Early in the growing season, vineyard managers and home owners must make important decisions about pruning, pest management, and canopy management based on their site conditions and goals. These decisions set the vineyard up for a successful harvest. The article discusses specific activities like determining pruning dates, managing powdery mildew and botrytis, monitoring shoot growth and bloom, and adjusting irrigation and leaf removal based on weather. Making informed choices tailored to each vineyard early on helps optimize grape quality and yield throughout the growing season.