Growing Berries

Fruit lovers often associate fresh blackberries with a trip into dense woods dressed from head to toe in protective clothing to avoid being scratched. This does not have to be the...

Thornless blackberries are fruit vines that produce clusters of blackberries. They grow erect or semi-erect either as upright vines or as trailing vines. These vines are perennials and put out new...

Blackberries and raspberries are edible berries produced on vines. Clusters of berries grow on long fruit vines called brambles. Native and hybrid cultivars include thorned and thornless, upright...

Blackberries can be made into pies, cobblers, jams and jellies. The fruit contains a high concentration of antioxidants, making it a vital part of a person's diet. Properly caring for blackberry...

A planter box is a form of container gardening that has many advantages--it allows apartment dwellers to own a container garden they cannot otherwise enjoy due to lack of space, it adds color and...

Copious blackberry patches are found in eastern North America and on the Pacific coast as well as in the British Isles and Western Europe. The bush is identified by its prickly, upright and...

Strawberries are very hardy perennials that grow with only a little bit of care and attention in limited space. They should be well weeded and pruned to obtain a good harvest. Strawberries grow...

Growing your own blackberries can mean a bountiful berry harvest and all the jams, jellies, pies and tarts you can make. Blackberries grow well in full sun and will even produce fruit when grown...

Commonly grown in Europe, the elderberry, or sambucus nigra, has gained popularity in the United States. Quite edible, the fruits of the elderberry plant make tasty jams, syrups, pie fillings and...

Blueberries and huckleberries both are part of the Ericaceae or Heath family, and can be difficult to distinguish from each other.

Most backyard gardening enthusiasts interested in planting blackberry bushes purchase their starts at the local gardening center. But for purists, planting blackberry from seed represents a true...

Blackberry bushes grow wild in many areas, but they are also found for sale in many garden-supply stores or plant nurseries. The plant produces a large black fruit that is sweet and sometimes a...

Blackberries (Rubus eubatus), relatives of raspberries, are tiny fruit that grow in clusters on thick, thorny stalks, or canes. The fruits are larger than those of raspberries and so deep a purple...

The types of raspberries you plan to grow will determine how best to plant them, because different tendencies call for different approaches. General growth habit, when and how a particular variety...

Cane blackberries are enthusiastic growers that can thrive as fruit-producers for many years. If you don't cut them back each year, they'll produce new and longer canes that will divert the...

Blueberries and Huckleberries are closely related. Unless you have a degree in botany, it's often difficult to tell the difference between the two, except by the seeds.

One of summer's best treats for home gardening enthusiasts comes when their backyard red raspberry plants produce plump, juicy fruit. Full of antioxidants and other nutritional benefits, red...

The price of blackberries and raspberries at the grocery store can seem like extortion. Fortunately, you do not need to be a slave to the high prices charged for quality blackberries and...

Blackberries and raspberries are beloved for their rich color, juicy flavor, unique texture--and health benefits. Both provide abundant antioxidants (which studies show help defend against a range...

Backyard gardening enthusiasts looking for a flavorful summertime treat should consider growing raspberry plants. Once you get past their thorn-covered stems, raspberries serve up a mix of...

Blackberries are valued in holistic and traditional medicine as an aid against viruses, bacteria and some cancers. According to The University of Oregon's Berry Health Benefits Network,...

Huckleberries are found in the northwest areas of the United States. They are a significant part of the grizzly bear's diet, and huckleberry was the first name of the renowned fictional character,...

Garden huckleberries are not the same huckleberries that grow in the wild. They are small black berries that can be toxic if eaten raw. However, after being cooked and sweetened, they are quite...

Strawberries are delicate plants--they can wither during an unexpected frost and rot on the vine in wet conditions. With proper planning, however, it is possible to grow strawberry plants through...

Elderberries are delicate purple berries equivalent in size to the huckleberry. Elderberries are popular for jams, syrups and cordials. The flowers can also be eaten cooked or steeped for tea,...

