Using Cherry Sawdust in the Garden
Can I use cherry sawdust around my berry plants?
We have a community garden and I am taking a lot for next year. I want to plant raspberries and need information about shade or sun requirements, how close to plant, and watering. Thank you.
Growing Blackberries and Raspberries in a Container
Can anyone tell me the best way to grow blackberries and raspberries in containers? I have wild blackberries all around my back yard, but the wildlife beats me to them!
Taking Cuttings from Thornless Blackberries
How do I get slips from thornless blackberries?
What do I do with raspberry canes after they have fruited?
Can I use coffee grounds and egg shells around my raspberry plants?
I purchased some raspberries from the grocery store. They had a delightful taste and were a great size. Can you plant the seeds to start your own raspberry plants?
This is a guide about growing blackberries. In many areas blackberries grow profusely with no help from us. However, if you are thinking of planting some berry bushes in your garden, then this information can be helpful for providing you with a bumper crop.
Harvesting and Using Blueberries
How do you harvest and use blueberries? I have heard that they need to be chilled for a time before you can eat them.
Blueberry season is just around the corner. With just a little more water and sunshine, we will be able to smell the blueberry pies baking in the oven.
Three Systems For Planting Strawberries
The hill and matted strawberry planting row system are the two most common methods, while growing strawberries in "jars" and hanging baskets works well for gardeners with limited space.
Three Great Plants To Try This Year
There are endless varieties of flowers, vegetables, and fruits to choose from each year, but only limited amounts of garden space. If you're looking for something new and different this year, consider one of the following three great plants. Each has a unique and valuable characteristic that makes it a useful contribution to the garden.
I desperately want to grow raspberries but last year when I bought several stocks, they QUICKLY died. I think it might be due to lack of water or some heat issues during the summer... but I'm not positive. I have been told that berries in my area is REALLY hard to pull off.
Plant a Pyracantha (Firethorn) in a entry way for a dramatic look. The berries on my bush are orange in the fall and have white flowers in the Spring. This bush grows rather quickly and training to a column or wall is quite easy for a year around decorative effect.
