If a horticulturist had a choice of any location in the country to ply his trade, where would it be? Why, right here in the Upper Midwest, of course. Sure, I was born and raised here, so I probably ...

Are blueberries easy to grow in our area? Are there any soil amendments I need to be aware of before I make a decision to plant them? — Lois Blueberries are HARD to grow here, I'm afraid. They prefer ...

If you are thinking about planting blueberries next spring, now is the time to begin preparing your planting beds. Blueberries need acidic soil with a pH of about 4.5 to 5.5. Our Inland Northwest ...

Blueberry plants are easy to grow, making them perfect for gardeners of all levels. But if you're after plump, juicy berries, using the right fertilisers at the right time is key. The experts say to ...

After learning about how blueberries are a healthful superfood and that they can grow in Iowa, many gardeners set out to try to grow them in their own landscapes. However, it takes some planning to be ...

Q: I think it's about time to boost the soil acidity around my blueberry bushes. I put peat and sulfur in the original soil mixture when I planted them about three years ago. We got a handful of ...

Although non-native, blueberries can be grown in eastern Kansas for gardeners willing to work and plan ahead. A relative of azaleas and rhododendrons, blueberries require an acidic pH, between 4.8 and ...

Grow your own personal berry patch.