Until last spring, I’d never experimented with growing blueberries in my backyard garden. When I planted my first bush, I was filled with excitement at the thought of harvesting sweet, plump fruit. But, as the weeks passed, that excitement quickly faded. My once-promising plant began to show signs of distress — yellowing leaves, stunted growth,…
I’ve mentioned in a previous article how many early attempts at growing strawberries didn’t go as planned. One reason was choosing the wrong varieties, but another big factor was that I never discovered the importance of cutting strawberry runners. It wasn’t until I learned about cutting strawberry runners that I saw a real difference in…
It’s a common struggle for new strawberry growers to face flowering issues with their plants. I’ve been there myself — watching in frustration as lush green leaves thrive, but not a single blossom in sight. It’s disheartening, but you have to remember that you’re not alone in this! There could be several possible reasons why…
This year, I decided to shift my focus to strawberries, aiming for bigger, juicier berries after spending too much time on blueberries and raspberries in the past. Truthfully, the first few harvests were quite underwhelming and disappointing but, with a little research and some trial and error, I soon cracked the code! Growing Bigger Strawberries:…
We’ve all been there. You’ve waited so patiently for your strawberries to flower and start making those mouthwatering red berries. You probably checked your plants almost every day, from the time you noticed the first small green berry developing. When you do finally see a fat, red berry you waste no time popping it into your mouth – but are immediately disappointed
What a thrill it is to bite into a plump, ripe strawberry and know that the effort you have put into renovating your beds has paid off. For a small, home garden patch, all you need to do is set aside two afternoons and the work is done. Everbearing strawberries produce fruit in two flushes,…