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 ...

I’m planning on starting grape farming in Mbooni hills, Makueni. The place is mostly cold, average rainfall, with dry spells twice a year. Kindly, advice on its production. Charles Ndeti Kiilu. Dear ...

So in one of your weaker moments you have decided to grow some grapes. I have met many people who buy the “dream” of owning a vineyard. “Honey, wouldn’t it be nice to be able to look out over our ...

You have selected the kind of grapes you want to grow and selected the best spot on your farm/garden to grow them. Remember: Do not plant any grapevines on north facing slopes. Make sure there are no ...

Growing your own grapes at home is a delightful idea. With these simple-to-follow care tips, you can ensure you have the highest-quality produce.

A home vineyard, and in turn, a home grape farm, proves to be one of the most gratifying gardening adventures you can ever ...

Back in November, we published a story by freelance writer Ted Vaden about the Chapel Hill venture capitalist Greg Bohlen and his plans for growing muscadine grapes at Union Grove (formerly Maple View ...

Location, location, location. Usually, the expression brings to mind a real estate transaction, not growing wine grapes. But location helps put the pop into the bottle when it comes to making wine, ...