Sunday, July 22, 2012
Did someone say blueberry pie? Follow these easy steps to add blueberry bushes to your home garden.
Many home gardeners may not immediately think of growing blueberries in the backyard, but this delicious and nutritious fruit is an ideal addition to a home landscape and will provide weeks of mid-summer treats. At the Nursery To have a successful blueberry crop, typically more than one type of cultivated blueberry plant is needed growing in the yard. It is a good idea if the flowering time of these plants overlaps, so don’t go for a very early and very late season crop, but rather one of these and at least one that is a main-season variety. This way they can be adequately pollinated and provide a strong stand of fruit. Soil Requirements/Care Blueberries prefer a fairly acid soil which is luckily very common in this area. Surprisingly, …
Sunday, July 15, 2012
It's still not too late to plant and receive thriving blooms and vegetables throughout the season.
Many homeowners may feel that the term lazy days of summer best describes a gardener's job for the month of July. At the height of the season, the yard is typically lush and full of blooms or has dried up waiting for next year's bounty. The good news is, it's not too late to get those hands dirty and plant items that will deliver lovely flowers to be enjoyed now and for the rest of the season, or even next year! Perennials There are many plants available at local garden centers that are appropriate and organically suitable to plant now. Late blooming perennials, such as Day Lilies and many others will continue to thrive when transplanted in July. Also, garden centers are always prepared for the garden mishaps or misfortunes when things don…
Sunday, July 8, 2012
Whether they are picked in the backyard, directly at the farm or purchased at the market, strawberries are a delightful treat this time of year.
While it is early in the harvest season, one local delectable fruit to enjoy right now is the strawberry. Whether they are grown in a home garden, freshly picked, bought at the local farm or purchased the old fashioned way at the grocery store, at this time of year they are delicious, juicy and a versatile ingredient in the kitchen. Pick Your Own For those looking for freshly harvested and enjoy the experience of picking strawberries directly off their vines, there are a few quality farms that offer pick your own strawberries and provide a fun event the entire family can enjoy. Just to name a few: Ward's Berry Farm, in Sharon, Verrill Farm, in Concord and Brookdale Fruit Farm, in Hollis, N.H. The Home Garden Strawberries are fun to grow at…
Derek
9:24 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
Caring for your blueberry crop is actually harder than it looks. As a first timer, prepare to make some mistakes. However, the fruits of your labour is well worth it, because you get a nutritious fruit that you can eat as a snack, or even make sweet blueberry jam at home. You can always try another plant in your garden if you fail the first time. - http://www.heritagegardens.co.uk more ›