Strawberries are perennial plants that grow from crowns. They produce some of the first fruits in spring and can provide a crop for many years once you understand how to grow and care for the plants.

The charming flowers push their way to the sun through the leaves and are soon followed by mouthwatering berries. Photo by Bettina Böhme on Pixabay Strawberries are very easy to grow in almost all ...

Here’s what you need to know to grow big, flavorful strawberries in your home garden. Growing your own strawberries not only provides unmatched taste but also saves you money—a single well-managed ...

SUMMER IN THE Northwest is inextricably tied to one of the most beloved crops of all time: the not-so-humble strawberry. And while it’s a little late to plant strawberries, June is the perfect time to ...

For a vinegar rinse, mix about 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar in one cup of water. Soak the strawberries for a few minutes, ...

Grow delicious strawberries in your home garden, even on a balcony. Choose suitable varieties like Albion or Seascape and plant them in wide, well-draining pots with a good soil mix. Ensure 4-6 hours ...

Harvest of June bearing strawberries is complete. For a good harvest next June, the care strawberry beds receive from now until frost is key. The most overlooked maintenance practice is thinning. It ...

Winterize strawberries after several frosts, before the ground freezes—typically in November or December. In-ground plants need pruning, fertilizer, and a 3–5 inch mulch layer to protect crowns ...