Master Gardeners of Western Wayne County

Monthly membership meeting of the Master Gardeners of Western Wayne County, a non-profit Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) associated volunteer organization dedicated to educating our local communities about gardening and horticulture using research-based information. 

Membership meetings are open to the public.

October Speaker and Topic: Dave Strayer, (Nearly) Anyone Can Grow Raspberries and Blackberries

Brambles (raspberries and blackberries) are among the best fruits for beginners to try in their fruit garden – better than the expensive berries that you can buy in the market, and easier to grow, smaller, and quicker to come into bearing than fruit trees. With a little planning and luck, you can have fresh berries from your garden every day from late June until late October. This talk will cover the essentials of growing raspberries and blackberries in southeastern Michigan, including choosing and preparing a site for a berry patch, selecting suitable varieties of raspberries and blackberries, basic care of the plants (including pruning and fertilizing), and common pests and what to do about them.