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 ...

When growing raspberries in the South, look for types that can grow in your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone. They can be tricky to grow the further south you go because many need cold temperatures to ...

Raspberries are a crop usually thought to require a lot of space, however they are a fruit that can be grown successfully in pots. All types of raspberries are suited to pots, though it is best to ...

FOR SOME STRANGE reason, I don’t have any raspberries in my garden. Somehow, even though I love them, and they grow well in our climate, I don’t see any (I’m looking right now). No idea how that ...

It's easy to think of red raspberries and black raspberries as similar enough to plant wherever they thrive and wherever you like. Both red and black raspberries are delicious and healthy, offering ...

Q: I was given raspberry shoots late last summer. How long will it take for them to produce fruit? A: Since your new plants from last year survived the winter and are growing, you are well on your way ...

Amy in Bowie writes: “I recently transplanted all of my perennial herbs from one of my raised beds to a place in the ground near the house, and now have some unexpected garden space: a 4-by-8-foot bed ...

What can tip odds toward your favor, though, is picking fruits that give you the best chance of success in the first place.

If you're planning a berry patch in your garden, it might be tempting to grow different varieties of raspberries side by side. After all, more berries mean more flavor, right? Not always. When it ...