School is out, and summer is near. Here’s something else to celebrate: Blueberries — those refreshing, deeply hued orbs of sweetness — are now ripening on bushes across Louisiana. Blueberries are ...

Florida's blueberry industry has seen significant growth, producing over 20 million pounds annually. Southern highbush and rabbiteye are the two main blueberry types grown in Florida, each with ...

Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike many fruit crops, have few insect and disease challenges. Managing ...

When I was a kid, lots of people grew fruit out in the yard, but it’s not that way anymore. People in the burbs say it’s because they don’t live on a farm or have a back acre and, besides, growing ...

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 ...

While Florida is known nationwide for citrus and winter vegetables, the Florida commercial blueberry industry has expanded recently with over 5,000 acres in berry production producing over 20 million ...