Answer: The difference between girdling in grapes versus trees is both subtle and crucially important. We’ve all seen tree rings before at some point, so let’s start there and take a field trip into ...

1 of 2 — Left to their devices, many seedless grapes would be puny and soft. But these Thompson seedless got pleasingly plump after a little hormone therapy and girdling. It's no secret that many ...

Answer: With over 10,000 varieties of grapes in the world, you’re right to seek help when picking the best one for your garden. I sent your question to our NMSU Extension Viticulture Specialist, Gill ...

Girdles and hormone therapy for grapes? California farmers go to great lengths to plump and firm up grapes as much as possible. But don't worry:... It's no secret that many Americans have a fetish for ...

It’s no secret that many Americans have a fetish for big food. Whether it’s a triple-decker cheeseburger or a 128-ounce Big Gulp, some portions in the U.S. have gotten freakishly large. But not all of ...