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About us

Hi there! I’m Dorothy and I planted my first blueberry bush in Minnesota in 1999. By 2005 I had a blueberry farm with 600 blueberry plants that were producing about 300 pounds each week from mid-July through late August. That’s a whole lot of blueberries!!

The farmers markets allowed me to get up close and personal with people that just wanted to grow a few blueberries but were intimidated by what they had heard about them being so hard to grow. 

That experience with the public has helped me understand what holds people back from growing these delectable, healthy gems and I hope I can share my experience in a way that helps you enjoy both growing and cooking blueberries.

How-to Guides & recipes

5-year old blueberry plant grown in a pot with a hand holding up a branch.
5-year old blueberry plant grown in pot

Growing

Guides, tips and how-tos o growing blueberres, whether in the garden or in pots.

Freshly harvested blueberries being sorted into boxes for market.
Freshly harvested blueberries being sorted

Harvesting

When an how to harvest your blueberries and how to best preserve them after harvest

Blueberry and blackberry poke cake, with a fork on the side.
Blueberry & blackberry poke cake recipe

Cooking

Sweet and savory recipes featuring blueberries…easy to elegant

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Recent Posts

Blueberry Lime Ginger Muffins with Sour Cream Topping

Blueberry Muffins with Fresh or Frozen Blueberries

Blueberry muffins are an easy and popular breakfast muffin. This recipe gives you options of topping them off with a streusel or sour cream topping. I’ve added lime and ginger to the batter, as it is the most popular combination …
Landscaped garden with various textures and colors of plants.

Best and Worst Blueberry Companion Plants: Pollinators, Ground Cover & Beauty

Growing plants that benefit blueberry bushes (aka companion planting) is a fantastic way to maximize your berry yield through pollinators, add visual appeal to your garden or deck, and get the most out of your available space. But… which species …
Blueberry toast with lemon yogurt base and a lemon zest and honey topping on a white plate with a side of honey.

Blueberry Toast: Favorite Pairings for Healthy Breakfasts: + Recipe Template

This is one of my favorite healthy breakfasts, which can also stand in for lunch. Blueberries are my favorite fruit because they’re super low in sugar and high in antioxidants. Pair blueberries with a high protein spread like peanut butter …

Video on Varieties for Northern Climates

Blueberry Plant Varieties: Selecting Hardy Varieties for Northern Climates (Zones 3 and 4)
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