Scientists at the Salk Institute have found further evidence that a natural compound in strawberries reduces cognitive deficits and inflammation associated with aging in mice. The work, which appeared in the Journals of Gerontology Series A in June 2017, builds on the team's … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Better Results Growing Strawberries
Strawberries are a versatile little fruit. From cereal/salad topper to smoothie flavoring to tart pastry filling, this is a fruit you can incorporate into breakfast, lunch, dinner, beverage, or dessert. In addition to packing a bounty of Vitamin C, you’ll also get 5% or more of … [Read more...]
Protecting Strawberries and Raspberries in Winter
Strawberries and raspberries are among the easiest fruits to grow in the home garden. Strawberries are productive for three to five years, while a well-tended raspberry patch may produce fruit for 15 to 20 years. Depending on the variety, strawberries and raspberries are cold … [Read more...]
How to Build a Strawberry Planter: Tips and Plans
Strawberry planters are available at nurseries and by mailorder, but by building your own, you’ll save money and have a high-quality container that's custom-made for your garden space. Planting strawberries in planters tames their slightly invasive nature and simplifies … [Read more...]
Growing Strawberries: The Ultimate Guide
If the allure of glistening, jewel-like berries lying in a bed of dark green leaves isn’t enough to convince you to grow strawberries, the homegrown taste will. Garden strawberries are soft, fragrant and full of strawberry flavor, and frankly, taste nothing like commercially … [Read more...]
Winterizing Potted Strawberry Plants
Of all the fruits, strawberries are among the easiest to grow and winterizing your potted strawberry plants will keep them happy year after year. Pots used to grow strawberries are usually made of terra cotta; the reddish-orange pots we all know so well. Both ‘regular’ terra … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow, either inside or in your garden. Each plant can produce up to a quart of fruit. Growing Strawberries There are three common varieties of strawberries - Day Neutral, Ever bearing and June bearing. Day Neutrals and Everbearing … [Read more...]
How To Grow Strawberries In Containers
Strawberries are one of the first natural tasty treats of summer. There’s nothing quite like a plump and juicy strawberry, whether you eat them plain, bake a pie, add them to shortcake or turn them into jelly. Unfortunately, grocery store prices can be a bit high, so why not … [Read more...]