A hand picking a blueberry from a bush - Kativ/Getty Images Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are some of the most coveted fruit-bearing bushes you can have in a home garden. Not only are these bushes ...
Once temperatures drop, garden maintenance usually slows down, but there are many plants that are still responding to changing conditions in the weather. Behind the scenes, roots and soil continue to ...
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, ...
Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden or farm, but to keep your bushes productive and healthy, proper pruning is essential. Many growers overlook this crucial task, leading ...
Boost fruit production and manage weeds through thoughtful plant pairing. Blueberries are gorgeous plants. With fragrant spring blooms, stunning fall color, and vibrant summer berries, they are as ...
Along with strawberries, watermelon, and peaches, blueberries are one of the signature fruit flavors of the summer. And if you find yourself going through container after container of them each year, ...
Nurseries in the Santa Cruz area are stocking young blueberry plants, so now is the time to plant your own berry bush. “People don’t usually think about growing blueberries in Santa Cruz,” says Liz ...
Hand cupping a cluster of ripe blueberries in the sun on a bush - Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock While some people say you can grow blueberries (Vaccinium) in partial shade, these vibrant little berries ...
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 ...
A grafted blueberry tree grows in a test plot at Oregon State University's North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora. (Lynn Ketchum) Gardeners who like to experiment with unique plants ...