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2020 Backyard Vine Directory

Grow your own grapes? Thinking of starting a backyard vineyard? Now is the time to plan your spring. Here is a list of suppliers where you can purchase grapevines and/or supplies for your home vineyard…


Double A Vineyards
10277 Christy Rd.
Fredonia, NY 14063
(716) 672-8493
fax: (716) 679-3442
e-mail: danielle.huber@doubleavineyards.com
www.doubleavineyards.com
We supply over 100 varieties of grapevines including a full array of American, French-American Hybrids, Seedless and Vinifera varieties. Our customer service and plant quality is second to none. We also offer a wide variety of books on viticulture.

Fairhaven Vine Nursery
5340 S. FM 2869
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-4616
www.fairhavenvinenursery.com
THE SPECIALIST IN SUSTAINABLE VITICULTURE
Container grown stock, plantable 12 months per year in most locations. We offer easy to grow varieties that are adapted to the most difficult growing conditions. Our lines include Certified Vinifera, French-American Hybrids and American Hybrids. Fast shipping nationwide. Wholesale pricing available!

Northeastern Vine Supply
1428 River Rd.
West Pawlet, VT 05775
(802) 287-9311
www.nevinesupply.com
Specializing in cold hardy wine grapes from the University of Minnesota, Elmer Swenson and French hybrids in all quantities. No minimum order size. Wholesale discounts available.

Nova Backyard
6735 Sonoma Hwy.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-1005
fax: (707) 539-2819
sales@novabackyard.com
www.novabackyard.com
NovaBackyard is the backyard gardener’s source for quality grape vines, olive trees and more! Located in beautiful Sonoma County, with over 20 years experience. Your gardening success is our highest priority!

One Green World
6469 SE 134th Ave.
Portland, OR 97236
(877) 353-4028
e-mail: info@onegreenworld.com
Visit us at: www.onegreenworld.com
Wine grape plants available year-round. Productive, disease-resistant varieties plus table and ornamental grapes.

Plantra, Inc.
1230 Eagan Industrial Rd.
Eagan, MN 55121
(800) 951-3806
fax: (651) 681-2067
e-mail: maryjo.pauly@plantra.com
www.plantra.com
Plantra is a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of products for vineyards, orchards, nurseries, wildlife habitat, forest restoration, and the passionate horticulturalist.

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