The boysenberry is a dark, seeded berry that's a cross between a raspberry, a blackberry and a loganberry. Boysenberry stalks take two years to produce fruit. Each stalk grows for one year, then...

Black raspberries--not to be confused with blackberries--provide rich, deep color and loads of flavor to pies, layered desserts, salads, jams, even vinegars. They are also rich in vitamins,...

Raspberry bushes are a way to bring fresh fruit to your home garden. Plant them free-standing, use them to border your yard or place them behind your garden beds. Designing a raspberry bed...

Wild blackberries grow on a thick bush. Examining the leaves, flowers and branches can help identify this fast-growing, invasive plant that yields wonderfully sweet, compound berries.

The Top Hat blueberry bush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Top Hat' is a true dwarf of the high bush blueberry that was developed at the University of Michigan. It is petite at 24 inches in height and...

The goji berry bush (Lycium barbarum) will grow in almost any environment as long as it is in well-drained soil and full sun. Goji prefers slightly dry environments, but there are ways to...

Growing your own wild blackberry bushes will provide you with plenty of fresh fruit for baking, canning, or freezing. You will not need to scour the forest for an available patch of fresh berries,...

Raspberries come from a small deciduous plant. The stems are slightly prickly and the leaves have 3 to 5 small leaflets. Raspberry plants can live up to 10 years so it is important to replenish...

Raspberries and blackberries have a lot in common. They are both brambles and grow on canes. Both have colors during the cycle toward maturity that may cause berries to be green, red or black....

Cultivating a blackberry patch can provide your family with fresh berries every summer and once a trailing blackberry is established on a trellis system, your patch will not require a lot of work...

Blackberries are a very hardy plant, and a favorite among home-growers and gardeners. These berries have a very sweet taste, and have become very popular in cooking and as raw snacks. Blackberry...

Raspberry brambles will grow quickly and with canes and fruit, but can quickly topple over as a result of their own success. Building a trellis for your raspberry plants can prevent this and bring...

The elderberry has a distinguished history of being a prized plant in many cultures, among them the Native Americans and the Spaniards. It is most known for its annual yield of elderberries, which...

Blackberries are a hardy plant and a favorite among home growers and gardeners. They have a very sweet taste and have become popular in cooking and as raw snacks. Blackberry vines grow and produce...

Blueberries can easily be grown in the home garden. The misty blueberry plant is a member of the southern highbush varieties. Its foliage is bright blue-green which contrasts nicely with the...

Blackberries are a very hardy plant and a favorite among home growers and gardeners. These berries have a very sweet taste, and have become popular in cooking and as raw snacks. Blackberry vines...

Blackberry vines, or brambles, can be grown in any climate that provides enough sunshine, and with the right soil combination. Many homeowners and gardeners enjoy growing their own...

Blackberry vines, or brambles, can be grown in any climate that provides enough sunshine, with the right soil combination. Many homeowners and gardeners enjoy growing their own blackberries--as...

You can grow new strawberry plants from seeds gathered from the berries in your garden. The tiny seeds are easy to separate from the berry flesh, and only need to be rinsed and dried before they...

Blackberry vines, or brambles, can be grown in any climate that provides enough sunshine, with the right soil combination. Many homeowners and gardeners enjoy growing their own blackberries--as...

Healthy, producing blueberry bushes are a pleasure for any gardener. Propagating these desirable fruit bushes is something you may need to do if you want to multiply the number of bushes you have,...

The graceful sweep of espaliered berry canes growing across a sunny wall is among the loveliest garden views. Given the structural support of a wall, trellis or fence, the blackberries are trained...

Getting overgrown or old raspberry plants to start producing raspberries again is fairly easy. Once they have a rejuvenation pruning and are fertilized, the plants should produce raspberries that...

Persistence is required to get rid of wild blackberry brambles. These plants can live for 25 years or more, smothering existing plant growth and providing a habitat for mice and rats and other...