Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

For the past couple of weeks, I've been picking and eating what are arguably the best fruits I have ever tasted (a belief I often hold when a particular fruit is ripe). They are blackberries, but not ...

Blackberries are a nutritious and easy-to-grow fruit, making them a great option for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance and rewarding crop. Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State ...

Blackberries. The people of Eugene seem to be divided on the subject. Some love strolling through back alleys and parks during the summer picking ripe fruit off their bushes. Others loathe the sight ...

The Southern Living DownHome Harvest® Collection of fruit and berries makes it easier than ever to grow delicious fruit in your own backyard. With an upright growth habit, DownHome Harvest® 'Navaho' ...

Q:I have enjoyed the blackberries available at the local farmers markets. Are blackberries practical for the home gardener? M.D., Tulsa A: Absolutely. Blackberries are easy to grow and if properly ...

I am thinking of growing some blackberries. How do I get started? Do raspberries do well in Oklahoma? — T.W., Owasso. Blackberries grow very well in Oklahoma; raspberries do not. In OSU fact sheet HLA ...

How to prune your berry patch, with different approaches for floricanes and primocanes. Berry season is just around the corner, and NOW is the time to prune your raspberry and blackberry bushes. In ...

Horticulturist Brian Jervis with the Oklahoma State University Extension Office shares insights on growing blackberries, a fruit known for its versatility in pies, cobblers, jams, and jellies. More ...