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  • 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

  • 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

  • The Honeoye Strawberry Has A Shiny Fruit & Firm Flesh

    The Honeoye Strawberry Fragaria x ananassa 'Honeoye' produces a large shiny fruit with a firm flesh. It is great for eating fresh, in desserts, smoothies, salads, pies, jam, etc. The Honeoye is highly productive and vigorous. It is resistant to botrytis gray mold and powdery mildew. It is best...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-29-2009

  • Red Lake Currants Are Large And Tasty

    If you are looking for a red currant, the Currant Red Lake Ribes 'Red Lake' is the one for you. Not only is it a vigorous grower but it is adaptable from zone 3 to zone 7. It has early season flowering and the fruits will ripen in mid-July. This is considered an ornamental plant that has even...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-28-2009

  • Darrow Blackberries Are Honey Sweet!

    For a blackberry that is honey sweet, the Darrow is a great choice. The Darrow Blackberry Rubus 'Darrow' produces large berries which make them wonderful choices for fresh eating or also in decorative desserts. Obviously, you won't need as many when you are putting them in pies, jams and...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-28-2009

  • Sky Blue Northcountry Blueberries Are Sweet And Wild

    For a sweet and wild taste the sky blue Northcountry Blueberries Vaccinium 'Northcountry' can't be beat! This low spreading shrub produces small to medium sized fruit that is sky blue in color and is an abundant producer. The Northcountry is an early producer so you will be able to harvest...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-26-2009

  • Looking For A Red Seedless Grape? Try The Canadice

    Canadice Grapes Vitis 'Canadice' is an excellent red, seedless grape that ripens in early September. The clusters of grapes are very full for a good sized harvest. The Canadice is used as a fresh eating grape as well as used in jams, jellies, salads and a variety of other recipes. This grape...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-23-2009

  • The Boyne Raspberry Is Sweet & Delicious

    The Boyne Raspberry Rubus 'Boyne' is a popular choice for its delicious sweetness. The berries can be used in so many ways. I have been known to eat about as many raspberries as what makes it into the basket when I am harvesting them. These are huge berries and they will grow abundantly. They...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-20-2009

  • Blueray Blueberries Have An Outstanding Dessert Flavor!

    If you like desserts and you like blueberries , the Blueray Blueberry 'Vaccinium 'Blueray' is a great choice as it is one of the most flavorful and high quality of the varieties out there. If you are familiar with the Bluecrop Blueberry , this variety is a bit sweeter. The fruit is deep blue...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-19-2009
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