ID-256: BerryCare: When Blackberries and Other Berries are in Season

Dawn Brewer, Annie Koempel, Amy Kostelic | Jul. 30, 2019 (New)

Blackberries are fresh and in season during the mid summer months. But this does not mean you cannot eat them year round. In addition to buying frozen berries during the winter months, you can also plan ahead and freeze your berries when they're in season. Frozen berries are just as healthy and easy to use as fresh.

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ID-257: BerryCare: Protection from Pollution with Phytonutrient-Rich Berries

Dawn Brewer, Annie Koempel, Amy Kostelic | Jul. 30, 2019 (New)

Pollution in the environment cannot always be avoided. However, eating for good health may help reduce the effects of pollution in the body. Choosing more nutritious foods, such as those high in phytonutrients, may reduce oxidative stress and protect the body from the negative health effects of pollution.

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ID-255: BerryCare: Building a Blackberry Community

Dawn Brewer, Annie Koempel, Amy Kostelic | Jul. 30, 2019 (New)

So you've heard how blackberries are good for your health. Growing blackberry bushes as a garden project can be quite rewarding, especially if you do it as a group. Your local Cooperative Extension Office or non-profit organization may have the perfect place for planting the bushes where berries can be shared with an identified community. With a little sunshine and good drainage, the right variety, and proper blackberry plant care, a group can work towards a successful harvest.