines
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 …
