Wild blueberries have been a North American treat since the end of the last ice age when they occupied the soil left by retreating glaciers. Today, blueberries are bred to be garden-friendly, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike ...

Blueberries are perennial woody shrubs native to North America and suitable for home gardens. They require full sun, acidic soil (pH around 5.0), and consistent moisture. Planting two or more ...

Q. I want to grow blueberries and I'm wondering when is the best time to plant. Are there certain types of blueberries I should grow? A. Blueberries are best planted from late fall until early spring.

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 ...

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BOISE, Idaho — Do you love berries? Here in Idaho we grow lots of them – strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, huckleberries. But have you tried growing blueberries? Blueberries aren’t only ...

There is something extremely appealing about growing your own produce. Whether it’s the warmth and sweet flavor of a tomato just picked off the vine or a tree that produces fruit for homemade pies, ...

SEATTLE — Nothing tastes better than food grown in your own garden, and blueberries are a great fruit to plant. Not only are they a superfood, they can grow in whatever space you have available to you ...

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 ...

Blueberries are easy to grow, versatile and offer health benefits. They require acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.2) and consistent moisture. Highbush varieties are recommended for Ohio, with pruning necessary ...

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 ...