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 ...

Lewis County Master Gardeners are offering a trio of hands‑on gardening classes this March, giving community members ...

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.

Entering the winemaking business is not for the faint of heart. Doing so with no prior experience, on the edge of a desert where temperatures hit 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), might be ...

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 ...

As wine-growing regions worldwide grapple with the effects of a changing climate, Mount Etna’s north face stands out not only for its ideal conditions but also for its resilience. The combination of ...

When growing grapes in southeast Idaho it is important to remember you are growing grapes in southeast Idaho. We just don’t have the growing season for much variety. Don’t expect grocery store grapes ...

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Minn. -- Drought last year and dry conditions this year have been challenging for farmers in many parts of the state. But there's a Minnesota crop that thrives in dry weather.

L'Etoile du Nord Farm Winery is harvesting grapes and making wine for guests at their lakeside farm in central Minnesota. Polly Perkins grabs hold of a vine in her vineyard on Wednesday, Sept. 27, ...