One is tart and juicy while the other is sweet as can be. One of the many joys of summer is the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. As a native of Michigan, which is rich in berries, I ...

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 ...

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 ...

When I lived in Pennsylvania, my home sat close to the woods which bordered my family's property. One summer night, I noticed some berries growing wild near our front yard. They weren't yet ripe, but ...

How to prune your berry patch, with different approaches for floricanes and primocanes. Berry season is just around the corner, and NOW is the time to prune your raspberry and blackberry bushes. In ...

FOR SOME STRANGE reason, I don’t have any raspberries in my garden. Somehow, even though I love them, and they grow well in our climate, I don’t see any (I’m looking right now). No idea how that ...

After you've enjoyed your first juicy raspberry harvest, you may be tempted to plant another bush — the more delicious berries, the better. But raspberries come in several different types, and it's ...

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 ...