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[Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>]

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.