tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post538024066225321056..comments2024-02-27T15:19:59.496-08:00Comments on Backyard Farming: Berry Patch CreationMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04169799115572882024noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-35464757509151518012011-06-07T10:12:27.507-07:002011-06-07T10:12:27.507-07:00I planted strawberries and a patch of raspberries...I planted strawberries and a patch of raspberries in the corner of the same garden patch . I am now told that these 2 fruits should not be grown together because of the possibility of disease .I am so disappointed Anybody have any positive insight ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-15642173457696176582011-05-01T17:08:37.187-07:002011-05-01T17:08:37.187-07:00Looks good! Our strawberries mostly line the back ...Looks good! Our strawberries mostly line the back of our house, but every year we plant runners elsewhere. We can't seem to grow enough to eat fresh *and* preserve them! I find that strawberries are also wonderful in areas of the yard that don't get full sun. A little shade doesn't seem to slow them down at all.Proverbs Thirty One Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061731679235511146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-64313077229399067022011-04-30T06:31:22.544-07:002011-04-30T06:31:22.544-07:00Cowbell: Go for it, they are easier than you would...Cowbell: Go for it, they are easier than you would think.<br /><br />Dave: let us know if you do build a vertical strawberry patch. Maybe the pallet garden on today's link would be an option for you.<br /><br />Daisy: On strawberry plant is better than none.<br /><br />Alexis: Good luck with the berries.<br /><br />Maybelline: Great advice. I knew I could count on you to give us some ideas.<br /><br />Bandwidow: We have had problems with birds and netting helps, bet we haven't had to deal with rodents. We will put this out as a reader question and see if out readers have some ideas for you.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04169799115572882024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-24244276452999167502011-04-29T23:20:49.840-07:002011-04-29T23:20:49.840-07:00I'd like some advice on maintaining a berry pa...I'd like some advice on maintaining a berry patch that doesn't get nibbled on in the middle of the night by rodents! It seems like those critters come along and ruin every ripe berry before I can get to it! It's maddening! Aside from covering the entire plot in netting do you do anything to protect those precious berries?bandwidowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689052910310933483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-12364421723287792272011-04-29T23:12:36.289-07:002011-04-29T23:12:36.289-07:00Strawberries: Feed them regularly and separate th...Strawberries: Feed them regularly and separate them when they get crowded.<br /><br />Cane berries: Let the 1st year's growth grow wild. In the fall, tie that growth up on a support. In the spring, let the new growth go wild and harvest the old. In the fall, cut down the old growth and replace it by tying up the new growth.<br /><br />Shampoo. Rinse. Repeat.<br /><br />Most important. Pick the berries and enjoy right on the spot.MAYBELLINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09459481721591224275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-18200596678607777802011-04-29T18:20:25.926-07:002011-04-29T18:20:25.926-07:00I only have one strawberry plant in a pot which sp...I only have one strawberry plant in a pot which sporadically gives fruit. I just wanted you to know that your post had me droolin'! Enjoy your harvest!<br /><br />p.s. We use fish emulsion for fertilizer.daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-59595100695823896652011-04-29T17:59:24.658-07:002011-04-29T17:59:24.658-07:00I'm glad to hear about the first year in berry...I'm glad to hear about the first year in berry planting. We just planted a bunch of bare root berry bushes for the first time and I wouldn't have known to skip the first year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-30714798292294246212011-04-29T15:47:27.707-07:002011-04-29T15:47:27.707-07:00Michael, I have visions of trying to build a verti...Michael, I have visions of trying to build a vertical strawberry patch. I haven't quite figured out the best way to do it yet but there is a lot information on the web about those that have done it. <br /><br />You are right about the taste of homegrown strawberries. The store bought strawberries that look like they have been on steroids are quite tasteless. <br /><br />Have a great strawberry anticipation day.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00571521947867768070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8546718730043897500.post-10961132573350480072011-04-29T11:57:30.071-07:002011-04-29T11:57:30.071-07:00What a great blog. I really enjoy reading about wh...What a great blog. I really enjoy reading about what other people are doing in their backyards and in urban gardens. I haven't tried growing any strawberries and/or raspberries yet, but you may have inspired me into at least giving it a go! Thanks.Cowbellhttp://bell-outlet.com/cowbell.htmnoreply@blogger.com