Is there anything better than a fresh-picked, perfectly ripe strawberry from your own garden? I say no, except for one thing: a whole lot more of them! And that’s the tricky part sometimes: as popular as they are, I hear lots of gardeners, including my own friends and family, complain that they have trouble getting … Read more
Do you like berries? Do you especially love raspberries? If you do, and you’ve only had those lifeless ones in the clear plastic clam shells from the grocery stores, I’m here to tell you you’ve never truly tasted them before! I know it sounds clichéd, but there’s nothing that compares to a perfectly ripe and … Read more
Whether you grow them yourself or pick them wild, I don’t think there’s anything better than perfectly ripe blackberries, bursting with juice and that delectable, tangy, sweet flavor. I know it’s clichéd, but there’s truly nothing else like them! And no matter where you get them from, you’ve got to wash them, and therein lies … Read more
The blackberry is one of my favorite fruits. You can grow your own or forage for wild ones. Either are fine, I actually do both. When dealing with wild plants just leave them be, and let nature do its work. A tame blackberry bush is very easy to grow, but does require some care. In … Read more
Have you been wanting to grow fruit on your homestead – but put it off because you thought it was too big of a task for you to handle? Think again. Blackberries are some of the easiest plants you can grow on your homestead or in your backyard, and they’re also some of the most … Read more
Are you looking for a fruit bush that’s easy for beginners to grow? Gooseberry bushes grow well in most areas, and they’re self-pollinating, so you can plant just one. Learning how to grow gooseberries is excellent for beginners; they’re a forgiving plant. If you live in America, you might not know about gooseberries. They’re not … Read more
Growing strawberries gives you a beautiful supply of the fresh summer fruit right at your fingertips. Lovers of full sunshine, strawberries are relatively easy to grow in looser soils – in fact, they can be a little aggressive if you’re not careful. In this respect, when planting companions to strawberries, you have to consider both … Read more
A while back, I was considering some different health remedies to add to my arsenal. I had seen an article about goji berries and my curiosity was piqued. You see, I am always looking for ways to keep myself strong, vibrant, and healthy. At the time, goji berries seemed to be all the rage. Now, … Read more
We LOVE blueberries! Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on planting blueberry bushes. Learn how to plant blueberries the right way to start them off right!
Did you know that sometimes blackberries will get tiny little worms in them? Here’s an easy way to help get them out before you make that blackberry jam!
Here’s an easy way to make more plants off of existing ones!
Last week, we got our hands on a dozen raspberry bushes. I’m so excited to finally have a good patch put in! Here’s what we did…
I’ve always heard that wild strawberries were poisonous, so I’ve been telling my kids not to eat the ones we have growing in our yard. But then I read somewhere that they were actually delicious and safe… so which is it? Here’s what I’ve learned…
Here’s how to transplant wild (or cultivated) blackberries into your own yard.
This year I decided to move my strawberry plants from their rows to a nice raised bed. Here is how I did it.
Should you cut them off, or keep them to grow more plants?? Find out what is best for your garden!