The 2017 grape vintage is well under way. Ever since dormant vines awoke in March and bright green leaves started pushing out from the buds, winemakers have been watching each vine’s growth. The most ...

The transition from vegetative to reproductive stages in plants involves both internal and external cues, with grapevines (Vitis vinifera L. cv. Pixie) presenting a unique case. Research shows that a ...

Nothing takes an unsightly fence or bare shed wall and makes it look better than a wild, lush expanse of garden plants covering it over – bonus if the plants are in flower, and pollinators are buzzing ...

Vines can add a new dimension to your garden. Many are grown for their vibrant flower colors, and there are several great locally available native vines to consider adding to your landscape. All will ...

Going back to bush basics could reform Australia's wine industry, by cutting chemical use and preparing farmers for climate change. The days of the well-manicured Instagrammable vineyard could be ...

I've got you in a stranglehold baby. If trees, mailboxes, shrubs and fences could sing, perhaps this line from Ted Nugent's self-titled 1975 album would be the cover song. By their very nature, vines ...

Question: I have had a grape vine for the last six years. The first year when I planted it, I didn't get grapes but years 2, 3, and 4 I had lots. Last year my vine grew leaves and it was time for the ...