Tag Archives: blueberries

Spring is here?

Nearly everything is blooming around here.  The plum is not, but peaches, almonds, apples, blueberries and peas are.  The potatoes are going bonkers and the new little raspberry plants are sending out some new growth. Back in the end of … Continue reading

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Above Average Chill-hours so far

What are chill hours?  There are different ways to calculate chill hours, but basically they’re the cumulative hours under 45°F from the beginning of November through the end of February.  And why do we care?  The cold is required to … Continue reading

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Blueberries

Against the better wisdom of the folks at Walter Andersen and Dave Wilson Nurseries, I planted my first blueberry bushes – gasp- right in the ground.  I carefully amended the soil with sulfur to lower the pH.  Then I mixed … Continue reading

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