Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike many fruit crops, have few insect and disease challenges. Managing ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. We continue the pattern of beautiful fall weather. I hope everyone out there had a great growing season as we look for the first frost, marking the end of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Sweet, juicy blueberries aren’t just delicious. They are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Fortunately, for very little effort, blueberries are easy to grow—if you have the right ...

There are many excellent companions for blueberries, but plants that take up too much space or need more alkaline soils ...

While Florida is known nationwide for citrus and winter vegetables, the Florida commercial blueberry industry has expanded recently with over 5,000 acres in berry production producing over 20 million ...

Highbush blueberries are a great landscape plant, grown as an alternative to the burning bush which is currently listed as a regulated plant on New York State's invasive plant list. In addition to ...