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  • How and When To Prune Blueberry Bushes

    Pruning is necessary to maintain the health of your blueberry bushes . However, you must be careful as pruning can directly effect the fruit production of your plant. Pruning is best done when the bush is dormant, either in the late fall or the early spring. Spring is often the preferred time because...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-13-2009

  • How Pruning Will Effect Your Blueberry Bush

    For many bushes and shrubs , pruning is only preformed to remove damaged canes and for shaping purposes. When it comes to blueberries , pruning contributes to the overall health of the plant including berry production. Knowing how pruning will effect your bush can help you get a better crop from your...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-12-2009

  • Getting Your Blueberry Plants Started

    In order to get a good start on your blueberry bushes , you will want to start by picking out a good location. Blueberry bushes like sunny areas (at least 6 hours a day). The soil should be moist, well drained and slightly acidic (pH levels between 4.5 and 5.0 are ideal). Once you have your area selected...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-08-2009

  • Best Soil For Blueberries

    Are you thinking of adding some Jersey Blueberries to your garden? Maybe you want to grow some Northblue Berries for fresh eating in July. If you are thinking of adding blueberry bushes to your garden, it is a good idea to check your soil before doing any planting. Blueberry shrubs can be a little picky...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-06-2009

  • Highbush Vs. Lowbush Blueberries

    When researching blueberries , you might run across the terms "highbush" and "lowbush" to describe the type of blueberry bush or plant. These terms refer to the two types of species of blueberry plants. Both varieties are closely related as they are in the same genus ( Vaccinium ...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-02-2009

  • The Basics of Blueberries

    Small fruits and vegetables are very popular right now. It is rewarding to care for a plant and have it give back by providing you with a tasty treat. Some plants are harder than others to maintain. If easy is what you are after, then you might want to think about growing blueberries . They are relatively...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-26-2009

  • Summer Fruit Tart

    Blueberries , blackberries , kiwi, peaches , plums or nectarines make up this easy to make fruit tart. You have planted, watered, fertilized and fussed over your fruiting plants and now they are giving back to you with juicy, sweet fruit. Even if you don't have your own mini orchard, you can purchase...
    Posted to Recipes for our Edible Plants (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 07-13-2009

  • Blueberry Bluecrop Consistent Yield And High Quality

    If you like a firm light blue medium sized Blueberry , that is what you will get with the Bluecrop Blueberry Vaccinium 'Bluecrop' . This is one of the most popular varieties with its disease resistance, high yield and excellent quality. Blueberries are self-fertile but cross-pollination will...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-10-2009

  • Jersey Blueberry Sweet And Reliable

    Jersey Blueberries Vaccinium 'Jersey' are known for their sweetness and reliable production. Its fruit is small to medium sized and dark blue in color. This Jersey blueberry holds up wonderfully in pies. It can also be eaten fresh, made into desserts, juice, jams and many other items. With blueberries...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-04-2009

  • Growing Containerized Blueberries In Your Own Backyard Video

    It is easy to grow containerized blueberries in your own backyard. This video will show you 10 different varieties being grown in containers from 10" to 18" in size. Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery takes us on a tour of his own backyard where he grows a fantastic crop of blueberries, all in...
    Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 02-02-2009
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