The University of Minnesota Horticulture Research Center (HRC) in Excelsior, Minn., breeds new varieties of wine and table grapes that can withstand cold Minnesota winters. The HRC is renowned for ...

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. — It's not easy to grow grapes in northern climates, but the University of Minnesota has it down to a science. Their grape breeding program is actively developing new types for ...

EXCELSIOR, Minn — When most people taste wine, they search for good flavor and good aroma. At the University of Minnesota Horticultural Research Center they search for perfection. "For us, this is ...

CHASKA, Minn. — When you think of harvest time in Minnesota, corn or beans usually come to mind. Not at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chaska. When fall rolls around, it's time to pick the ...

The type of grape you grow depends on your climate and your taste. Are you looking for dessert grapes? Or perhaps you want to experiment with wine making, in which case the variety you choose will ...

Q: I moved into a new house that has a grapevine. I’ve never had a grapevine before. Should I prune the vine? What could I use the leaves for? A: You do not have to prune your grapevine, but annual ...