Growing Berries

A blueberry plant's overall health is a factor of its nutrition. Healthy plants are more able to fight off diseases than unhealthy plants. Blueberries are distantly related to both cranberries...

Hydroponic growing methods increase fruit production and efficiency for strawberry plants. The indoor set-up reduces disease and maintenance requirements and allows for year-round fruit...

Goji berry plants are very hardy once established but need some special care the first year. Plants bloom both white and purple trumpet-shaped flowers on the same plant in summer. Mature plants...

Blackberries produce a lot of fruit for relatively little work, and continue producing berries for 15 to 20 years. Depending on the type of plant you choose, blackberries can be grown in warm or...

The northern blueberry bush, more commonly called the northern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum), is a native North American shrub that belongs to the same plant family as azaleas,...

Since strawberry seeds grow on the skin rather than in the center of the berry, figuring out how to save the seeds is not as evident as in other fruit. Extracting the seeds, however, is fairly...

Raspberry plants grow well in many soil types if provided with adequate nutrition. The raspberry cane prefers a soil pH of around 6.5. Applying compost or fertilizer gives the proper soil...

Raspberry plants are a common choice for colder climates because they tolerate cold winters. Most raspberries do not need special winter protection, but extra shelter might be necessary for areas...

While frozen raspberries are found in nearly every grocery store, it can be difficult to find fresh raspberries--they are fragile and perish easily when transported. You can solve this problem by...

Elderberries are tiny blackberries that emerge from white flowers in the late spring. They grow on trees called elderberry bushes that are native to numerous locations.

Raspberries are unusual because their roots are perennial and long-lasting, but their canes only live for two years. Because stems die after two seasons, they need to be removed after they bear...

Blueberries are one of Nature's most versatile fruits. Put them in pies, muffins, or cookies, on cereal, or dried in trail mix, or eat them raw. Established blueberry bushes are easy to maintain...

Blackberry plants are a great addition to any home garden. Their sweet berries are good in jams, pies or even right off the bush. Their hardiness makes them relatively simple for the novice to...

Blackberries are one of the most widely used and cultivated bramble fruits in the world. They are not particularly tender plants; however, attention to climate regarding planting and harvest...

Nothing tastes better than a handful of freshly picked blueberries. Now imagine being able to pick these delicious berries right out of your own backyard. Blueberries don't only taste great,...

Blackberries can dress up so many food dishes, from jams to pies. If you find wild blackberries in your back field, you can transplant them to the backyard to make tending and harvesting easier....

Blueberry plants offer fresh berries for muffins, pancakes and jams, and they also make interesting additions to your landscaping. Fortunately, if you have one blueberry plant, you can grow more...

Strawberry seeds can be planted and grown into new plants. However, you shouldn't expect the variety you've grown to be an exact clone of the berry the seed came from--in fact, you never know what...

Blackberries are among the easiest fruits to grow---and the most rewarding. The plants can take a little shade and abuse, but give them plenty of sun, good drainage and reasonably fertile soil,...

Elderberry bushes are attractive and hardy plants that grow in many areas of Europe and North America. It prefers moist, but well-drained soils, and it can often be found growing near streams and...

Tame blackberries, or domestic blackberries, may be any of a number of hybrid varieties. Most hybrid blackberries are genetically thornless, which makes them more pleasant to work with in the...

Buying berries doesn't have to be challenging. It may be hard to find plump-looking berries when they are in a plastic container so follow some of these basic rules to insure that you have bought...

The vines on blackberry bushes are called canes, and they grow for two years. The first year, they are lush vegetation. In year two, they bloom, bare fruit and then die. Prune away old canes every...

Raspberries are easy to grow, and well worth the effort. Imagine picking fresh berries from your bushes for a summer breakfast, or freezing them to enjoy throughout the winter. Raspberries produce...

Black raspberries are sweet, summer berries, and the bushes need a lot of pruning. Prune your raspberry bushes three times each year. You may feel as if you are pruning the bushes back too much,...

