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 ...

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 ...

Raspberries are a fast-growing and delicious fruit that is easy to grow in a home garden. The only downside is that they can take over your landscape if not regularly maintained. An easy solution is ...

Raspberries are a crop usually thought to require a lot of space, however they are a fruit that can be grown successfully in pots. All types of raspberries are suited to pots, though it is best to ...

Do not plant blueberries. We do not have the correct soil type. No, it is not easily corrected, adjusted or amended. Well, what does that leave for fruits we can successfully grow? Raspberries!

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 ...

The cool, short days of winter usher in the bare-root planting season. Bare-root plants have been tended in commercial growing fields for several years, then dug and supplied to retail-ers with their ...

Maintain this fast-growing plant by growing it in containers. Raspberries are a fast-growing and delicious fruit that is easy to grow in a home garden. The only downside is that they can take over ...