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Intro & q about raspberries in border
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Posted by irene_dsc 5 (My Page) on Mon, Aug 13, 07 at 9:55
| Hello, all! I think I know a few people here from the cottage garden forum, but haven't posted here (I think). Anyhow, I'm planning my kitchen garden, and realizing that it is definitely French-inspired in its layout. I was reading a library book - The Complete Kitchen Garden, by Patrick Bowe, and realized how much one trip to Villandry, many, many years ago, had infiltrated my subconscious!
Right now, my potager plan is relatively simple - 6 rectangular beds (eventually - only one is built so far), and it will eventually be enclosed with borders on all sides. (One side is the property line / fence line, tho that fence is slated to be replaced in the next couple of years) (I can elaborate further if anyone wants, lol...)
Anyhow, my specific question of the moment: Has anyone ever planted rasperry bushes as the front part of a border, so that it was only accessible from one side? I've never grown them, but I've done the you-pick thing, and they have always been planted in long rows where you can easily access both sides. But, using one of the borders would free up space for other things in the 6 beds...
Thanks for any thoughts!
Irene |
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RE: Intro & q about raspberries in border
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| I have them at the end of a bed, inherited them there - should move, never have liked them there.. They are invasive and grow so tall that unless you are vigilant they will fall over and cover up other plants. I think the one thing I dislike is the invasiveness. If you decide to grow them put epsom salt around the base each spring and double your fruiting. I heard that a couple of years ago and thought well I'll try that. Worked like a charm.. |
RE: Intro & q about raspberries in border
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| Hmmm... I'm not so sure I'd recommend using them as a border. The thing is, they are always on the move so to speak. Old canes die back, and new canes are always sprouting a few feet away. I would think that for a border you'd want something more permanent. I kinda like the idea of a living border though. How about grapes on wire trellises, trained like they do to make wine? Or Blueberries? Fruit cordons? -Diggity |
RE: Intro & q about raspberries in border
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| Thanks - I did end up posting a similar question on the fruit forum, and got similar advice to keep raspberries away from other stuff due to the suckering. I'm already plotting another location for grape vines, actually, but am now considering strawberries by the fence area, in front of hollyhocks. |
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