The raspberries didn’t do to well last year which I think was mostly due to the weather. I have a mix of unknown varieties, both summer and autumn fruiting. Weather permitting I want to dig them up during February to check and sort, then replant. I’ve been intending to do this for a while now and hopefully once I have they’ll fare better. (This picture was taken in June 2017).
It was the same with the rhubarb, which came and went quicker than usual. I’m not that fussed about eating this so I’ll leave it alone this year and maybe dig it up then replant in the autumn. At the moment it’s at the top end of the plot, by the roadway, but I’ll leave a space for it at the bottom end of the raspberry patch. (This picture was taken back in May 2012).
The last overnight frost was on Monday, since when daytime tempertures have gradually started to rise so hopefully I’ll now be able to do some plotting again rather than just pottering.
Have a good weekend and take care !
Flighty's plot 
Raspberries. Yum. I also love rhubarb strawberry crumble. Hope the weather is more favourable for growing flowers and edibles this year.
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Liz they are rather yummy. That sounds delicious. Fingers crossed. xx
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Sounds very similar to my raspberry and rhubarb experiences this year. Have the new fruit patch in place with supports for the raspberries and the rhubarb crowns divided and replanted around the apple tree so hoping for better this year!
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Heather it’s a shame they didn’t do well. Good for you, and fingers crossed. xx
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I’ve moved my Raspberry around my vegetable garden three times to find the best spot for them. Since then they’ve produced a good amount of fruit during the summer. I hope to buy some fresh strawberries plants this year as I’ve lost mine. Rhubarb and strawberries crumble sounds wonderful, Liz.
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Paula good to see that you finally found a good spot for them. Shame you lost the strawnerries. It does indeed. xx
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I am always conflicted about when to prune raspberry canes. Many of my neighbours prune very hard, but they get very little fruit. I am too cautious to prune hard and pick fruit all summer and autumn ( as long as it is not too dry and hot) xx
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Cathy I’m the same so prune in spring when new growth appears, taking out dead or unwanted stems. I don’t blame you. xx
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Good advice. I shall hold offxx
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It is such a good time for planning! I love raspberries, I think they are my favourite soft fruit. Mind you, I am partial to bit of rhubarb too. 🙂
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Gill it sure is. Good for you, me too and mine. I’m not that fussed about rhubarb. xx
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Here’s to hoping that a kickstart will get your raspberries going again!
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Nikki thanks I certainly hope so. xx
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Raspberries and Rhubarb are two of my favourite fruits 🙂
All the best Jan
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Jan good for you. Thanks, and for you. xx
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Two excellent crops! I never seem to manage raspberries very well, which I always blame on the alkaline soil, but I am also just not systematic enough with their pruning and tying in etc. Good luck in sorting yours!
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Alison they certainly are. That’s a shame, I’m not much better. Thanks. xx
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I prefer rhubarb to raspberries. It’s definitely worth looking after the fruit on the plot, it’s a real treat to get a good crop.
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Jo good for you. It sure is, on both counts. xx
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You were not alone with crop reduction Mike. Neither my raspberries nor rhubarb did well in 2022 … am about to [yeh right, soon!] re-arrange things in GGHJ [Gertie’s Garden Hideaway Jungle] to fit in a few more crops … if I can find any space without destroying the flowers. Allanz Beanz, potatoes in bags and tomatoes wherever, are a MUST this year! So good luck 🙂
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Anne it seems likely that the weather was to blame. You sound like you’re going to be busy. Thanks, and for you too. xx
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Raspberries are delicious aren’t they. Mine haven’t done well for a while, but I think that is partly due to increasing shade from a cherry tree, as well as being old. I really need a new raspberry patch I think. CJ xx
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CJ they sure are. That’s a shame, you could well be right. Sounds good to me. xx
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I think the weather affected a lot of our crops last year. My autumn fruiting raspberries did much better than the summer ones.xxx
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Snowbird I agree it did. I’m not surprised, so did mine. xx
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