I grow blueberries here in the UK and have enjoyed good harvests year on year. Blueberry plants are easy to grow with the right know-how.
Homegrown blueberries are nutritious, delicious, and make the perfect low-calorie snack for summers! You can eat them fresh, add them to desserts or preserve them for eating during the rest of the year. However, before you can start enjoying blueberries, you’ll need to pick the best one for your garden. Yes, blueberries come in tons …
So you’ve just planted some blueberry plants and can’t wait to see them turn into a fruit laden bush. Waiting isn’t the easiest for many gardeners. However, tending to the plants, watering, feeding, pruning, and guarding them from pests and diseases until they finally bear ripe fruit demands patience and persistence. Nonetheless, you’re not wrong …
Growing blueberries in a home garden is a wonderful experience. They give an ornamental appeal throughout the year and keep your fridge loaded with healthy, fresh blueberries through the summers. Pruning blueberries can help you make the most out of the bushes, giving you the best possible harvests each season and keeping your garden looking …
You tend to your blueberry bush all season long – water it, fertilize it, prune it – only to enjoy those lovely berries at the end of the season. It can be heartbreaking to learn that the fruits are all gone. Even what’s left on the bush are bitten, damaged fruits that are far from …
Blueberry bushes give sweet berries for the summer and are a beautiful attraction for the garden all year round. However, they can grow quite large and take up much space in your yard. But that doesn’t mean homegrown blueberries are only for gardeners with an expansive lawn. If you don’t have a garden or are …
Lowbush blueberries are easy to grow, full of flavor, and packed with antioxidants for a nutritious, sweet burst in every bite. As the name suggests, the bushes grow low to the ground, growing under 1 ½ foot at full maturity. If you’re looking for a good lowbush variety for your garden, take a look at …
Blueberries are just as nutritious as they are delicious. Fresh, homegrown blueberries are even healthier and tastier – not to mention the satisfaction of picking and eating right off the bush! Well-maintained blueberry bushes can be productive for 40 to 50 years. If you know how to care for blueberry bushes, you can enjoy a …
If you don’t have an expansive backyard to grow your favorite fruits, or the harsh winters in your region do not support perennials, growing blueberries indoors as a houseplant is a good option. Yes, if you love berries, you’re lucky since blueberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow indoors all year-round. As long …
A thriving blueberry bush starts with good soil. What is the best soil for growing blueberries? Unless you start with the optimal conditions, you can’t expect a healthy bush, loaded with berries, in the next few years. Continue reading, and you’ll learn all about the soil requirements of your blueberry bush and tips on preparing …
