Best Berries to Grow in Santa Cruz County: 5 Top Picks for Coastal Gardens
Santa Cruz County's mild temperatures and coastal influence create ideal conditions for growing berries. These five varieties thrive here, producing abundant harvests with the right care.
Blackberry Problems: Pests, Diseases, and Common Issues
From orange rust (remove the whole plant!) to spotted wing drosophila, learn to identify and treat common blackberry problems. Includes organic solutions for Santa Cruz County gardeners.
How to Propagate Blackberries and Olallieberries: Complete Guide
Get free blackberry and olallieberry plants through simple propagation techniques. Tip layering is the easiest method—canes root naturally when tips touch soil. Here's how to do it right.
Blackberry Growth Stages: What to Expect Year-by-Year
Blackberries don't produce fruit immediately—knowing what to expect each year helps you nurture plants toward maximum production. Follow the journey from bare-root to bountiful harvest.
Growing Blackberries in Containers: Compact Varieties & Care Tips
No yard? No problem. Compact blackberry varieties thrive in containers, producing full-sized berries in small spaces. Here's everything you need to know about growing blackberries in pots.
How to Prune and Trellis Blackberries: A Step-by-Step Guide
Proper pruning and trellising transforms blackberry patches from tangled messes into productive, easy-to-harvest plants. Learn the techniques that work for erect, semi-erect, and trailing varieties.
Best Blackberry Varieties for Santa Cruz County Gardens
From thornless Triple Crown to ultra-sweet Ponca, find the perfect blackberry varieties for your Santa Cruz garden. Includes flavor profiles, harvest windows, and growing tips.
Growing Blackberries in Santa Cruz County: A Complete Guide
Blackberries thrive in Santa Cruz County's mild coastal climate. This complete guide covers variety selection, planting, trellising, and care for abundant harvests in your backyard.