Homegrown Berries: A Guide to Growing Strawberries and Other Berries
Homegrown Berries is a gardening guide to choosing and growing strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and other small fruits. Its stated scope runs from planting through harvest, covering variety selection, garden placement including containers, and plant maintenance.
At a glance
- Covers strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, currants, and elderberries.
- Describes selecting varieties and fitting berries into garden landscapes, borders, and containers.
- Focuses on the growing process from planting to picking, including maintenance for harvest.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its berry-by-berry scope includes several less common choices alongside strawberries and familiar bramble fruits.
- Container and border planting are included, making the subject relevant beyond conventional garden beds.
- Customer feedback describes the material as informative, particularly for variety details and growing guidance.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Timber Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 31, 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 207 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1604696738 |
| File size | 67.0 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gardeners planning a berry patch and looking for guidance spanning variety selection, planting, care, and picking.
- Readers considering berry plants for borders or containers as well as garden beds.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general fruit-growing reference beyond berries or a guide focused on preserving harvested fruit.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
73% 73% - 4 stars
18% 18% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
2% 2% - 1 star
2% 2%
Customer feedback highlights informative content, detailed variety information, and usefulness as a reference for learning how to grow berries. That emphasis is relevant to the book's broad list of berry types and planting contexts. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not establish which specific advice readers valued.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as informative and useful as a reference.
- Feedback specifically mentions detailed information about varieties and clear explanations of berry growing.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of berries does Homegrown Berries cover?
The listing describes strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, gooseberries, currants, and elderberries.
Does the guide discuss container growing?
Yes. The listing says it covers fitting berries into a landscape, including borders and containers.
What part of growing does the book address?
Its stated scope runs from planting to picking and includes variety selection and plant maintenance.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader, Enhanced Typesetting, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray and Word Wise are listed as not enabled.
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