If you're looking for some Vineyard-themed items to add to your farm(s) in FarmVille, today is definitely the day to go shopping, as the new Vineyard theme has launched, bringing with it a series of ...

Too much heat from climate change can ruin wine Commonly used trellis systems provide zero protection from sun and heat Switching to high-wire trellis systems protect grape color and quality Exposing ...

If you plan on purchasing hundreds of grapevines from a nursery, be aware that most nurseries require a one year in advance order so they have time to propagate them for you. Buying a few vines for a ...

Whether you want to grow grapes for eating or drinking, backyard vineyards can be wonderful additions to your garden. They take some work, however, say Master Gardeners Brad Miller and Jim DeFrisco.

Grapes are a great backyard choice if you're seeking delicious juice, some wine to savor or snacks fresh from the vine. But look elsewhere if it's low maintenance or fast production that you want.

Spring will be here before you know it, and we are all looking forward to getting busy in our fields and gardens. This year you might want to consider starting a backyard vineyard or a small 1- to ...

Predictions of grape yields are extremely important to juice processors and wineries but until recently, forecasting yields has relied on expensive and labor-intensive hand-sampling methods. However, ...

Editor's note: In this occasional series, called Clos Chronicle, The Chronicle's wine editor, Jon Bonné, teams with winemakers for an urban viticulture experiment in our rooftop garden. Throughout the ...

Raymond Haak planted his first grapes in 1969, when his wife, Gladys, gave him two vines for their 10th wedding anniversary. "That was 47 years ago," he says. "I put them in the ground and began to ...