Nothing compares to fresh raspberries plucked straight from the plant. They are incredibly delicate and have a very short shelf life, which makes them prime candidates for backyard growing. Whether ...

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 ...

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 ...

Raspberry bushes are a formidable force in the garden. Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches. Planting a raspberry bush is ...

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 ...

It’s fun and rewarding to propagate your own plants. Plant propagation means creating new plants from existing ones. We use a variety of plant propagation methods, including planting seeds, rooting ...

Editor’s Note: Pam Baxter is on vacation. The following column was contributed by Don Knabb, a West Chester gardening enthusiast. What is the easiest fruit to grow at home? After trying to grow ...

There are many aspects to gardening and most gardeners have preferences. Propagating plant cuttings and germinating seeds are two of the more enjoyable facets of gardening, particularly when compared ...

Learn how to grow and care for different types of raspberries in your garden or container. Reviewed by Sylvia Duax Nothing compares to fresh raspberries plucked straight from the plant. They are ...