The past two weeks have been a bit of heaven out in the garden. The raspberries are ripe. At my house that means after each picking there are large bowls of the sweet berries smothered in cream ...

Anyone who has ever tried to grow raspberries can attest to how messy, disorderly and invasive a raspberry patch can be. Raspberries are called “brambles” for a reason; without constant manicuring, ...

Editors note: Steve Smith has been owner and operator of Sunnyside Nursery in Marysville since 1989. Starting today, his weekly column, The Whistling Gardener, will be published every Thursday in The ...

Spring is here. I was worried that the winter cold might have killed the two raspberry plants I planted in wine barrels last spring, but throughout the containers, new little sprouts are starting to ...

Plant blueberry bushes in containers to best control acidity in the soil. Soil for blueberries needs to be acidic, compared to the traditional soil in our area that is alkaline. Use peat moss-based ...

How about some blueberry muffins, raspberry scones or strawberry shortcakes? They can be yours with some work in your garden. There’s nothing like an edible harvest. Not only are berries good for ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Did you know you can grow raspberries in a pot? It's true. I remember picking raspberries as a kid from a big brambly bush at my grandmother's house–not much fun. Battling ...

The past two weeks have been a bit of heaven out in the garden. The raspberries are ripe. At my house that means after each picking there are large bowls of the sweet berries smothered in cream ...