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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
Choosing disease-resistant plants is one of the best ways to ensure a healthy, productive garden. Resistant fruit trees are less likely to suffer from common issues like blight, mildew, rust, or rot, which means fewer losses and better harvests. Because they naturally fight off problems, you don’t have to rely on as many sprays or treatments, saving time, money, and effort. They also stay stronger during stressful weather, helping them live longer and produce more consistently. Disease-resistant varieties reduce the risk of infections spreading to nearby plants, protecting your whole landscape. They often require less pruning and maintenance because they stay healthier overall. Most importantly, these trees let you…
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Other Berries & Fruit
Adding berry bushes and fruiting vines to your orchard brings big benefits in a small space. They extend your harvest season, often producing earlier or later than tree fruits, and they yield heavily with very little room required. Many varieties—like elderberry, muscadine, and pineapple guava—are naturally disease-resistant and low-maintenance. Their blooms attract pollinators, improving fruit set across your whole orchard. They mature quickly, giving you fruit in just 1–2 years. Berries also add nutrition and variety for fresh eating and preserves. Overall, they make your orchard more productive, beautiful, and resilient. Here’s a little more detail on blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries—still concise, but giving you the useful orchard-planning information you…
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Citrus
· CITRUS 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 is dry, water until you see water run out of the bpttom of the pot. Keep your tree healthy by misting leaves with water daily when you are running heat durning the cold months. Artic Frost Satsuma Self-pollinating One of the most cold-hardy citrus varieties Known for being one of the sweetest citrus varities Fruit is easy to peel Considered seedless Produces high…
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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.
