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a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of such a plant
b
: any of various sprawling herbaceous plants (such as a tomato or potato) that lack specialized adaptations for climbing
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Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley’s fanciest wineries?
Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
This old gardener's saying perfectly describes this flowering vine.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Go for multiple layers of trellis to emphasize its dimensional impact; weave in some faux vines to bring the outdoors in.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
More recently, hop farms grew in popularity in the early 2000s as farmers began to utilize the vines' buds for flavoring alcohol during the distilling process, and wild purple flowers found in Michigan fields are the perfect addition to salads.
—Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Growers and winemakers in other regions have also been pulling out vines.
—Reuters, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
Kudzu, and other invasive vines like English ivy and porcelain berry, take hold along forest borders, climbing up trees and eventually smothering them to death.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
Bird-of-paradise flowers flourish outside, along with monstera vines and an avocado tree.
—Dara Kerr, NPR, 28 Feb. 2024
Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Install sturdy trellises, wire mesh cages, etc. to support rangy plants like tomatoes and vining plants like cucumbers, climbing squashes, luffa, watermelon, pumpkins, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
The mulch in the Dilworth Community Garden came from the trees, brush and vines the group cut down.
—Page Leggett, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
The vineyard vines x JAWS collection; vineyardvines.com Michael Costello x REVOLVE
Michael Costello is bringing the heat this summer!
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Some are vining, others grow upright, and all are relatively low-maintenance and safe for animals.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
Many veggies require a deep-root system, but some like lettuce or leafy greens don’t.
To create a trailing effect with a wall, use vining plants with beautiful long tendrils or striking colors.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
But for people who love the prolific, vining summer squash, that’s a blessing and not a curse.
—cleveland, 17 July 2023
Noun
The coffee grows side-by-side with tamarind trees that add nitrogen to the soil and provide support for black pepper vines.
—Aniruddha Ghosal, Fortune Asia, 25 Mar. 2024
Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley’s fanciest wineries?
Get unlimited access to the Los Angeles Times.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024
This old gardener's saying perfectly describes this flowering vine.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Mar. 2024
Go for multiple layers of trellis to emphasize its dimensional impact; weave in some faux vines to bring the outdoors in.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
More recently, hop farms grew in popularity in the early 2000s as farmers began to utilize the vines' buds for flavoring alcohol during the distilling process, and wild purple flowers found in Michigan fields are the perfect addition to salads.
—Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
Growers and winemakers in other regions have also been pulling out vines.
—Reuters, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
Kudzu, and other invasive vines like English ivy and porcelain berry, take hold along forest borders, climbing up trees and eventually smothering them to death.
—Bob Hirshon, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2024
Bird-of-paradise flowers flourish outside, along with monstera vines and an avocado tree.
—Dara Kerr, NPR, 28 Feb. 2024
Verb
Because sweet potatoes have a vining habit, Sparks says they can be trellised to be less messy.
—Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Install sturdy trellises, wire mesh cages, etc. to support rangy plants like tomatoes and vining plants like cucumbers, climbing squashes, luffa, watermelon, pumpkins, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024
The mulch in the Dilworth Community Garden came from the trees, brush and vines the group cut down.
—Page Leggett, Charlotte Observer, 1 Feb. 2024
The vineyard vines x JAWS collection; vineyardvines.com Michael Costello x REVOLVE
Michael Costello is bringing the heat this summer!
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Some are vining, others grow upright, and all are relatively low-maintenance and safe for animals.
—Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
Many veggies require a deep-root system, but some like lettuce or leafy greens don’t.
To create a trailing effect with a wall, use vining plants with beautiful long tendrils or striking colors.
—Gina Mayfield, Dallas News, 4 Aug. 2023
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
—Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023
But for people who love the prolific, vining summer squash, that’s a blessing and not a curse.
—cleveland, 17 July 2023
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vine
1 of 2 noun1
2
a
: a plant whose stem requires support and which climbs by tendrils or twining or creeps along the ground
also
: the stem of a vine
b
: any of various plants (as a tomato) that resemble vines but lack a special means for climbing
vine
2 of 2 verb
vined; vining
: to form or grow in the manner of a vine
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