The Backyard Vineyard: Choosing a Trellis

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Let’s face it. There are a lot of people out there who know way more than The ChapDaddy about choosing a trellis from the dozen or so options available. Geneva Double Curtain? Sounds like something from IKEA, but sure, why Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard: Choosing a Trellis

The Backyard Vineyard – Soil Preparation

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Grape vines are not tomatoes. Grape vines prefer a healthy struggle for survival, at least when it comes to the soil they inhabit. In fact, the best grapes come from vines that actually have to work for a living, not Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Soil Preparation

The Backyard Vineyard – Site Selection

Let’s be honest – your trellis construction, pruning skills, and blending techniques are meaningless without a quality backyard vineyard site selection. Site selection is  the most important decision for your backyard vineyard operation.  It is the foundation for everything that Continue reading The Backyard Vineyard – Site Selection