Now that the weather is starting to feel a little more like fall and the days are getting shorter, many gardeners should start to think about pruning and other fall gardening activities. This week I ...

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 ...

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 should not be planted on overhead trellis structures, but rather on shorter, fence like trellises. Pruning should have been done in late winter, but can still be accomplished in the home ...

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 ...

It’s officially fall, but gardening hasn’t ended for the season. What’s on your mind? For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

CORVALLIS – Espaliered trees bring fruit down to eye level. They allow for easy picking and take advantage of small spaces. But don’t kid yourself into thinking espaliers are any easier than ...

When one thinks of Wyoming, one probably imagines majestic mountains, high plains and wildlife rather than growing grapes for jellies, jams, juices or winemaking. Many homeowners, ranchers and farmers ...