Reply #14: Alpine Strawberries grow well in shade. [View All]

[ozymandius]

There is a syndicated program on the local public radio station called The Splendid Table. This past weekend's program featured tips on growing your own fruits and herbs - including those that do well without full sun. Alpine strawberries do not travel well like the commercial variety we all know. So they are ideal for growing indoors and in shady areas outdoors. The Alpine variety is also much more flavorful. I will ask about buying these when I pick up the last of my tomato plants later this week.

Also to note: I have noticed that some garden stores are now selling "grow your own" blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, among other varieties of staple items. Since you know me to keep tabs on the changing attitudes in this economic depression - this is something quite new which I feel is a response to the ever increasing price of food. Do-it-yourself just took a new angle, IMO.