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Grape Growing
From site selection to maintaining your vines and getting the most out of each harvest, learn how to wine grapes in your own backyard vineyard.
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First-Year Vineyard Care
The first year of vine growth is meant to establish a strong and vigorous root system and build stores of nutrients to hasten growth in subs
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Planting Dormant Grapevines
Establishing a vineyard is an exciting and rewarding adventure.
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Grape Breeding 101
Learn what goes into breeding a new grape variety.
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Plan Your First Vineyard
Detailed steps every home viticulturist should take before planting their first vineyard.
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Pick Your Grapes
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My Backyard Vineyard
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Home Harvest: Backyard Vines
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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.
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Growing Grapes in Cold Climates