mulberry stains

Managing Fallen Mulberries in Garden Beds: Solutions for the Staining Nightmare

· March 8, 2026
Managing Fallen Mulberries in Garden Beds: Solutions for the Staining Nightmare

Fallen mulberries will wreck your garden beds if you don’t stay on top of them. The staining, the fermentation, the pest explosion — it all compounds fast once those berries hit the ground, and by then you’re playing catch-up for weeks. During my second season with my first trees, I watched ripe fruit pile up … Read more

Harvesting Mulberries Without Staining Your Clothes, Hands, and Deck

· December 22, 2025
Harvesting Mulberries Without Staining Your Clothes, Hands, and Deck

I’m Ruth Nakamura, and for the past 15 years, I’ve been deep in the joys and challenges of growing mulberries in my backyard here in the Pacific Northwest. There’s something extraordinary about these trees that captivates me—their vibrant berries, the way they thrive in our unique climate, and the sweet rewards they offer each summer. … Read more