Berries!

If you want to grow fresh fruit in your yard, consider planting strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.

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One of my favorite things to do as a child was to scrounge for wild strawberry , and possibly that ’s why I grow berries today . From June ( strawberry ) through July and August ( raspberries , black hoot , wineberries , blueberries , currants , elderberries ) , and into September ( blackberries ) , there ’s a steady supply of fruit for snacking , pancakes , desserts , sweet talker , and jam , with enough left over to freeze for the wintertime . Whether you ’re a epicurean cook or a minimalist in the kitchen , you ’ll be ravish by the homegrown look , not to mention the low cost .

Berries are n’t unmanageable to grow , and once established , they want minimum maintenance . There ’s pruning and pick , of course . Pruning is mostly a tardy wintertime job , and it ’s a good excuse to be outside . Picking berries is a pleasant action for the intact family ( let in the dog , if you have a Chuck Berry - love pet , as I do ) .

Strawberries may fruit the first class , but it ’s well to piece off the blossoms so the plants can get established . Cane yield ( razz , dark boo , blackberry , and wineberries ) give rise yield in their 2d season . You ’ll have to waitress longer for blueberries and elderberries . After a few years , your berry plot of ground will flourish , and you ’ll have plants to portion out with your friend .

If your edible landscaping plans let in Berry , check out the links below .

Growing berries :

•Video Series : How to Grow Blueberries•Video Series : How to arise Strawberries•How to spring up Raspberries•Raspberries : An Affordable Luxury in Tough Times•Growing Upright Blackberries•Thornless Blackberries•Wineberries•Gooseberries•Strawberry Growing Basics•Blueberries as Edible Landscaping•Alpine Strawberries

Berries in the kitchen :

•Granitas appropriate the look of Summer•Dried Strawberries are Sweet Morsels of Flavor•Quick Berry Sauces•Cooking with Fresh Strawberries

Berry formula :

•Mixed Berry Granita•Strawberry Champagne Granita•Blackberries in Pecan Crêpes•Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins•Gooseberry and Sweet Cicely Cheesecake

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