A practical guide to summer pruning grape vines, covering shoot positioning, leaf removal and crop thinning to improve airflow, ripening and fruit quality.
❊ October 10, 2026
A practical guide to starting a small UK vineyard, covering site assessment, planting density, trellis systems, licensing basics and...
October 08, 2026
A practical comparison of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bacchus and Seyval Blanc for UK vineyards, with guidance on matching variety to site,...
October 01, 2026
Colour, taste, seed colour and sugar readings all help you pick UK grapes at their best. Learn how to test ripeness and judge the weather.
September 30, 2026
A practical guide to powdery mildew, downy mildew and botrytis on UK grape vines: what each looks like, the weather that drives it, and...
September 26, 2026
A practical guide to training grape vines on pergolas, fences and walls, covering support choice, framework building, tying in, summer...
September 24, 2026
Greenhouse vines ripen earlier and dodge the worst of the rain, while outdoor grapes cost nothing in glass. Here's how to decide which...
September 22, 2026
Four mistakes sink most first-time UK grape growers: too much water, fruit that never ripens, muddled pruning and ignored disease....
September 20, 2026
Month-by-month vine care for UK growers, covering pruning, feeding, watering, training, pest checks and frost protection from budburst...
September 16, 2026
A practical guide to winter Guyot pruning for UK grape vines, covering timing, single and double systems, clean cuts, cane selection and...
September 15, 2026
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October 01, 2026
September 30, 2026
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