Growing Grapes

Pick Your Grapes

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My Backyard Vineyard

I take one last, inclusive look at the “backyard” of the home in Chicago Park, California. I see one-and-a-half acres of fertile land th

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Home Harvest: Backyard Vines

Here are ten steps you can take in late Summer and early Fall to grow great wine.

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Mid-Season Vineyard Tips

Wes Hagen runs through some common wine faults that are a result of vineyard practices and how to avoid them.

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Pruning Tips: Backyard Vines

Learn when you should prune your vines, ways to do it, and why these decisions are so important to wine quality.

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Planning Your Backyard Vineyard

Everything to consider when planning your backyard vineyard.

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Anatomy of a Micro Vineyard

Making a micro vineyard in a small footprint using containers and a collapsible greenhouse.

Growing Grapes in Cold Climates

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Finding the Best Fruit

For commercial wineries, winemaking begins long before the grapes are crushed. The quality of the wine reflects the quality of the fruit, an