Wild blueberries have been a North American treat since the end of the last ice age when they occupied the soil left by retreating glaciers. Today, blueberries are bred to be garden-friendly, ...

Blueberries prefer acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-5.5, and peat moss's natural acidity helps lower soil pH. Peat moss also helps retain moisture since it absorbs and holds water, and aerates the soil to ...

Sweet, juicy blueberries aren’t just delicious. They are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Fortunately, for very little effort, blueberries are easy to grow—if you have the right ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

One of the most frequently recurring questions our Master Gardener Hotline receives each year is, "How can I grow my own ...

Harvesting a fresh crop of berries straight from your garden is super rewarding, and blueberry bushes are a fantastic yard addition for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Blueberry bushes grow ...

If you are looking for a berry-producing bush perfect for your yard, you have probably considered the blueberry bush. With beautiful white and pink spring blossoms and a tasty harvest in late summer ...

BOISE, Idaho — Do you love berries? Here in Idaho we grow lots of them – strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, huckleberries. But have you tried growing blueberries? Blueberries aren’t only ...