u/townsteadinstead

In southeast Alberta. Second year crop, not doing great but at least survived winter. Covered with straw for the winter. South facing spot, but late afternoon sun gets blocked by the house. Didn't put a lot of effort other than watering and fertilizing. Cut a couple runners off, basically only if the runner was crossing into the other type of berry. My white junebearing strawberries are doing great except for the damn grackles stealing the fruit. I've got them covered right now to try and get to taste the ones that are left.

Any recommendations? Do I have to put a lot more effort in, or was it just this colder rainier spring we've had? Or is it just patience that's the issue?

Thanks!