Early spring before full bud break is the right time to prune raspberries, and there is a system–one that hopefully simplifies the process so you are dining on delectable homegrown little gems this summer (and toasting my tutorial). Raspberries are a fruit that rewards you if pruned regularly, or better yet, if pruned thoughtfully. My favorite [...]
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How to Prune Raspberries
March 30th, 2012 · 17 Comments
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Pruning Raspberries: Gardening’s Who’s on First?
March 8th, 2011 · 35 Comments
Winter pruning efforts can yield a summer of raspberry rewards. But before you start licking your chops prematurely, let me offer a little tutorial on how to cut back raspberry canes to encourage bountiful harvests of juicy berry bombs. Keep your eye on the prize; prune today, eat tomorrow. Raspberries are an egalitarian fruit, as [...]
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Late Season Raspberries: Falling for Fall Gold & Caroline
October 7th, 2010 · 27 Comments
The harvest window for my Tulameen raspberries is all too brief, so brief in fact that my sister plans her visits based on picking time. (And I’m sure she comes to see me as well.) Since one month won’t sate my appetite for raspberries, I’ve planted two late season raspberry varieties to extend the harvest: Fall Gold and Caroline. Though both raspberries are [...]
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