Red raspberries actually prefer cooler summer days and nights, while black raspberries handle more heat without complaint.

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 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 ...

Jackie French is an Australian author, historian, ecologist and honourary wombat (part time), 2014-2015 Australian Children' ...

If you're keen to save money on your supermarket bill and still enjoy delicious, high-quality fruit, learning how to grow raspberries is one of the best things you can do in the garden. Growing your ...

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!

When a reader recently asked me how to grow raspberries, it reminded me of the many gardeners who have visited to get plants (and advice) from me during past winters. Hearing their glowing reports of ...

The blue raspberry originated when makers of slushies and other frozen treats had more red flavors than shades of red dye.

Washington State University research highlights the benefits and tradeoffs of promising raspberry protection strategies, ...