A raspberry patch bursting with firm, juicy fruit rarely grows by chance. Raspberries are naturally vigorous growers, but without a bit of direction, their canes can quickly turn into a wild, tangled ...

Berry bushes provide food for people and wildlife while offering beauty and interest in the landscape, but be sure to choose ...

The raspberry, with its botanical name Rubus idaeus, belongs to the rose family, which includes around 3,500 species. The raspberry is a hardy, deciduous climbing shrub that comes in a variety of ...

Close-up of raspberries and a few green leaves - Valentyn Volkov/Shutterstock You're trudging through the underbrush on a hike when you decide to take a break. As you power up with some trail mix, you ...

A recent conversation with Barbara Mohr included a question that required some research. Her black raspberry plants were doing poorly and producing little fruit. She said: The plants were four years ...

Although raspberries are thought to be one of the easiest fruits to grow at home, it's not uncommon to struggle to get a harvest. But, a few adjustments can quickly help you get a raspberry plant to ...

Growing raspberries takes a bit of patience — but, if you are a lover of that deep berry flavor, that’s no deterrent. Most raspberries need time to become established before they fruit, according to ...

Harvesting fresh raspberries from your home garden is a fulfilling experience, and with some thoughtful pruning, you can maximize your harvest. By removing old and diseased canes and thinning out new ...

Q: I have attached a picture of an insect we have on our raspberry plants. They have coal black bodies with white spots on both their body and legs and seem to hop. We believe they are hurting the ...

The loyal reader knows that part of my formative years was spent in the family’s huge raspberry patch. It was a four-rower, properly wired up to support berry-laden bushes. The aisles between the rows ...