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 ...

I can see why some people aren’t attracted to the idea of growing veg. After all, you do need a few proper tools; various parts of the process can be cold/wet/muddy; a lot can go wrong; and there is ...

Raspberry plants are vigorous growers -- sometimes a little too vigorous! To keep them healthy and improve your harvest, here ...

Growing your own fruit will always taste sweeter than buying from the supermarket. Raspberries are as easy to grow as they are to eat. These are the key dates you need to know, and some tips to get ...

Red raspberries grow in most garden soils if they have ample organic matter and adequate drainage. For summer-bearing raspberries in good garden soil, apply only a maintenance amount of fertilizer: 4 ...

When growing raspberry bushes, understanding the right techniques and the right time to prune helps you enjoy the most abundant, delicious harvest. However, when and how to prune raspberries depends ...

RASPBERRIES are a staple summer fruit in the UK, but just one supermarket punnet will set you back at least £2 for a few handfuls of these tasty berries. Growing your own is a cheap and simple way to ...