Year Round Berry Growing Tips from the Master Berry Gardner…

Hey guys and gals! My name is Jerry Randall, better known as Berry Jerry. Momma started calling me that when I was 'bout knee high to a grasshopper because I loved all kinds of berries and my favorite pastime was piddling in the berry garden.

On this website you're gonna find some excellent tips on how to grow scrumptious berries of all kinds -- from raspberries to huckleberries, strawberries to blackberries, gooseberries to blueberries, I raise them all! Even cranberries. After all, variety truly is the spice of life!

Why I started this website…

Ever since I was a little fella I chose berry gardening over anything else, even over climbing trees and catchin' frogs. I've been growing berries most of my life, and folks, that's a long time cuz I'm just a little bit younger than dirt (according to my wife).

All my friends and family are amazed at the fact that I've got delicious berries to munch on all year round. You see, most folks think berry growing is a seasonal thing, but once you learn the tricks of the trade, you can grow berries all year round no matter where in the world you live! (...even in a tiny little apartment in the middle of New York City!)

I'm not much of a computer guy but everyone I know keeps telling me I ought to get on the Internet and share all my berry growing secrets so everyone everywhere can grow berries all year long. The only thing I like more than growing berries is talking about growing berries, so I took them up on that suggestion!

Here's What You'll Find at Berry Growing All Year…

Of course you'll find tons of practical advice on growing berries off all kinds. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries... Better yet, you'll learn how to grow berries anywhere, anytime!

You'll learn all about growing berries in greenhouses, container gardening for berries, and more than you ever wanted to know about using plant growing lights.

You'll find out how to choose the right greenhouse kit for you and even how to build your own hobby greenhouse along with great tips about greenhouse humidification and achieving greenhouse climates that are best for growing berries.

I'll even clue you in on how to select the best strawberry plants, blueberry plants and other berry plants for your berry gardening excursions.

Plus much, much more!

Throughout the Berry Growing All Year website, you'll also find Fun Facts, Did You Know? Factoids, and other interesting tips about growing berries.

Curious What Else You'll Find Here?

Now a berry site just wouldn't be complete without lip smacking berry recipes so I've shared my very best recipes for things like strawberry jam, blackberry pie, and blueberry muffins.

You'll discover 10 tips for choosing a greenhouse, 5 things you must know about choosing a location for your hobby greenhouse, and 10 steps for building a greenhouse.

You'll find out how to grow strawberries no matter where in the world you live, and you'll even be enlightened on the amazing health benefits of eating blueberries!

Please have a look around - I'll be adding more and more berry growing tips and exciting berry recipes as time marches on. Before long you'll be an expert at growing berries year round!

It may seem odd to call something the size of a tomato a berry, but that's exactly what Chinese Gooseberries are (technically, that's what tomatoes are, too). Better known these days as kiwis or kiwifruit, due to a successful marketing initiative in the 1950s, these giant furry berries are both tasty and nutritious.

More to the point, you can grow your own right here in America. They may seem exotic, but there's no reason they have to be grown halfway across the world.

Continue reading "Chinese Gooseberries: Not Just For New Zealand Anymore" »

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One of my fondest memories as a child was picking blackberries in the summer -- and man, I wish we'd had some Navaho blackberries back then. As sure as a catfish loves a Catalpa worm, I'd end up with a network of fine scratches on my arms from the thorns, even if I wore a long-sleeved shirt.

Back then, blackberry picking and thorns went together like Paris Hilton and yappy little dogs. But we humans are crafty, our plant geneticists more so than most -- and today, those thorns don't have to be a problem.

Continue reading "Navaho Blackberries Solve Some Thorny Problems" »

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Growing Currants at Home

If you'd love to grow some currants in your garden, you've come to the right place. Currants have long been grown in the United States. The colonists used them for jams, pies and preserves and the traditions carry through to this very day. If you want to grow currants at home, here are some helpful tips.

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Yes My Friends, Crock Pots are Good for Berry Cobbler Too

When we think about berry cobbler, most of us consider it to be baked. But what about slow cooker berry cobbler? What about the kind you put in the crock pot? Sound intriguing? Here's a recipe your family will love...

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Some Winter Berries Are to Make Gardens Look Great

When I talk about berries, I'm usually talking about the kind you can eat, jar, cook and can with. I would be remiss if I didn't say that some berries are useful even though they may not be edible. In fact, there are many winter berries that can't be eaten, but can sure make a dead winter garden come to life. Here are just a few examples.

Continue reading "Winter Berries Aren't Just for Eating" »

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Some Great Cranberry Treat Ideas

As the autumn chill hits the air, it does not necessarily mean the end of delicious berry treats thanks to these cranberry recipes. Try them both this week to see which is your favorite!

Continue reading "Cranberry Treats: Think Tangy For Fall!" »

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Berry Growing Tips to Navigate Common Pitfalls

Most berry plants are heralded as being relatively hardy and easy to grow for amateur gardeners, but those of us who have been berry growing for any period of time know that certain berry harvests are not as plentiful as they should be. If your berry plants aren't producing what they should, take some time to troubleshoot the possible causes of the reduced yield so that you can improve your crop the following season. Here are some common berry growing problems, and tips for overcoming them.

Continue reading "Troubleshooting Your Berry Growing Pitfalls" »

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