Raspberries and blackberries can be an essential small fruit to grow when you have limited space. With management and selection, you can have a patch consistently producing for you each year. This course will provide you with information on selection, pruning, general management, and integrated pest management. Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, Grant McCarty will delve into all these topics and more.
Other programs in the series include: Spring Flower Arranging ($30 on March 28), Native Shrubs (April 11), Vining Through Pumpkin Production (May 9) and Herb Planters (May 16). All programs will begin at 1:30 p.m. and be held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office. Look for more information coming soon on these programs, or give us a call at 815-858-2273 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw.