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 ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Sometimes, gardening work isn’t as glamorous as watering plants and smelling the flowers. This week, the Weekend Gardener John Dromgoole rolls up his sleeves and puts in some hard work ...

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' ...

Do blackberries and raspberries grow well in Oklahoma? How does one get started? M.E., Tulsa. Blackberries are the easiest of all fruits to grow in Oklahoma. Raspberries are similar; the plants grow ...

Blackberries (Rubus spp.) — dark purple, sweet-tart fruits high in vitamins and disease-fighting compounds -- are protected by thorny canes that twist into impenetrable brambles when left unattended.

Many of us grew up picking blackberries in the country. My Grandmother Emanis would lead us on a trek to fencerows and unmowed pastures to harvest the plump, dark delicacies. Around our house, they ...

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 ...