A gardener planting a berry bush - Miriam-doerr/Getty Images For gardeners in cool climates, the idea of a thriving, fruit-filled orchard often clashes with the harsh reality of a short growing season ...

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

Hand cupping a cluster of ripe blueberries in the sun on a bush - Maksim Safaniuk/Shutterstock While some people say you can grow blueberries (Vaccinium) in partial shade, these vibrant little berries ...

A hand picking a blueberry from a bush - Kativ/Getty Images Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are some of the most coveted fruit-bearing bushes you can have in a home garden. Not only are these bushes ...

Timing is essential for cultivation success.

Blueberries are one of the easiest, most productive types of fruit you can grow at home, and research indicates they have all kinds of health benefits. North shore soils are often acidic enough for ...

Stormy weather or not, now is the time to get out into the garden and prune blueberry bushes. Blueberries are a common, popular food crop that many North Coast gardeners like to grow. But, one thing ...

Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden or farm, but to keep your bushes productive and healthy, proper pruning is essential. Many growers overlook this crucial task, leading ...

If there is one garden task that scares home gardeners the most, it is pruning their blueberry bushes. Most think they will not get a good crop of berries if a bush is pruned. The plants get minimally ...

Berry-bearing shrubs provide a natural, seasonal food source for garden birds, often drawing in a greater variety than ...