Growing Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia)?The fragrant drooping white flowers in spring are followed by large bluish purple edible berries. The Saskatoon service berry is a medium to large upright shrub native to North America from Alaska across much of western Canada into the western and north-central US. They prefer full sun, but can tolerate light shade. The extensive root system results in clumps and allows it to being grown as a hedge.
Growing Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana)The cape gooseberry is a native of Peru. The plant is a perennial and is easy to grow, even from seed, and be spread throughout your garden by birds, who really enjoy the berries. It is a member of the genus Physalis in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Ripe berries are safe to eat and provide a good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of fiber. Like other members of this plant family the unripe berries, leaves, and flowers are poisonous.
Making a Strawberry Planter from a Laundry BasketLine a plastic laundry basket with burlap, fill with soil, cut holes in the sides for some of the plants and you have an inexpensive strawberry planter for your garden. Plant the berries and stand by to enjoy delicious strawberries alone or in recipes.
Harvesting ElderberriesElderberries should be ready for harvest between mid August and mid September. Remove the clusters from the bush and strip the berries from them. One way to quickly remove the berries is with a plastic fork. Refrigerate or freeze.
Picking the Ripest BlackberriesOptimal sweetness is achieved when the berry is fully ripe. Some berries actually may appear ready to pick when black and shiny, but with some varieties it is when they become less shiny that they are the sweetest. This is a page about picking the ripest blackberries.
Gooseberry Bush Has Lost All of Its Leaves?Gooseberries can have their foliage ravaged by the gooseberry sawfly larvae. Check for small caterpillars. If found, treat with an insecticidal soap or manual removal methods. This is a page about gooseberry bush has lost all of its leaves.
Homemade Strawberry CollarsBy altering a plastic pot scrubber you can make a very effective collar for your strawberry plants, thus protecting the leaves and berries from too much moisture which can lead to fungus damage. This is a page about homemade strawberry collars.
Choosing a Sweet Blackberry PlantIf you decide to grow blackberries, be aware that the different varieties have varying levels of sweetness. Picking the berries later in the season will make them sweeter too.
How do you get rid of blackberry vines naturally?The key to chemical-free success in destroying blackberries will come with persistence. Without leaves to produce food for the roots, they will eventually starve and die. This is a page about how do you get rid of blackberry vines naturally?
Do You Need to Plant Strawberries in a Strawberry Pot?Strawberries don't need to be planted in a strawberry pot. They can be planted in the ground, in hanging baskets or a terra cotta pots.
Strawberry Plants Not ProducingThis is a page about strawberry plants not producing. Sometimes garden plants will flower but fail to fruit. Identifying the cause may allow you to correct the issue.
Picking BerriesThis page is about picking berries. Gathering fruits can be accomplished in different ways to save you time.
Growing Pichuberry (Physalis peruviana)?This page is about Growing Pichuberry (Physalis peruviana). A relative of the tomatillo that is native to high altitude, tropical regions of south america and known for its smooth, orange or yellow berry.
Growing BerriesThis page is about growing berries. It is wonderful to have fresh berries available in your garden.
Growing RaspberriesThis is a page about growing raspberries. Raspberries are delicious whether eaten fresh or used in recipes or jams. Choosing the best variety and learning the requirements for growing and pruning your plants will ensure a bounty of fresh berries.
Growing BlackberriesThis is a page about growing blackberries. In many areas blackberries grow profusely with no help from us. However, if you are thinking of planting some berry bushes in your garden, then this information can be helpful for providing you with a bumper crop.
