blackberries Archives

The Summer the Animals Came Close

For 25 years, my husband and I have gardened, composted, and planted natives on a quarter acre in our small Oregon city. We shaped the yard into zones, raising veggies, …

Mama vs. the Blackberries

Pruners in hand, I stood below the massive holly tree and stared up at the mishmash of green berries and pointy glossy leaves shooting from the thick, vertical canes of …

The Best Way to Freeze Fruit and Berries for Baking

In the days before I knew the best way to freeze fruit and berries, I put around five pounds of fresh blueberries in my freezer. We had gone blueberry picking, …

Should You Garden Barefoot?

I'm a barefoot gardener, and until I posted a video online of my daughter and me in the garden picking veggies for dinner, I never considered any issues with that. …

Starting with the Right Soil for Your Raspberry Plants

Healthy raspberry plants start with great soil in which to grow them. Raspberries thrive in well-draining sandy or loamy soil that has been enriched with organic matter, such as well-aged …

Blackberry Mulled Wine: A History and Recipe

Mulled wine, I'm quite sure, is a gift from the gods. The autumn may have its hot apple cider, but the winter has mulled wine, and the best thing about …

Blackberry Heaven—The All-in-One Guide to Choosing, Growing, Harvesting, and Cooking Blackberries

In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about blackberries—so easy to grow, you’ll wonder why you didn’t start planting blackberries sooner! There are three …

Here’s a new way to serve chicken—spiced with balsamic vinegar, and sweetened with blackberries. Add fresh blackberries for a garnish and accept the compliments. Have you made this unique chicken dish? …