Blackberries (Rubus spp.) — dark purple, sweet-tart fruits high in vitamins and disease-fighting compounds -- are protected by thorny canes that twist into impenetrable brambles when left unattended.

This thornless blackberry grows upright, making it easier than ever to grow your own fruit. The Southern Living DownHome Harvest® Collection of fruit and berries makes it easier than ever to grow ...

The thornless blackberries in Mary Steffens’ backyard in Echo Park are going on three years, and one of the plants is finally setting fruit -- big, purple-black globes of nearly seedless, sweet-tart ...

For the past couple of weeks, I've been picking and eating what are arguably the best fruits I have ever tasted (a belief I often hold when a particular fruit is ripe). They are blackberries, but not ...

Plump, sweet blackberries are easy to grow, but vicious thorns can make it difficult to harvest the delicious fruit. 'Natchez,' a new Texas Superstar, is a thornless, pest-resistant cultivar that ...

Blackberries are one fruit you can grow without having to spray for pests. Most area nurseries have the plants blackberries in 1-gallon containers for transplanting, or they can be purchased as ...

SEATTLE — It's a problematic plant in the Pacific Northwest, but Ciscoe Morris has a suggestion for controlling blackberries – plant one in a container. “This isn't just any blackberry. It's called ...

Blackberry plants are relatively easy to care for and stay small, which makes them ideal for balconies and patios. (Sanford Myers, Nola.com | The Times-Picayune) Looking for a plant that will grow ...

While strawberries are readily available most of the year, berries such as blackberries are seldom available fresh at local markets. And what a shame! These berries are not only luscious, but they are ...

The thornless blackberries in Mary Steffens’ backyard in Echo Park are going on three years, and one of the plants is finally setting fruit -- big, purple-black globes of nearly seedless, sweet-tart ...