Strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa) are a fantastic low-effort crop to grow at home. They are a fairly hardy perennial that comes back year after year to produce fresh fruit for you to enjoy.

I love walking over to my strawberry bed in early summer to pick ripe berries to snack on. Then on the coldest days of winter, I dream about how good those homegrown strawberries are. I also think ...

Winterize strawberries after several frosts, before the ground freezes—typically in November or December. In-ground plants need pruning, fertilizer, and a 3–5 inch mulch layer to protect crowns ...

June-bearing strawberry plants that have good winter protections with mulch or row cover will have plenty of blooms in the late spring and early summer. Strawberry flowers can be damaged by late ...

Gardening is wrapping up, but there’s still plenty to do and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is ...

So, you decided to grow some strawberries this year. You carefully prepared the bed and have enjoyed your first crop. Now you are wondering what to do to keep your strawberry bed healthy and ...

As it warms up in Washington, D.C., the patio is calling my name. Heading out with a cool beverage, book in hand, and being surrounded by beautiful plants make for a perfect spring day. But the moment ...

The precocious berries are part of research Davis is doing on new strawberry varieties and gauging how they react to winter weather. Strawberries, which are typically ready closer to Mother’s Day, ...