Originally Posted by
STDragon 
Just got back from shopping. Awhile ago I was listening to a gardening program on the raido and learned that BlackBerry bushed to well in my part of Manitoba. I really like BlackBerries so I've been keeping my eye out and today I found one! It's a scraggely little thing but if I learn how to look after it, maybe I can get it to flourish and reward me.
Oh, lord, be careful with those things. They will take over. They are a vine and they're invasive. Danger Will Robinson.
That said I love blackberries. Just, they are prolific and painful to keep in check. I don't think they need much care. Just put it outside someplace with a lot of sun where you don't mind losing the whole yard and it will do the rest.
Your neighbors will hate that thing in a couple years when it takes over their yards too. They're like ivy with fruit and thorns.
Every bird in the neighborhood will plant more of them and before too long...I do love blackberries, though.