Strawberries are perennial plants that grow from crowns. They produce some of the first fruits in spring and can provide a crop for many years once you understand how to grow and care for the plants.

Your strawberry patch has a secret bodyguard - and it's sitting in your spice rack. This herb does more than flavor dinner; it keeps your berries safe, too.

Fresh, ripe strawberries are a favorite with just about everybody. If you want in on the action, this is a great time to plant them into your garden. Strawberries are best planted from late October ...

Strawberries are a crop that face a plethora of pests that want to attack plants and nibble on your precious fruits, potentially ruining any harvest. Ranging from larger mammals to tiny aphids, there ...

Hands holding fresh-picked strawberries in front of the plant - Bigc Studio/Shutterstock Nothing says spring like the first bite of a fresh strawberry straight from the garden. With many varieties ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — In a few weeks, strawberry growers in southeast Virginia will plant their crop to be harvested in May. But many are concerned about a disease that could drastically reduce next year’s ...

Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they’re an early summer treat for many. Luckily, cultivating these delectable fruits is relatively easy. With full sun, well-drained soil and just a ...

The worst of winter has concluded -- hopefully. We will continue experiencing chilly morning temperatures, but daytime highs are expected to moderate to a more comfortable 60- to 70-degree range. I ...

CORVALLIS — Oregon is one of the best places to grow strawberries, and early spring is the time to plant new strawberry plants. Gardeners in Oregon can choose from several flavorful cultivars, or ...

Winterize strawberries after several frosts, before the ground freezes—typically in November or December. In-ground plants need pruning, fertilizer, and a 3–5 inch mulch layer to protect crowns ...