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 ...

Known as the all-America fruit because they are the most familiar of only three fruit crops which originated here, blueberries are truly a plant for all seasons. They provide finely ...

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 ...

Growing fruit at home is fun and rewarding. Blueberries are easy to grow if their special needs are met. Growing and maintenance: Blueberries need full sun, moisture and plenty of organic matter such ...

Have you ever wondered what would happen after a story ends? I have. The children’s book “Blueberries for Sal” came out in 1948 and has been a hit for 75 years. If Sal was 4 years old in the book, she ...

In this video, we give you some vital blueberry growing and nutrition tips from nutritionist Kate Di Prima and Self ...

Gardners, in case you haven’t noticed, blueberry bushes are brimming with succulent, round berries bursting with flavor (we have picked several pounds of fruit which freeze well too). For us, ...

If you want to grow your own blueberries, keep in mind that the soil pH in Kansas City will be your biggest challenge. Amending soil often involves not only adding sulfur to the ground, but also peat ...

School is out, and summer is near. Here’s something else to celebrate: Blueberries — those refreshing, deeply hued orbs of sweetness — are now ripening on bushes across Louisiana. Blueberries are ...