grapes

A household of four in Thayer has eaten and drunk all the grapes it could from its vine, given a full bag to a neighbour, and still has roughly ten times more fruit left, with the crop compared to the magic porridge pot. The post highlights how a single vine can produce far more fruit than a family can consume, and gardeners often swap or give away surplus at harvest time.

A gardener has picked this year's grape crop, reporting that lower vines produced little because they were only planted in the past year after the fence was redone and everything trimmed back last fall. The harvest did not fill a full bin, but they say there will be plenty for a dozen or more jars of homemade grape juice.

A home gardener in Canada says it is finally fruit-picking season, sharing that three months of work on a backyard pool pond and greenhouse kept them from posting about their fruit trees. They report their 'Blushing Delight' apple tree, bought at a local nursery, is thriving and heavy with apples, alongside a grape harvest.

A photographer in Norman, Oklahoma has shared an image of a Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) perched on a wild grape vine, taken on August 26, 2026. The photographer also published the camera settings used for the shot, making it of interest to bird watchers and wildlife photography enthusiasts.

A new business called the Grape & Grain Exchange is planned for Crozet, promising a combination of globally sourced wines and work by local artists. The venture is framed as both a retail and cultural addition to the community, pairing a wine-focused offering with a showcase for area art. Details on its opening date or exact location have not yet been announced.

A gardener recalls making homemade raisins in the oven three years ago after a glut of grapes, posting them to an offspring in Scotland as a joke about scurvy. This year's harvest has been smaller, though picking continued until yesterday. The lighthearted anniversary note touches on home food preservation, surplus produce, and family.

A photographer in Norman, Oklahoma has shared a close-up image of a Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis) perched on a wild grape vine, taken on August 24, 2026. Alongside the photo, details of the camera settings used were made available. The image is drawing attention from birdwatching and wildlife enthusiasts, who appreciate the clear capture of the small songbird in its natural habitat.

South African publication Daily Maverick has published a pork belly recipe featuring grapes and fennel, an unusual autumn combination that pairs rich, fatty meat with sweet fruit and aniseed flavour. The dish reflects a broader trend of cooks using seasonal grapes in savoury cooking rather than only in desserts, and offers readers a weekend cooking project.

Gardeners are being shown how to make natural dye from marigold blooms and how to grow grapes at home in a new gardening feature from Mountain Xpress. The piece covers harvesting and processing marigold petals for coloring fabric, plus practical advice on planting, trellising and caring for grapevines in a backyard setting.

NBA player CJ McCollum's Oregon winery has released its first estate grown wines, made from grapes grown on the winery's own property. The release marks a step forward for McCollum's off-court wine venture, and the story has been picked up by regional news outlets.

A grape grower is investing heavily in smart technology across its operations, according to Growing Produce. The move reflects a broader shift in agriculture toward precision tools such as sensors, data analytics and automated systems to manage vineyards. Farmers are watching these adoptees closely to see whether the efficiency gains justify the costs.