Blueberries are a rewarding bush to grow, but ensuring a good harvest comes down to the right growing conditions. Choose wisely between in-ground or pots.

We all hear about the nutritional values of blueberries. They are an outstanding antioxidant and rich vitamin fruit. Why not try to grow a small blueberry bush in a container on your patio? Growing ...

Growing blueberries here on the North Coast is so natural. After all, we have the native huckleberries, closest cousins of blueberries, thriving in local native habitats. So, if you have blueberries ...

Companion plants are a gardener's friend, helping in several ways to protect and enhance their neighbours, and this ...

Blueberries are one of the easiest, most productive types of fruit you can grow at home, and research indicates they have all kinds of health benefits. North shore soils are often acidic enough for ...

Q. I want to grow blueberries and I'm wondering when is the best time to plant. Are there certain types of blueberries I should grow? A. Blueberries are best planted from late fall until early spring.

1. Check the soil pH. It should be in the 6.2-6.6 range. 2. Add organic matter to the planting hole – peat moss or compost. 3. Plant bud union 4"-5" above the ground to keep the tree dwarf. 4. Put ...

Blueberry bushes are relatively compact and do not occupy as much space as fruit trees, so they fit into almost any situation. They are attractive, and they don't require a lot of spraying for insect ...