Plump and juicy blueberries are more than just delicious. They’re high in nutrients, antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins. Fortunately, with very little effort, blueberries are easy to grow—if you have the right soil conditions. See our Blueberry Growing Guide to learn how to plant, care for,...
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As withfreezing blueberries, make a single layer of berries on a cookie sheet. When frozen, place into airtight bags. Use on waffles, in cereal, or whenever you need a refreshing, healthy snack! Gardening Products Wit and Wisdom Raspberries are a great source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C,...
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You can plant elderberries near other berry bushes such as raspberries or blueberries. You also want to encourage pollinators, so feel free to plant lots of wildflowers by seed nearby. Common Pests and Diseases of Elderberry Black elderberries are hardy plants that don’t really suffer from to...
What a coop is to predator-prone chickens, the gazebo—netted top and sides—is to blueberries. A delicious solution. Just before he left my garden, Lee had a question for me: “So what will you do with that potted fig on the patio this winter, Margaret?” I’ll put it in the u...
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Use them with coffee grounds first in early spring as buds begin to open, then again late spring. That is the fertilizing window. No more after that. · Full sun: Blueberries need at least six hours of sunlight a day. On the foggy coast, they need even more. Well-tended bushes will ...
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3. Blueberries When we moved to our new property, there was an abundance of blueberry bushes already established. They’re gorgeous to see in the side yard, but they also produce a bountiful harvest. Picking blueberries can be a tedious task during harvest season, but it’s a great problem...