The raspberry, with its botanical name Rubus idaeus, belongs to the rose family, which includes around 3,500 species. The raspberry is a hardy, deciduous climbing shrub that comes in a variety of ...

Raspberries are one of the most popular fruits for home gardens, and they are pretty easy to grow. If you care for them right, they can give you impressive yields — up to two decades in some cases.

This week as I feast on raspberries from my freezer, I think of the many gardeners who have visited to get plants (and advice!) from me during past winters. Hearing their glowing reports of the ...

Growing your own fruit will always taste sweeter than buying from the supermarket. Raspberries are as easy to grow as they are to eat. These are the key dates you need to know, and some tips to get ...

RASPBERRIES are a staple summer fruit in the UK, but just one supermarket punnet will set you back at least £2 for a few handfuls of these tasty berries. Growing your own is a cheap and simple way to ...

Autumn fruiting raspberries, that flower and fruit on the current seasons growth, need their canes cutting down to ground level now. Although there is another option, you could double crop your autumn ...