Scientists have identified the DNA markers that determine grape flower sex. In the process, they also pinpointed the genetic origins of the perfect flower. Wines and table grapes exist thanks to a ...

About 400 years ago, a cross between cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc gave birth to cabernet sauvignon. Today, cabernet sauvignon is the world's most-planted wine grape, dominating vineyards from ...

We are finally drying out in mid-June after a wet April-May period. This is good, as we now approach bloom for the grape vine. The grape flowers bloom about six to nine weeks after bud break, ...

ELLISTON — Spring was in the air and in the soil this week at English Meadows Farm, and Laura Hailey was thinking about what to plant next. The 40-acre property in eastern Montgomery County is the ...

DORENA — Shovels in hand, a group of 15 middle school-aged kids from Dorena School took time out of their morning recently to plant Oregon grape at a nearby park. The kids dug deep enough to give the ...

Q: Is this a good time to prune grape vines? Also, my spouse told me that our two grape vines fare better when I don't do anything to them. Could this really be true? Please explain. A: Yes, while ...

A neighbor stopped me in the grocery store the other day, he wanted to know what he could do to prevent the sea grape tree in his yard from dropping fruit all over the lawn and driveway. The best ...