I have been thinking about getting blueberry plants this year,
because my whole family likes blueberries, but they cost a "ton"! I have
heard that you will need two plants per person and since there are four
of us we will need eight. I have a feeling though, that we would have
to grow many more plants: in case we eat all of them and not have enough
to bake, cook, or freeze, or in case some die. I also have to figure out
where on our property would be a good place to grow all of them. I have a
feeling that we will have to fence the plants in due to the chickens,
wild birds, and our Jack Russell Terrier dogs eating all of them. :P Then I
have to figure out what kind I want. I was going through a fruit and
veggie, etc. catalog and there were so many different kinds of blueberries to choose from, but I am
sure I will find one that suites me well.
Today I spoke
with a wonderful woman that I know on the phone and she said that
blueberry plants take seven years to get full grown!
Then she said, "You might not still be there in seven years, though."
I answered, "I was thinking the same thing! haha!"
Then she stated, "You know, your father (and mother) would enjoy them! You
could grow them and always come by once in a while to pick them. That
way you can visit him and your mother often and pick berries while you
are at it."
I answer: "You know what, I like that idea!!"
So
after talking with her, I think I will do just that, plant them and pick
them when I can and if I am married by/in seven years then I can go over
and pick them!...Yeahh!! :D
~Blessings!
Are there any blueberry farms in your area? I was able to go blueberry picking and came home with a lot of blueberries to freeze. :D
ReplyDeleteThat is a good question! I'll have to check that out! Thank you! :)
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