For the past couple of weeks, I've been picking and eating what are arguably the best fruits I have ever tasted (a belief I often hold when a particular fruit is ripe). They are blackberries, but not ...

"Bramble" is the common name for the genus Rubus which includes raspberries, blackberries and their hybrids and cultivars. The term bramble is used to denote “thorniness” a common trait among these ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Blackberries are a nutritious and easy-to-grow fruit, making them a great option for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance and rewarding crop. Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State ...

Do blackberries and raspberries grow well in Oklahoma? How does one get started? M.E., Tulsa. Blackberries are the easiest of all fruits to grow in Oklahoma. Raspberries are similar; the plants grow ...

For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been picking and eating what are arguably the best fruits I have ever tasted (a belief I often hold when a particular fruit is ripe). They are blackberries, but not ...

Blackberry bushes grow fast, so they require a little TLC every year to keep them in check. That’s why it’s so important to learn how to prune blackberries. If you have blackberries in your garden, ...

Many of us grew up picking blackberries in the country. My Grandmother Emanis would lead us on a trek to fencerows and unmowed pastures to harvest the plump, dark delicacies. Around our house, they ...

Question: Some gardeners that live near me use cocoa bean husk mulch. It gives off quite a strong aroma, and I am wondering if the smell will attract vermin such as rats and mice? Regularly pruning ...

Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shares insights on growing blackberries, a fruit known for its versatility in pies, cobblers, jams, and jellies. More ...