If a plant creates thorns and sour berries, it makes sense that its name could be synonymous with mischief. While you don't commonly hear mischievous acts referred to as a "playing gooseberry" ...

Few homeowners are acquainted with the Ribes (RYE-bees) family of plants; gooseberries, currants and jostaberries. There are over 150 ribes species in the world, including gooseberries and clove or ...

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A gardener planting a berry bush - Miriam-doerr/Getty Images For gardeners in cool climates, the idea of a thriving, fruit-filled orchard often clashes with the harsh reality of a short growing season ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Sell your berries and value-added products to individuals, produce markets, restaurants, breweries, and more. Growing gooseberries, growing currents, and cultivating jostaberries may be an easy to ...

Winter is a great time to uncover the latent potential in your garden. While many flowering and fruiting plants are taking their seasonal rest, it's not only an ideal time to plan spring growth but to ...

Chef Darina Allen notes: When I'm driving through country lanes in late May or early June, suddenly I spy the elderflower coming into bloom. Then I know it's time to go and search gooseberry bushes ...