Q: I have two different types of grapes in my yard. One has lots of grapes every year and the other only occasionally has a couple bunches of grapes. Of course the one that rarely produces is the ...

how-to books aren’t very helpful. The vines are planted along a fence. I’d like them to look like those in the wine country. A: I’ve found the information on how to prune grapes is more of a hindrance ...

An unpruned grapevine can look like a tangled mess of random vines to those new to pruning grapes. However, grapevine pruning is actually quite straightforward, if you keep in mind a few basic ...

Whether you are growing wine grapes or table grapes, it’s a good idea in our climate to delay the final pruning until you are confident that freezing, dry and windy weather has passed. The reason for ...

Q: We have a red seedless grape vine that is about 20 years old. The grapes at one time were big and juicy. The last few years they never mature but have all dried up. There appears to be some sort of ...

Whether you want to make your own wine or have some tasty fruit, grapes are a good addition to your garden. Contra Costa master gardener Jim DeFrisco offers tips on backyard grape growing. Getting ...