While currants have long been a classic for in-ground gardening, you may have hesitated on growing them in planters. Though they may not be the best berries to grow in containers, you don't have to ...

Black Currant Black currants are being considered for their potential in treating a wide range of conditions involving inflammation. The black currant, which grows on a small, shrublike bush, has an ...

The gardens of Anchorage are lonely -- and not just because of the lousy weather. Most of the gardeners I know are out berry picking. Where? Surely you jest. No serious berry-picker will tell you ...

Few homeowners are acquainted with the Ribes (RYE-bees) family of plants; gooseberries, currants and jostaberries. There are over 150 ribes species in the world, including gooseberries and clove or ...

Home landscapes aren’t just something pretty to look at these days. Many gardeners are planting fruit and berry bushes as well as vegetables among the petunias, roses and perennials. Two noteworthy ...

This week, Central New York gardening writer Carol T. Bradford responds to a reader question. Dear Carol: I have a question about jostaberries. I've two bushes that are up pretty good. Nice and green ...

Powdery mildew is one of the most destructive fungal diseases affecting black currants, infecting leaves, stems, and young fruits while reducing yield and fruit quality. Chemical pesticides provide ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a health writer and registered dietitian nutritionist with over eight years of experience in the clinical setting. Her writing covers nutrition and overall health topics, ...