Gotta say fuck blackberries. Their bushes are evil.
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As in... a bit invasive? I have a raspberry and I'm a bit wary of it getting away from me. I just dug up the runners that escape my raised bed and they're amazingly long.
As someone from the PNW, I agree with the other comment. Fuck blackberries. Stupid tasty invaders.
I've only been here a few years but I've got a love hate relationship with them. My roommate last year got snagged walking near one and it took them to the ground, busted up their knee and hands. I've almost been pulled off my bike by them. They're about to completely overtake my yard we've lost maybe 4 feet between this year and last. But also fresh blackberry pie and jam for days is an amazing thing and almost makes it worth it
honeybees love the flowers
It's this in you garden or natural? I kind of want to plant one in my garden this year? I know I'll have to trim and pull but and to know if it's worth it
Garden. They are pretty easy and straightforward, I’d recommend.
I got a thornless variety, which I guess helps.
We were thinking a thornless variety as well. We love them and they are native to our area so I think we will
If runners are a worry, you can always put them in a container!
I put mine in these "plantainers" that you can find at most big box stores, and they seem to like it: https://www.homedepot.com/p/MacCourt-20-Gal-Large-Plantainer-Preformed-Pond-Liner-PP2615/308771723. Drill holes, optionally paint white (if you live somewhere hot), add soil/fert/plant, and you're off to the races.
Make sure you know about the University of Arkansas cultivars before pulling the trigger though! They've got some pretty impressive varieties, including ones that produce fruit on first-year branches.