From tea made of its leaves to cobblers made from its ripe berries, blackberry plants are some of the most resilient and ever-present plants in the Pacific Northwest. Aside from species endemic to the ...

As life blooms around us, so does the summer fragrance. Sweet scents of honey, blossoms coming of age, and crisp, sun-warmed air transport us to another reality. Summertime greets us with patches of ...

Weekend Gardener Valle Novak explores how native and domestic berry plants contribute to landscape design, soil compatibility, ornamental value, and wildlife support, with guidance on suitable ...

Berries are tiny, tasty, and tantalizingly colorful. Plus, they’re powerful allies for your health, helping protect everything from your head to your heart.

Berries contain various nutritional benefits, such as antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Eating them can improve overall health and help prevent cancer, reduce inflammation, and boost heart ...

Berries are nutrition powerhouses, full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Blueberries get the most attention, but blackberries — which share their dark color — offer their own impressive health ...

Your love for blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and raspberries runs deep. But there are tons of berry species you *won’t* find on store shelves. If you go by the botanical definition—that a ...

The health halo that crowns berries -- the original "superfruit" -- hasn't slipped a bit over the years. Ever since it was discovered that berries have very high total antioxidant capacity, the public ...