QuestionsHow to growFruitGooseberriesOld Gooseberry Bushes 0 Vote Up Vote Down Claire Crowley asked 15 years ago I have two old dead gooseberry bushes but their off-shoots have created three new and thriving bushes. How do I get rid of the old bushes without affecting the new ones? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Just cut any connections with the old bushes and dig the old bushes out.