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[Gloria M <gloriamorris59 AT gmail.com>]

I'm not Lisa, but I'm here (lurk infrequently to see if anyone posted
anything). I raise blueberries - have for several years and am getting
fruit now. I have mine planted where they get half day sun and they seem
pretty happy. I amended the soil with peat at planting and added acidifier
even though my soil is on the acid side. So far, so good. I'd be happy to
try to help you figure out what's wrong if you'd like.

Gloria

On Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 2:52 PM, Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com> wrote:

> Lisa Perry, you still here?
>
> With substantially-home-produced goodies, we just consumed a fine meal.
> For accoustical ambience I selected Scott's album, 8 Miles to Perryville.
> Which of course reminded me of you. Which reminded me of your substantial
> blueberry experience. I am very close to throwing up my hands and admitting
> apple and blueberry production failure, due partly to more items on my menu
> than time to enjoy them--the inevitable time challenges, the environmental
> conditions here in this part of the Ozarks, and the knowledge that we can
> buy good, organically grown fruit at somewhat reasonable prices.
>
> As I move through geezerhoodism, I am more and more skeptical of the
> proclamations of food producers. So, yeah, I ever more prefer to grow my
> own.
>
> We have thus far this year gorged on strawberries, cherries, and now
> boysenberries. The blue fruit did not make it. But before I give up on
> blueberries, I solicit you advice.
>
> Gene GeRue
> www.ruralize.com
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