Fresh berries are pretty expensive to buy because there’s only a narrow window of time between harvest and decline. You can grow your own, however, and you’ll love the fresh-off-the-vine flavor. Although they’re considered a cool-season crop, berries are easy to grow in most parts of the country. Berry brambles love to ramble out of control, but with some extra care and attention, gardeners can tame even the most arduous vines.
County extension agent Chuck Ingels shares some advice:
Blackberries
There are two types of blackberries: the upright varieties grow vertically, and the trailing types send out horizontal runners. The trailing varieties like to set down roots and take off in the garden at the end of the growing season. In the fall, the terminal growth will grow into the soil and root to form a new plant, which may be a problem if you don’t want plants all over your yard. To prevent unwanted roaming, Chuck suggests creating a plant barrier.
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