How to Clean and Wash Blackberries Step by Step

washed blackberries

Whether you grow them yourself or pick them wild, I don’t think there’s anything better than perfectly ripe blackberries, bursting with juice and that delectable, tangy, sweet flavor. I know it’s clichéd, but there’s truly nothing else like them! And no matter where you get them from, you’ve got to wash them, and therein lies … Read more

How to Prune a Blackberry Bush

pruning blackberry bushes

The blackberry is one of my favorite fruits. You can grow your own or forage for wild ones. Either are fine, I actually do both. When dealing with wild plants just leave them be, and let nature do its work. A tame blackberry bush is very easy to grow, but does require some care. In … Read more

How to Grow Gooseberries: a Complete Guide

Are you looking for a fruit bush that’s easy for beginners to grow? Gooseberry bushes grow well in most areas, and they’re self-pollinating, so you can plant just one. Learning how to grow gooseberries is excellent for beginners; they’re a forgiving plant. If you live in America, you might not know about gooseberries. They’re not … Read more

The Best Companion Plants for Strawberries

sparkle strawberries with fruit in raised bed

Growing strawberries gives you a beautiful supply of the fresh summer fruit right at your fingertips. Lovers of full sunshine, strawberries are relatively easy to grow in looser soils – in fact, they can be a little aggressive if you’re not careful. In this respect, when planting companions to strawberries, you have to consider both … Read more

Are Wild Strawberries Edible?

foraged wild strawberries in hand

I’ve always heard that wild strawberries were poisonous, so I’ve been telling my kids not to eat the ones we have growing in our yard. But then I read somewhere that they were actually delicious and safe… so which is it? Here’s what I’ve learned…