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.

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit: If you are looking for an edible ground cover, consider thornless blackberries, which are ripening now. This is the season for blackberries of every type ...

Many of us grew up picking blackberries in the country. My Grandmother Emanis would lead us on a trek to fencerows and unmowed pastures to harvest the plump, dark delicacies. Around our house, they ...