Blueberries

[dinahsmum]

I bought a couple of blueberry plants early this year and , because we live on chalk+++, have grown them in ericaceous compost in largeish tubs.

They've been great, have grown like crazy from basically a handful of twigs, have produced berries and now are turning colour beautifully.

here's a pic
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/Dinahsmum/DSC01171.jpg

Just thought I'd share. If you live on acid soil I'd say - go for it - simple, attractive and delicious!:cat21 If you live on chalk like me they seem to be quite happy in tubs.

[Mags]

What attractive foliage DM....I love the colours at this time of the year. Did you get enough berries to make a pie?

[dinahsmum]

We were doing well with the berries until Dinah discovered them and ate them as they ripened every day when she went out for her early morning wee! :)

between the two bushes I would think there were enough for a pie. Not bad for first year - i really didn't expect very much.:cat21 Next year we'll have to concentrate on dog-training!

[Mags]

:lol: @ DM

[Jac]

The thing is though, she knows what they are now and obviously find them Yummy.

[auburn]

I never realized the foliage on blueberry plants were so lovely!

Hope you get a nice crop again next year and following years. :)