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You can keep blackberries from getting moldy by storing them properly, handling them gently, and keeping moisture away from the fruit.   The main reason blackberries get moldy is simple: moisture plus time equals mold, and blackberries are delicate berries with lots of tiny crevices where dampness can hide.   If you’ve been wondering how … Read more

To keep blackberries fresh after picking, refrigerate them unwashed in a single layer on a paper towel-lined tray.   That simple step is the difference between berries that last two days and berries that last over a week.   If you’ve ever picked a gorgeous batch of blackberries only to find them fuzzy and moldy … Read more

You can keep blackberries fresh in the fridge for up to a week or even longer if you store them the right way.   The key is to handle them gently, keep them dry, and give them the right environment inside your refrigerator.   If you’ve ever brought home a beautiful punnet of blackberries only … Read more

To keep birds out of your blackberries, you need to combine physical barriers, visual deterrents, and a few smart garden habits that make your berry patch far less appealing to hungry feathered visitors.   Birds love blackberries just as much as you do, and once they find your patch, they’ll return again and again for … Read more

You can keep birds away from blackberry bushes by using physical barriers, visual deterrents, and sound strategies that make your berry patch far less inviting.   Birds love blackberries just as much as you do, so the trick is to protect your harvest without turning your garden into a fortress.   If you’ve been wondering … Read more

To harvest wild blackberries, you’ll want to find a good patch, pick at the right time, and use the right technique to avoid thorns and get the best fruit.   Wild blackberries are one of summer’s greatest free treats, and harvesting them is a simple skill anyone can learn.   If you’ve ever wondered how … Read more