It may sound strange, but blackberries are a fruit I don’t remember eating much as a child. I grew up eating raspberries in our home garden, but never blackberries. I am from northern Illinois, and ...

Close-up of black raspberry bush with berries - Mariana Serdynska/Shutterstock After you've enjoyed your first juicy raspberry harvest, you may be tempted to plant another bush — the more delicious ...

Raspberries and blackberries should be fertilized starting in early spring when new growth begins. (Kelsey O'Halloran/2014) CORVALLIS, Ore. - No matter how muddy the spring, it's time to slip on your ...

Growing your own fruit can be a great cost-effective way to always have your favourite healthy treat on hand. But how many of us really know how to grow fruit from our gardens? If you’re a lover of ...

The popularity of home vegetable gardening has certainly been strong this year, continuing a trend that started 10-15 years ago. But this year's shelter-at-home practices encouraged an even larger ...

Blackberry canes produce fruit only one time, so it’s important that gardeners prune out old canes after harvest time. Neil Sperry Special to the Star-Telegram North Texas is a great place to raise a ...

Question: The leaves on one of my blackberry bushes are bright orange colored underneath, and the plant looks a little wilted. Is this anything to worry about? Answer: Orange rust of brambles ...

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