Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike many fruit crops, have few insect and disease challenges. Managing ...
When planting blueberry bushes, you want to get at least two cultivars. You want insects to cross-pollinate, which will help produce more berries. Sam Hall CharlotteFive June is blueberry month, so it ...
Gardeners, unfortunately most of us are pressed for time and due to our time constraints, we tend to shop for everything hurriedly! Many of us shop for plants in the same manner -- quickly, without ...
Growing your own fruit is both rewarding and challenging. Whether you get a successful harvest depends on things like pollination and your local climate. Growing blueberries is no different and ...
Growing blueberries is a rewarding way to enjoy home-grown, antioxidant-rich fruit even in limited space. These vibrant berries not only add colour to your garden but also thrive well in containers ...
I enjoyed your article on blueberries last week, but I garden in New Orleans, and you mentioned that the soil here is not acid enough. Would I be successful growing blueberries in containers? And, if ...
Florida's blueberry industry has seen significant growth, producing over 20 million pounds annually. Southern highbush and rabbiteye are the two main blueberry types grown in Florida, each with ...
June is blueberry month, so it’s the best time to visit U-Pick farms near the Triangle and then spend some time in the kitchen cooking and baking your berries. (And, let’s face it, eating them by the ...
There is a group of plants classified as acid-loving that include shrubs, trees, flowers, fruits and berries as well as ground covers. Acid-loving plants thrive in acidic soil (soil pH range between 4 ...