This is how we grow Blackberries and Raspberries:

  1. Framed: Since Raspberries will grow pretty much everywhere and are quite invasive, it’s a good idea to frame them. We framed them with a home made small raised bed made out of stone and wood.

  2. Trellies: We also made some simple trellies from wood and wires to help keep the Raspberry plants and Blackberry plants where we want them.

  3. Soild and compost: We bought Blackberry plants and moved Raspberry plants from other areas in the garden. We planted them in about 50% soil and 50% compost.

  4. Cover up: Then we covered the bed with cloth and finished up with a layer of bark. This will be enough to keep the bed maintanance free (=exactly how we want it to be)..

The Blackberry plants gave us Blackberries just a few weeks after we planted them. They are growing really fast, so hoping for many more berries next year.