Blackberries can be susceptible to several types of disease. Whether fungal or viral, the diseases can have a disastrous effect on yields and survival of the plant. Careful observation and...

Many gardeners enjoy the fruits of a thriving blackberry patch. When you succeed in growing abundant blackberries, the natural desire is to enlarge your patch. Propagating your existing blackberry...

Wild huckleberries have not yet been successfully cultivated, but horticulturalists continue to look for ways. In the meantime, you can grow garden huckleberries (Solanum melanocerasum) throughout...

The secret to a lush, delicious blackberry harvest is the proper care of your blackberry plant. Blackberry plants tend to grow fast and the new growth can overshadow and interfere with blackberry...

Identifying wild plants and berries is a fun pastime for hikers, berry growers, science lovers, and people who love to eat berries. Knowing your berries could actually save your life in a survival...

The raspberry is a native North American flowering bush. There are several parts to the raspberry plant, each playing a role in producing the delicious red fruit. While its berries are small, the...

Nothing beats stepping out into the garden and plucking a rich, ripe raspberry. But raspberries can be rascals and produce abundant suckers, known to the unwitting homeowner as "raspberry...

Even a backyard gardener with limited space can grow raspberry bushes. They can be placed in large containers and set out on a deck, patio, or balcony. Their soil, water, and nutrient requirements...

Raspberries (Rubus idaeobatus), now available in yellow and black varieties in addition to the traditional red, are popular with gardeners and commercial producers. Unfortunately, they do not fare...

If you love fresh blueberries but you live in an apartment or a house with no space to allow gardening, you can still enjoy fresh berries. Although they require a bit of special attention,...

Tiny strawberry seeds cover the outside of the fruit, and these strawberry seeds will produce plants; however, they will not be like the hybrid berry plants that give us large, juicy red berries....

In ancient times, the elderberry was prized for its magical qualities. More recently, our grandmothers filled their pantries and root cellars with jams and jellies made from the tart little fruit....

Blackberries are edible berries that belong to the Rosaceae family. They are also known as caneberries or brambles. They are an aggregate fruit that are composed of many smaller fruits called...

Everyone loves birds, but if you have a garden or statuary, you might find their presence less than enjoyable. Birds love to eat ripening fruit, especially cherries, strawberries and blueberries,...

Blackberries are a delicious fruit that grows wild in many parts of the United States. The succulent, juicy berries ripen in mid to late summer and are popular in pies, cobblers and even as a...

Acai berries are small purple-blue berries resembling fat blueberries that grow on the acai palm in the rain forests of Central and South America. Acai berries are rich in antioxidants, fiber and...

Pip berries are actually an artificial decoration, not based on any real berry. They are usually a resin material, almost cranberry in color and closely resemble a real berry. It closely resembles...

Raspberries, known botanically as Rubus idaeus, have been cultivated since ancient times. They are delicious seasonal fruits known for being easy to grow in home gardens. A cross between sweet...

Strawberries are easy to grow and once you start growing them you will never have to purchase them at the store. You can grow strawberries inside as well as outside which is great especially when...

Blackberries are biennial fruit-bearing bushes with a bramble or vining growth habit. Hardy in USDA zones 7 through 9, they are well-adapted to growing in nearly all regions of Texas. There are at...

There are more than 400 species of blackberries in North America according to Richard Ashton, the author of several books on fruit growing including "The Incredible Pomegranate - Plant and Fruit."...

Blackberry plants spread by suckers, which means they grow new shoots from nearly any point on the root. They can get out of hand fairly quick and will take over an area if you let them. Pruning...

Fresh Raspberries are the Best, but Frozen ones are delicious and can hold their flavor/shape/beauty - IF you do it right. Here's how.

The thought of picking fresh blackberries from your garden conjures up mental pictures of blackberries on top of pancakes, blackberry muffins, and fresh blackberries and cream. But, before rushing...

A lot of people don't have the room nor the necessary equipment required to grow their own strawberry patch. This article will teach you how to grow your own strawberries. Of course, you probably...