Forest Scharf, Saskatchewan’s provincial fruit crops specialist, shared what he’s been working on with growers at a ...
After pruning, you will end up with blueberry bushes that have more fresh growth than brown within a three-year period.
• Before the heat and dry air of spring and summer, update your irrigation system to in-line drip, flexible tubing with ...
Cal Hucks of Coosaw Farms walks between frozen rows of blueberries on St. Helena Island. The blueberry grower intentionally encased the plants with ice to protect them from freezing temperatures ...
Unusually warm temperatures in February were a welcomed reprieve from snow, but it is bad news for blueberries. Is climate ...
You’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to prune fruit trees. But did you know that it’s also important to prune berries?
Erysiphe vaccinii, a fungus that causes a powdery mildew to form on blueberry plants, originated in North America. It is now spreading rapidly across major blueberry-growing regions, including China, ...
A period of chilling is required for a plant to blossom. And with blossoms, there is fruit.
The blueberry grower intentionally encased the plants with ice to protect them from freezing temperatures during the snowstorm Tuesday and Wednesday. Submitted Hucks considers the 11th-hour effort ...
In late winter, while the plant is dormant, it's the perfect time to propagate blueberries from hardwood cuttings.
You may have heard of color drenching, a popular design trend that uses a single color on a room’s walls, trim, and ...
While February is a great month for pruning, that will also be affected by weather. The weather can dictate when plants begin breaking dormancy. Too many days with 50- to 60-degree temperatures can ...