Blackberries are one of the simplest things to grow in the home garden. They typically don't take much maintenance or extra care, and they're adaptable to different soils and climates. But, if you do...
Category: Berries and Vines
I remember picking blackberries at my grandparent's farm in Ohio when I was growing up. They had a long fence line covered in blackberry brambles, and it was so fun to me - a suburban kid - to run...
Blackberries are one of those fruits that represent summer to me - especially since I grew up in a warm southern climate (blackberry cobbler, anyone?). But can they be grown in areas with milder...
It would be amazing if my homegrown blackberries were always as perfect as those at the farmer’s market – plump, deep black, juicy, and gigantic. But in reality, even experienced growers have to...
When I first planted blackberry plants, I chose the perfect spot near my backyard fence on the side of my house…until they grew so vigorously that the canes reached over into the driveway and...
Blackberry Fertilizing: What to Use to Grow the Best Berries
When it comes to fertilizing your garden, there seems to be an endless choice of plant foods at the garden center. Even the fertilizer shelf in my garage can be overwhelming at times. But for...