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 ...
Looking for a tasty fruit-producing plant that can take some shade? Mike McGrath introduces the wild world of the gooseberry! Plus: A young inventor discusses his ingenious raised bed garden on wheels ...
‘Pruning when the gooseberry bush is dormant ensures growth with new fruits isn’t trimmed away,’ explains Morris Hankinson, ...
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Iowa State University Extension Master Gardener Lisa Slattery provided the following about gooseberries and currants: Last week I mentioned that gardeners should consider adding small fruits to their ...
A rare sight along the side of a New Hampshire blueberry field is a gooseberry bush.Native to Europe and North Africa, gooseberries are grown at Monadnock Berries as are redcurrants and black currants ...
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Perennials are great because they come back year after year. However, many require pruning in late fall -- just when you'd ...
First top and tail the gooseberries. Tie 2 or 3 elderflower heads in a little square of muslin, put in a stainless steel or enamelled saucepan, add the sugar, and cover with cold water. Bring slowly ...