John M

To properly freeze blackberries, you need to start with fresh, firm berries and freeze them quickly to lock in their flavor and texture.   When you freeze blackberries the right way, you can enjoy that summer sweetness all year long in smoothies, pies, jams, and desserts.   If you’ve ever wondered how to properly freeze … Read more

To properly clean wild blackberries, you need a gentle but thorough process that removes dirt, bugs, and debris without turning your precious berries into mush.   It doesn’t take long, but doing it right makes a huge difference in how your wild blackberries taste and how long they last.   If you’ve ever wondered how … Read more

You can propagate wild blackberries fairly easily once you know what kind of stems to use and when to catch them at the right stage.   Wild blackberries grow from trailing canes that root wherever they touch the ground, so you already have a natural blueprint to copy.   If you’ve ever wondered how to … Read more

You can propagate thornless blackberries from cuttings quite easily, and it’s one of the most rewarding gardening projects you can take on.   The best part is that thornless blackberries root reliably from cuttings, so you don’t need any fancy equipment to grow new plants.   If you’ve ever wondered how to propagate thornless blackberries … Read more

Thornless blackberries propagate easily from tip layering, root cuttings, or by digging up suckers that pop up around the base of the plant.   Unlike their wild, thorny cousins, thornless varieties like Chester, Triple Crown, and Navaho don’t spread as aggressively underground, so you’ll often need to give them a helping hand.   If you’ve … Read more

You can propagate blackberry vines pretty easily once you know a few basic methods.   The good news is that blackberry vines are some of the most forgiving plants to propagate, and you don’t need any fancy equipment to get started.   Whether you want more plants for your garden or you’re hoping to share … Read more