11 Ways to Use Raspberries That Will Make You Happy to Grow Them
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 …
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Growing Black Raspberry vs. Blackberry vs. Mulberry: Which is Best?
"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 …
Planning a Backyard Orchard You Can Harvest Year-Round
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 …
Raspberries Rule! Gardening Guide: All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Cooking, and Eating Delicious Raspberries
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 …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Raspberries
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 …
Root Rot on Raspberry Plants: How to Identify, Treat, and Prevent Phytophthora Root Rot
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 …
What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Raspberry Plants
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 …
How—and When—to Water Your Raspberry Plants
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 …
Should You Fertilize Your Raspberry Plants?
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 …
The Right Sunlight for Your Raspberry Plants
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 …
