A recent conversation with Barbara Mohr included a question that required some research. Her black raspberry plants were doing poorly and producing little fruit. She said: The plants were four years ...

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 ...

black raspberry bush with three large clusers of ripe and unripe berries - Milanika/Getty Images Pruning is an important part of caring for any raspberry plants. Black raspberry plants (Rubus ...

Raspberries are a fast-growing and delicious fruit that is easy to grow in a home garden. The only downside is that they can take over your landscape if not regularly maintained. An easy solution is ...

A raspberry patch bursting with firm, juicy fruit rarely grows by chance. Raspberries are naturally vigorous growers, but without a bit of direction, their canes can quickly turn into a wild, tangled ...

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Editor’s Note: Pam Baxter is on vacation. The following column was contributed by Don Knabb, a West Chester gardening enthusiast. What is the easiest fruit to grow at home? After trying to grow ...

The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through. Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite ...

Q: I have attached a picture of an insect we have on our raspberry plants. They have coal black bodies with white spots on both their body and legs and seem to hop. We believe they are hurting the ...