Growing Muscadines: From Vine to Glass

Workshop Sign-up for the 2026 Ormewood Park Makers Festival

October 10, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location to be shared with registered participants

Space for 5 to 20 Participants

 

Muscadines are the South’s native grape and an excellent perennial fruit crop for Georgia gardens and landscapes.

In this one hour workshop, we’ll walk through the essentials of growing and using muscadines; from choosing varieties and building a simple trellis to annual pruning, harvesting, and turning the fruit into wine, juice, jelly, and other treats.

We’ll cover:
-Choosing the right muscadine varieties for fresh eating, wine, and other uses
-Self-fertile vs. female varieties and how many vines you actually need
-Where to plant muscadines and how much space they require
-Simple trellis and arbor options
-Training young vines
-How and when to prune established vines
-Harvesting ripe muscadines
-Ideas for processing and preserving your harvest, including wine, juice, jelly, and preserves

Whether you’re considering planting your first muscadine or have an existing vine that has gotten out of control, this workshop will give you the fundamentals you need to successfully grow and use this uniquely Southern fruit.

 

Cost: $25

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Community Foodscapes is an edible landscaping company serving Atlanta, helping people from all backgrounds grow food and restore native habitats.

They have hosted numerous classes and workshop throughout Metro Atlanta over the past 10 years, partnering with a range of organizations including Atlanta Community Foodbank, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Concrete Jungle, UGA Extension, various churches and gardens/farms, and local neighborhood associations and gardening groups.