If you have your own garden where you want to grow organic berries you may need a few pointers regarding how to grow the best berries possible. The cultivation of berries is an art and not simply planting a seed in some soil and watering. These tips can help you master the art.

Everyone loves to go fruit picking but did you know that there are certain rules to picking strawberries? These rules are important because strawberries will be preserved longer if they are picked correctly. There is also a special strawberry etiquette when you go strawberry picking. Here's what you need to know...

This past March I went to Disney World and took a ride on the "Living With the Land" ride where I saw what would be my first glimpse into upside down berry growing. It was awesome (the ride and the concepts it covered) and a week after I got home I saw a commercial for something called the Topsy Turvy -- an upside-down tomato growing pot. Then I saw they make one for strawberries and I bought it. My friends, I think my traditional berry growing days have become a thing of the past.

I'll admit it - I love to grow blackberries and make tasty blackberry dishes, but sometimes it's all about the pride. Nothing quite feels as good as someone tasting something you've made and falling deeply in love with it. That's why I'm so keen to share some of my favorite recipes with my readers. We all deserve that pride and enjoyment once in a while. With that being said, here's another blackberry recipe that's sure to impress your friends, neighbors and family.

Many of us berry lovers are also very health conscious, which means we don't get a lot of yummy baked treats like pastries and muffins. For those who know refined flour and the baked tasties made with it are no-nos, I've got a recipe you'll really enjoy.

She didn't want me to do it at first, but then she relented... Aunt Midge is letting me share her secret blackberry mousse recipe with the world. If you've been looking for a dessert recipe the entire family will beg for, you're in for a treat.

The farmer's market by me is opening next week and I couldn't be happier. I actually had to cut back my berry growing some this year due to time constraints so I won't be selling them, but I'm definitely going to be buying some. If you've never bought or sold berries at a farmer's market, you don't know what you're missing. But before you head out with your wares (or your wallet) there are some things you need to know...

Yes, it's that time of year again - the time when blackberries are in abundance. And no, I'm not talking about those cellphone/PDA hybrid things. I'm talking about good old-fashioned fruit. If you're a blackberry fan (and with things like blackberry jam and blackberry syrup, who isn't) then it's a good time of year for you. Here are some things you'll want to know.

I love growing berries, and I love juicing just as much. There's nothing more satisfying than growing healthy, organic berries and turning them into wonderful juice combinations. Talk about a healthy delight! Before you run out and buy a juicer, however, there are a few things you need to know.

Many of us like to sweeten our berries. It's no secret and it's not a punishable offense by any means. After all, no matter how sweet those berries are when they come off the plant there's always something about sprinkling a little sweetener on top. The question is, what should you be sprinkling on those berries to sweeten them?

Many die-hard berry lovers will swear to the fact that homegrown berries taste better than any berries you can buy in a store. For the most part, that's often true. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. If you want delectable berry treats that taste as good as (if not better than) the berries you pick from your garden, here are some websites you need to know about.

I love almost any strawberry you can throw at me, but Strawberry Napoleon is definitely my favorite strawberry dish of all time. However, not all Strawberry Napoleon recipes are created equal. If you want a strawberry dish that beats all others, here's the one you've been waiting for.

Think you've made every spring strawberry dish in the book? You might want to think twice. I've got a recipe that would make Martha herself proud. If honey strawberry chiffon sounds right up your alley, here's a recipe you'll want to keep.