Raspberries are somewhat of a forbidden fruit, in that once you grow them, expect to grow more and more of them every year. That's not so bad if you have …
"Here we go 'round the mulberry bush on a cold and frosty morning." So goes the children's song that's usually accompanied by a skipping dance and some playful laughs. But …
Whether spring or fall, both are great times to start your backyard orchard! If you've been following along for some time, you know that when we bought our house, it …
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about planting raspberries, growing raspberries, and harvesting raspberries—your raspberries bushes will be a welcome addition to your …
Working your raspberry garden means having the right tools to do the job! And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare raspberries for …
Phytophthora root rot in raspberries is caused by a species of fungi of the genus phytophthora. It is a common problem associated with growing raspberries, especially in areas with poor …
Pests in your raspberry patch, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your precious raspberry plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot …
Raspberries need consistent watering, especially during the growing season—but they hate wet feet. So it’s important to plant your raspberry plants in well-drained soil and water regularly, but not too …
Raspberries need lots of nutrients to properly grow, and fertilizers can provide the extra nutrients that raspberries need to grow quickly and fully. The use of fertilizer depends on the …
Raspberry plants thrive and fully fruit when they get lots of sunshine, at least six hours—and preferably eight—of full daily sun exposure. You’ll need to plant according to the sun’s …