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  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] Waters Blueberry Farm
  • Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:13:21 -0700


On Feb 29, 2008, at 6:30 AM, Lisa K.V. Perry wrote:

http://www.watersblueberryfarm.com/plants.html

Thoughts on buying 'premium' more expensive, but larger and hopefully
healthier plants v. ones you find at Lowe's. Get what you pay for? Or save
money and give them time. Wondering........

Their site says all they grow are blueberries. Oughta know their stuff. I would likely buy the two-year-olds for $15 each. Order four and get free shipping. Before ordering be sure to have everything ready for optimal planting.

I planted four or five blueberry bushes years ago. Through my frequent and extended absences all but one did not survive droughts. I figure it must really like its spot and really be strong. This last year when I went there it was a real mess, with old and feeble stems. I took a chance and mowed it to the ground. Up came fresh new shoots. I gave it a bit of sulphur and compost, then mulched carefully and kept its area moist. Looking forward to seeing how those tender young stems made it through the winter.




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