Discussion Topic - Grapes

Grapes come in many varieties. Some are sweet, and some are tart. Some have seeds, and some are seedless. Some are big, and some are tiny. Some are round, and some are long. There are purple grapes, green grapes, reddish grapes, and some grapes are nearly black. Grapes can be table snacks, Waldorf salad ingredients, juiced to make delicious beverages, and turned into jellies and jams. Most of all,  grapes can be made into wine. Wine making from grapes has been going on for at least 9,000 years. Two things that all grapes share in common is that they grow in clusters hanging from vines, and they are highly nutritious.

Grapes make their way into Japanese art such as this bonsai, …

... and this ikebana arrangement.

This Japanese woodblock print was made by Kenen Imae in 1891.

Grape leaves all have the same general shape, but there is variety within that shape type.

I don't know the varieties of grape to which the leaves above belong, but the following leaf is from the cabernet sauvignon grape.

Grape leaves are edible and very nutritious. Check the web for recipes.

Grapes for commercial use are grown in vineyards. Considerable expertise is required in the cultivation of grapes.

Check the web for more information about grapes and grape leaves. Take a moment to study Kenen Imae's woodblock print above. What sort of painting of grapes, grape vines, and/or vineyards appeals to you?