There is something extremely appealing about growing your own produce. Whether it’s the warmth and sweet flavor of a tomato just picked off the vine or a tree that produces fruit for homemade pies, ...

I’ve been growing dwarf blueberries for three years on my Long Island, N.Y., property, and my plants are covered in green fruits right now. Deliciously sweet and rich in fiber, manganese, potassium, ...

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, ...

One of my earliest memories in the garden as a child was devouring berries, of all kinds, that my parents grew in our garden. Like growing most edibles, there is something a little extra satisfying ...

Fresh blueberries don't require acres of space. A compact bush can live on a sunny patio and still fill a bowl with berries ...

Blueberries and blackberries are now in season in our region. So, if you don’t grow your own, for the next several days they should be available at the numerous farmers’ markets. Yet another way to ...

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 ...