Bernadine Strik, berry crops specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, has published eight Extension circulars to help Oregon home gardeners select and plant the best blueberry, raspberry and grape varieties.
Winter is a great time to catalog shop for bare root plants.
Most varieties recommended in the publications have been tested by Oregon growers and researchers and were found to be successful in the region. Bare root plants are usually less expensive and easier to handle than their container grown counterparts. But remember - bare root plants need to be planted as soon as possible before new spring growth begins.