One-year-old muscadine cane are showing dormant compound buds. These buds already contain next season’s shoots and fruit clusters. Wait until after the last frost before pruning for the best results.

As a rule, muscadines are very vigorous vines that require annual pruning to restrict growth and encourage yearly bearing. Be aware that the wounds may “bleed” or exude sap when pruning. The sap ...

Winter pruning takes advantage of the plant’s dormancy. With sap flow slowed and leaves gone, structural flaws are easy to ...

Pruning season for lots of perennials is among us, which is a crucial activity that increases your yields and makes for a beautifully tamed plant. Common perennials grown in Rowan County that need ...

Late summer to early fall is muscadine season in the South. Muscadines (Vitis rotundifolia) are a native grape and are known to have been cultivated by American Indians for hundreds of years. They are ...

Ah, the warming days, the budding flowers. It’s that enchanting time of year when many of you will feel inspired to go outside and hack down something green. But before you slice and dice, let’s ...

Muscadines are a grape native to the southeastern United States, known for their unique flavor, sweet berries, and strong adaptation to the region’s hot, humid climate. Typically enjoyed fresh, they ...