As grapevines grow and blossom in summer, vineyard management becomes a an agricultural paradox. Farming is usually about growing as much fruit as possible, but for the fine wine grapes grown in the ...

In the world of gardening, we’re always on the lookout for innovative methods to enhance our plants’ performance and yield. A recent study has revealed an unexpected tactic that may significantly ...

Peaches, nectarines, apricots, Asian pears, plums, and apples do better if you thin them out You may have noticed that at certain times during the growing season, local grape farmers “drop crop.” That ...

Between the Vines is a biweekly column on wine and winemaking in the Livermore Valley region. This column was contributed by Mark Triska, owner of Triska Crane Ridge Vineyards, and Matt Boughner, ...

There are some very important activities you should be doing now if you are growing fruit and vegetables in your home gardens. Be sure to thin fruit for better quality and get an early jump on insect ...