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Turning Landscape into Legacy
URBAN VINEYARD DESIGN in Seattle, the San Juans, and Puget Sound.
Turn your backyard into a vineyard, guided by a professional landscaper, permaculturist, and WSU student of viticulture.
Imagine stepping outside your door and walking into a vineyard. With the right design and guidance, even a Seattle backyard can produce clusters worthy of distinction. Our urban vineyard consulting services help homeowners and small property owners turn unused space into thriving vineyards — tailored for Pacific Northwest conditions.
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Services We Provide
Backyard Vineyard Site Assessment
We analyze sunlight, soil, drainage, and airflow to determine what grape varieties will succeed in your yard. Our vineyard designs optimize row orientation, trellis systems, and spacing to maximize both yield and beauty.
Variety Selection for the Northwest
From cool-climate classics like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to hardy hybrids that excel in Seattle’s microclimates, we recommend vines that balance reliability with character. We also guide clients who want to blend their backyard harvest with supplemental grapes from Washington AVAs.
Vineyard Design & Installation Consulting
Whether you prefer a do-it-yourself build or professional installation, we provide detailed plans and oversight. Irrigation, trellising, and plant layout are designed to ensure your vineyard thrives year after year.
Seasonal Vineyard Consulting
Pruning, canopy management, disease control, and harvest timing are make-or-break details. We offer step-by-step guidance so your vines are productive and your clusters ripen evenly in the Pacific Northwest climate.
From Vineyard to Bottle
Growing is only the first chapter. We connect homeowners with local custom-crush facilities, labs, and suppliers so you can ferment, age, and bottle wine from your own vineyard — often blended with premium Washington fruit.
Are you ready to crush it? Get in touch with us now.
FAQ: Urban Vineyard Design in the Pacific Northwest
01. Can grapes really grow well in Pacific Northwest cities?
Yes — if you match variety to microclimate. Urban heat islands actually favor ripening, while walls and fences provide radiant warmth. The key is drainage, airflow, and choosing hardy varieties like Siegerrebe, Rondo Red, or Mad Angie.
02. How much space do I need to start an urban vineyard?
Even a 20-foot fence line or rooftop edge can produce quality grapes. With proper training systems — like cordon or fan espaliers — one vine can yield 10–15 pounds of fruit in a season.
03. Do grapes need full sun in the Northwest?
Six to eight hours daily is ideal, but reflected heat from stone, metal, or light walls can compensate for partial shade. Coastal growers often succeed by pruning for open canopies and maximizing morning sun.
04. What makes urban vineyard soil different from rural vineyard soil?
Urban soils are often compacted or nutrient-heavy. We rebuild them with mineral balance, compost, and fungal-dominant inoculants, turning subsoil into living terroir that echoes wine-country structure.
05. Can an urban vineyard actually produce wine-quality grapes?
Absolutely. Many local winemakers now source fruit from backyard or micro-vineyards. Flavor quality depends more on canopy management, soil vitality, and restraint in watering than on acreage.