School is out, and summer is near. Here’s something else to celebrate: Blueberries — those refreshing, deeply hued orbs of sweetness — are now ripening on bushes across Louisiana. Blueberries are ...

Florida's blueberry industry has seen significant growth, producing over 20 million pounds annually. Southern highbush and rabbiteye are the two main blueberry types grown in Florida, each with ...

Check your soil pH The native origins of rabbiteye blueberry cultivars means they are well adapted to both the soil and the climate of Louisiana. That said, blueberries are native to areas where the ...

Blueberries are easy to grow in your garden or in containers. The perennial plant produces a delicious harvest year after year, so you can enjoy the fruit for more than just one season. Keep in mind ...

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 ...

There is a group of plants classified as acid-loving that include shrubs, trees, flowers, fruits and berries as well as ground covers. Acid-loving plants thrive in acidic soil (soil pH range between 4 ...

Gardners, in case you haven’t noticed, blueberry bushes are brimming with succulent, round berries bursting with flavor (we have picked several pounds of fruit which freeze well too). For us, ...

It’s blueberry season, y’all, and fresh, locally grown blueberries are deliciously available now. Blueberries are one of the easiest to grow and lowest maintenance fruiting plants for home landscapes.