The plant in the upper half of the photo is a red-flowering currant, in the lower part is a hellebore in bloom. Together, they make a striking spring show in the Northwest landscape. (Marci Degman) ...

This undated photo shows a red currant espalier in New Paltz, N.Y. Red currant plants are especially easy to train and prune as decorative (and edible) espaliers. (Lee Reich via AP) Espalier is a way ...

This week, Central New York gardening writer Carol T. Bradford responds to a reader question. Dear Carol: I have a question about jostaberries. I've two bushes that are up pretty good. Nice and green ...

Flowering Currant (Ribes sanguineum) blooms with bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds who are migrating north from Mexico. Plant a few of these along with other plants that will provide nectar ...

It is unlikely that I will ever be invited to join the MCC due to my unremarkable cricketing prowess but every March and April I can enjoy the colours of their club tie – red and yellow – courtesy of ...

No need to choose between planting either an ornamental or a fruiting bush in your yard. Plant both with a single plant! Many berry bushes are pretty enough to be grown as landscape plants.

Lately, there has been a surge in interest in fruit growing. It may have been the recession that kick-started this new-found enthusiasm, but I suspect it will have been reinforced by the prodigal ...

They grew well in his soil, despite competition from the grass. Those flowering currants had a distinct smell. They were a bit fusty, some say catty, but for me that scent is a reminder of warm spring ...