Blueberries are one of the few fruiting plants native to North America. You can still find wild blueberries in their native habitats, and domesticated cultivars are available for just about any...
Category: Berries and Vines
Have you made any mistakes when trying to grow fruit? No problem - read on to learn how to prevent and fix these common beginner fruit-growing pitfalls. Growing fruit at home is uniquely...
Blueberry Planting Basics: Preparing the Soil for a New Patch
The ideal soil for blueberry bushes is in some ways the opposite of what most fruit plants want. Instead of rich and loamy, blueberries like soil that's light and lean. Instead of neutral to slightly...
Whenever I have a large fruit harvest – be it peaches, Meyer lemons, figs, blackberries, or any other fruit – I always try to make some things that are savory as well as sweet. I definitely have...
Remember that scene in Ratatouille where the main rat character explains how flavor combinations can be exciting and utterly different than individual ingredients? He imagines little explosions of...
If you’ve never tried baked oatmeal before, you’re in for a treat. There are few healthy breakfast options that are as easy, flavorful, and satisfying as my Pineapple Coconut Baked...