Skip to Content

Tips and tutorials for growing the sweetest blueberries.

Protecting Blueberry Plants Grown in Pots Over Winter

Blueberry plants grown in containers will thrive in the summer but in many climates they will need a little extra care in winter to prevent their roots from freezing. Find out how to protect a potted blueberry bush in winter, whether you’re overwintering it indoors or outdoors! Jump to: Hardiness Considerations | Outdoor Care | …

Read More about Protecting Blueberry Plants Grown in Pots Over Winter

6 Ways To Save Unripe Blueberries:(Green Berries)

If you bought some blueberries at the supermarket that turned out not to be quite as ripe as you hoped, or if you picked your home-grown berries a little too early, they’ll likely be too sour to eat as they are. Luckily, there are still various tasty recipes you can make with them! Let’s have …

Read More about 6 Ways To Save Unripe Blueberries:(Green Berries)

Myths Around Blueberries: Growing, Cooking or Health

If you enjoy growing or cooking with blueberries, you’ve undoubtedly heard all sorts of folklore, gardening tips and health claims about this tasty fruit. But which are useful, and which do more harm than good? Let’s have a look at 7 common myths about blueberries that you may be surprised to learn aren’t true. Jump …

Read More about Myths Around Blueberries: Growing, Cooking or Health

How To Grow the Sweetest Blueberries

Wondering how to grow the sweetest blueberries and avoid a tart or bland harvest? No worries. With a little bit of help, you can get your blueberry shrubs to produce sweeter fruit than ever this year, regardless of plant variety or where you live. Jump to: Best Blueberry Cultivars for Sweetness | Potassium for Sweetest Berries …

Read More about How To Grow the Sweetest Blueberries

How To Harvest Blueberries for Optimal Sweetness

Wondering whether your first blueberry harvest is ready to pick yet? This guide will tell you everything you need to know about harvesting blueberries for the sweetest fruit. It makes a huge difference in sweetness to pay attention to color, firmness and how easily they come off the branch, as blueberries do not ripen further …

Read More about How To Harvest Blueberries for Optimal Sweetness

Best and Worst Companion Plants for Blueberries

Growing plants that benefit blueberry bushes (aka companion planting) is a fantastic way to maximize your berry yield through pollinators, add visual appeal to your garden or deck, and get the most out of your available space. But… which species play nice with blueberry bushes, and which don’t? Let’s find out all about blueberry companion …

Read More about Best and Worst Companion Plants for Blueberries

Grow Blueberries in Pots for your Deck, Patio or Balcony

Growing blueberries in large pots is a perfect way to grow some of your own food at home when you are constrained by not having a large garden area, or if your garden area is shady (blueberries like full sun). This summary will give you the basic requirements for success, with a how-to video included …

Read More about Grow Blueberries in Pots for your Deck, Patio or Balcony