One of the key goals in black currant production is to quickly establish tall bushes that can be mechanically harvested. As with most crops, this means that an adequate supply of light, water, and ...

For years, Martha has been growing all kinds of berries on her farm, using them for homemade jams and jellies, pies and tarts, and juices in the summer. Martha says some berry bushes should be pruned ...

and older branches (black colour) in winter, cutting right back to the base. Birds like to eat the developing buds of currant bushes, so protect plants in the winter. If you have a large garden ...