A guide to what to do with raspberry plants in June to guarantee a great crop of fruits, including picking, watering, feeding ...

It's not unusual for perennial raspberries to live up to 20 years. And, while you may not want to plant a thicket of raspberry bushes front and center in your garden (unless you're up for covering up ...

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 ...

The gardening expert explains why knowing if you have perfect raspberry growing conditions or a strawberry side is key 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 ...

Red raspberries and black raspberries are close cousins that should not be planted near each other. Here's why you should ...

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!

My raspberry plants have produced very few berries this year and some of the stems have died back completely. Should I write them off as a lost cause? Home-grown raspberries bursting with flavour and ...

Growing your own fruit will always taste sweeter than buying from the supermarket. Raspberries are as easy to grow as they are to eat. These are the key dates you need to know, and some tips to get ...

This cheery berry grows well in almost all areas of New Zealand, and has relatively few pests and diseases. One of my personal garden highlights of each summer is picking fresh raspberries, as there ...