If you’ve ever planted raspberries, you might already know, they don’t always stay where you put them. So, are raspberries invasive? The short answer is yes, a little. But the longer answer is that raspberries are only “invasive” if they’re left to spread unchecked. With the right setup and a few easy tricks, you can […]
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Strawberry plants get eaten by a lot of different pests, here we outline different tricks and tips to keep your strawberries safe.
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As the nights lengthen and light frosts are upon us, prepping your strawberry bed in late autumn can mean the difference between a slim harvest and one that bursts into berries next June. On our little homestead in Ontario (Zone 5-6), I’ve walked the path of cracked crowns, hungry deer, and over-winter losses – and
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My friend asked me, “which fruit it better to grow, raspberries or strawberries?”. They are just starting their gardening journey, so I thought this would be a great opportunity to write a quick article explaining what I said. Which is better? Well, that depends on your needs and wants really! We grow both types of
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