19 February 2011

Apache Blackberries

 Blackberries spell summer for many of us.  Gathering wild berries on a hike, stopping by a  roadside stand or U-pick may be familiar  memories. In my garden, marionberry season is  a two month edible feast. No jam to be made of  these. Rather, they come to the table daily;  better yet to eat right from the garden, warm  and soft from summer’s sun. For readers from  cold climates, hardy to zone 5 (-20 degrees F).

Read about free-standing and thornless blackberries in today’s Home + Garden article in the San Diego Union Tribune. 

(Nursery photo)