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Blueberry Plants
The main types of blueberries grown in the southeast are rabbiteye and Southern Highbush as they are better suited to the soil and climate conditions. Typically rabbiteye are best suited as they are the most productive and pest resistant. In fact, the rabbiteye blueberry is native to the southeastern United States and is more drought tolerant than the highbush. Rabbiteye varieties need another variety of rabbiteye for pollination. Highbush varieties are separated as southern and northern. The southern highbush has been bred for use in the south where low chill requirements prevail. Southern highbush are self pollinating, however their productivity will be enhanced with another highbush variety nearby. Sizes offered: …
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Fruiting Trees
Varieties we carry ………………. Pawpaw Native Self-fertile Deer tend to avoid leaves and branches Fruit is loved by a lot of animals Produces the largest edible fruit native to North America Plant trees no more than 30 ft apart Not prone to pests or disease Flavor – sweet, creamy, custard-like consistency and reminiscent of tropical fruits Size and shape of a mango, pale green skin that yellows with maturity Atwood Not self-fertile / two different cultivars are needed for pollination First variety introduced from the Kentucky State University breeding program Prized for its incredibly heavy crop of 150 or more fruit per tree Fruity, rich, sweet banana-like flavor with…
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Other Berries & Fruit
Varieties we carry…………… GOJI BERRY Phoenix Tears Self-fertile Native to parts of Asia High in nutrients, with carotene levels higher than found in carrots Sweet, slight acidity jellybean-shaped fruit Ripens over a long period in mid-summer, with up to four weeks of harvest Cold and drought-tolerant (Goji is hardy to – 15° F. or below) Train branches with a one-wire trellis to support the many pounds of fruits Multi-stemmed shrub grows to 5 to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide Bearing age is 1-2 years after planting Maturity size 5-6 ft. in height and 5 ft. wide Plant in partial shade – full sun and well-drained soil Ripening late…
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Citrus
MeyerLemon · Self-fertile · Sweeter than a regular lemon – cross between alemon and mandarin orange · Thin skin and juicy · Bear multiple crops per season · Prune anytime to maintain size and shape · They prefer a soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5 andthrive in a loamy or sandy mixture Watering is one of the keys to growing any citrus plant, particularly those grown in pots. The tree should be moist, not soggy. Put your finger into the soil at about 2 inches. If you feel dampness with your fingertip, wait to water. If it feels dry, water until you see water run out the bottom of the pot. Keep your tree healthy by misting…
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Feeling “Blue” isn’t always a bad thing!
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you blueberries, you are already off to an awesome start!
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Blueberry Ice Cream
Ahh…blueberry ice cream! What a special treat. We visited a neighbor who helped with our field and treated them to our personal interpretation. After the delight we were asked to share our recipe as they entertained frequently as they viewed the treat as the best blueberry ice cream they’ve ever had. After a bit of drama to build up the image of complexity, we shared our simple secret. She was pleasantly surprised, so here goes… Step 1 Pull 1 to 1 1/2 cups blueberries from the freezer. Whack them around in a food processor creating small chunks. Step 2 Toss the chopped blueberries into a mixer bowl. Turn mixer on…
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Blueberry Muffins
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Load muffin pan with 12 parchment muffin liners. . Make topping by combining the following with a fork to create a crumb texture: ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup butter, cubed 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Combine these dry ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons baking powder Place the following into a 1 cup measuring cup: ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 egg Milk – add enough to fill to the 1…
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Style! …. our field
Although quite cute, this piece is not about the fashionable granddaughter. It is however about the style of blueberry field we chose to implement. The starting point is the plot shown which had served as a sorghum field and a multi-function garden. Some have asked “Why Blueberries?” and the obvious answer is we like them. Simple as that, no deep-rooted marketing strategy outside of the common recommendation of do something you like and you will be much happier. Our field is a base of red clay. The choices were either to amend the soil to achieve the proper ph, drainage and texture, or build the rows with a medium conducive…
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Adventure …. the hunt
Obtaining quality nursery stock isn’t always easy. Sometimes we find ourselves going the extra miles to find what we need. Thus far we’ve found ourselves in the States of Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Missouri, Iowa, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and North and South Carolina. In the process we have also formed friendships whose roots will grow deeper over time. These friends have a passion for what they offer. Our commitment is to share that same passion with you so you can have your own successful food Forest.
