Branch with ripe raspberries hanging from it.

Raspberries

Have you ever wanted to grow your own raspberries? It’s easier than you think, and in our guides down below we show you how. We’ll give you a step-by-step directions on everything you need to know, from planting your canes to harvesting the fruit. We also provide propagation tips, disease and pest control methods, and cultivar selection advice. So if you’re ready to start your own raspberry patch, keep reading!

Learn About Brambles: the Marvelous Plants of the Rubus Genus

Close up of blackberries growing on a thorny canes.

Brambles can be a marvelous addition to your yard or a hideous curse, depending on what you’re dealing with. Whether you’re thinking about planting something in the Rubus genus in your garden or you’re trying to manage some unwelcome canes, it helps to understand these plants. Learn all you need to know in our guide.

Primocane vs. Floricane: How to Distinguish Between Berry Canes

Ripe dark blackberries and red unripe berries hanging from canes.

Are you confused by the tags on cane berry plants at the nursery, like raspberries and blackberries? You’re not alone. “Primocane-bearing” and “floricane-fruiting” are handier terms for making purchase and management decisions when you know what they mean. All is explained, including why it matters, in this guide.

13 of the Best Raspberry Varieties to Grow in Your Garden

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Raspberries mean summer’s here, and it’s time to grow your own. Whether you want to eat them fresh, bake them into a pie, or can homemade preserves, there’s something for everyone. To find the best everbearing or summer bearing cultivar for your growing zone, in a variety of colors, read more now on Gardener’s Path.

When Are Raspberries Ready to Pick?

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If you are growing raspberries in your garden, you’ve come to the right place. Once you select and set out plants, the waiting game begins. And as you watch the fruits take shape and change color, you will wonder about the best time to harvest them. Read on to discover when and how to pick raspberries with confidence.

How to Control Raspberry Fruitworms

Raspberry Fruitworms (Butyrus) feeding on berries close up macro shot.

Raspberry fruitworms eat the leaves of raspberries and blackberries, and their larvae infest the fruit. Since this can lead to a very unpleasant surprise for consumers, it is fortunate that there is a range of control options. Gardener’s Path will train you how to monitor your populations of these pests and control them.

How to Grow Raspberries: Enjoy Berries for Years to Come

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Are you intimidated by the idea of growing fruit? Don’t be – raspberries are easy-to-grow perennials that will thrive throughout most of the US. With a bit of pruning, they’re adaptable and come back year after year, providing you with delicious homegrown berries for years to come. Read more now on Gardener’s Path.