Berries
Questions with answers about berry gardening in New Zealand.

Blueberries not Fruiting
I have Blueberry plants in pots, and they have produced well the last two years. In spite of fertilising with acid food they have failed to produce berries this season. Why?

Thornless Blackberries
When do I prune back my thornless blackberry? There are lots of beautiful pink flowers, colourless berries but it's growing wild everywhere. Should I cut the shoots to promote berry growth or wait till the fruit ripens more?

Cherry Trees
Each spring my fruiting cherry trees have plenty of blossoms and loads of fruit after the bees have done their job but in November all of my fruit falls off the trees and another year goes by with no cherries in December. Can you help?

Caring for Blackcurrant Bush
What do I do with my blackcurrant bush in late May? It has almost no leaves and small buds all over and nothing else. Would love to know care tips, what to do next from here.

Raspberry Bud Moth
I would like some help with my raspberries please. Last season I had an invasion of little white grubs in the fruit. What can I do to stop this happening again?

Honeysuckle
I have two very healthy Winchester Honeysuckle and they have been through two spring seasons without any fruit, flowers, or colour change in leaves. They are planted in partial shade with morning sun and there is also a large cherry plum tree above the area. What is causing the lack of expected seasonal changes?

Pepinos
I have grown Pepinos for several years with success but this year there are plenty of flowers and no fruit set. Growing conditions remain the same as in previous years. Why is this?

Raspberries
I have a garden of raspberries but for a few years they don't seem to grow fruit. After pruning I put Sheep Pellets and Pea Straw around it. What can I do?

Blueberries
My blueberry bush has lost most of its leaves. The fruit and flowers are still on the bush! Will this affect the fruit as it ripens? The bush is in a planter box and gets sun.

Growing Raspberries
Which is the best place to grow raspberries? Northern aspect or west? I live in Dunedin on a hill and get a lot of wind.

Pruning a Red Currant Bush
We have a red currant bush that hasn’t been pruned for the last 4 seasons. I’m wondering what would be the best way of pruning it?