PENDLETON, Ore. — Like a lot of farmland surrounding Pendleton, Duff Ranches is dominated by dryland wheat fields that stretch over the vast, rolling countryside. About 10 years ago, Jim Duff decided ...

The garden grapevine is an old-fashioned plant not much favored anymore. Your grandpa used to grow it because it reminded him of boyhood on the farm. But the farm is too far removed from most ...

If you plan to grow woody plants such as fruit trees or grapevines, it is important to train them early. The first few years of growth determines the final shape and structure of a plant. I was ...

My neighbor, John Crawford, is a fourth generation vintner. I recently asked him to share some advice on pruning vines for maximum grape production. Here’s what I learned. John Crawford pruning ...

PENDLETON — Like a lot of farmland surrounding Pendleton, Duff Ranches is dominated by dryland wheat fields that stretch over the vast, rolling countryside. About 10 years ago, Jim Duff decided to try ...

That’s the key to growing great grapes in Montana and producing quality wines. Not just any grapes will do. To find out just which ones are suited to Montana’s harsh climate, Lewis and Clark County ...

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Herds and Harvest is offering "Growing Grapes and Making Wine in Nevada," Oct. 29 in Reno, Nov. 5 in Las Vegas and Nov. 12 in Elko. Taught in partnership ...

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.

Grapes are a fun and healthy snack and can grow well in Iowa. Experts have recommendations about which grape varieties to grow and offer best practices for harvesting and producing. They're ...