Wild blueberries belong to the Vaccinium genus and are loved for the sweet-tart fruits they produce in mid to late summer. As their common name suggests, wild blueberries can be found in nature, in abandoned fields, along the side of the road, in forests, and on mountainsides. The...
how-to-identify-wild-blueberry-bushes">How to Identify Wild Blueberry Bushes Rule out plants over 1 foot in height. As Michigan State University notes, wild lowbush blueberries reach only 1 foot. If your plant is taller, it may be a blueberry bush, but not the wild blueberry. Place th...
Black and red raspberries are one of the most popular berries in the United States, ranking third right after strawberries and blueberries. Black raspberries are often confused with blackberries, but it’s easy to tell the difference between the two. Blackberries always have a white core, while ...
identify plants in the wild & in the Garden Our family has always enjoyed nature journaling and spending time in nature every day. I can identify cultivated plants pretty well, but have always been lost when it comes to the “weeds” that tiny hands brought me to enjoy. I’m so happy t...
A pair of Eastern Bluebirds make their home in a backyard nesting box. Photos of bluebirds, bluebird nests, and baby bluebirds are included, along with tips on attracting bluebirds to your backyard.
How to Identify Edible Plants Are Those Mushrooms Edible? Vegetable Literacy 101 Weeds You Can Eat Our Favorite Garden-to-Table Cookbooks Required Reading: Elizabeth David on Vegetables by Kendra Wilson January 31, 2014 Notes From The Larder By Nigel Slater by Kendra Wilson November 07, ...
Spider mites are smaller than the head of a pin, have piercing-sucking mouthparts that they use to feed on plant sap, resulting in clusters of tiny whtie or yellow spots on foliage. Learn how to identify them, look for the damage they cause, and treat th
Identify a sunny spot, and then adjust accordingly to also provide very acidic soil that is well-drained but moist, infertile (“Yes, you read that right,” writes Lee) and high in organic matter. If drainage is a problem, consider raised-bed planting. ...
Labeling and dating your frozen strawberries is essential to keep track of their freshness. Use a permanent marker to write the date on the container or bag before putting it in the freezer. This way, you can easily identify how long the strawberries have been frozen and when they will expir...
and store some of these fruits, so you can enjoy them all season long. Her advice includes how to prevent strawberries from spoiling too quickly, identify ripe stone fruit (hint: use your nose), and easily remove the skin from mango pieces — check out more of Youngman's key tips below...