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Growing Small Fruit Resources
North Carolina State University has some great information for small fruit growers. Check out these three portals for additional resources:
- The Southern Region Small Fruit Consortium
- Blackberry and Raspberry information
- Strawberry Growing information
Here are a few handouts that we have found helpful:
- Blackberries for the Home Garden
- Blackberry Pruning Guide
- Growing Blackberries in NC
- Strawberries for the Home Garden
- Oklahoma Cooperative Extension- Growing Strawberries in Home Garden
- Growing Raspberries in NC
- Pruning Brambles (University of Missouri)
Here is a copy of the slides from our 4/14/16 presentation at the Old Salem Museum & Gardens (Cultivating Jewels in the Garden).
Happy fruit-growing!
Cheryl & Ray
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Northern Triad Farm Tour on Sunday, June 25 from 1-5 p.m. This FREE tour will feature several area farms that are opening their gates to the public. Here at Plum Granny Farm, we'll have guided walking tours, a hayride tour, and information stations about beekeeping, ginger and turmeric growing. There will be activities for the kids and you can buy farm-fresh produce or enjoy a snow cone! Stay turned for more information about this fun, family-friendly event!