Beautiful Blueberry Blosssoms


Did you know that the beautiful blossoms of our blueberry bushes that you see predominantly in March and April are what morph into berries a little bit later in the season? There are white and pink blossoms, depending on the variety of the bush.  These blueberry blooms are striking, and can be seen for miles away.

Fresher is Better

Fresher is just better. The nutritional value of natural food is degraded by time, so when you get your fruit right off the plant, you get the best flavor and nutritional value. Why spend money on supplements when you can eat fresh?

Is Personal Farming the Next Big Green Business?

Residential farming and gardening services are taking hold in some American cities, furthering the homegrown food craze and helping people save money in the process. Assessing "a small but ripe niche market" According to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune, Minneapolis residents are increasingly interested in the idea of growing their own food because they "want to eat locally and organically, and they could save money in the long term."

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Blueberries- the American Super Fruit

Blueberries are native to North America and you can find them across the "fruited" plains of the U.S. In fact, the first pilgrims learned from the North American natives how to dry the Blueberries and save them for winter, so native Americans had the first processed super food on the continent. Some varieties of blueberries are also native to South America, and the ripening seasons between the two continents is different, hence you see different varieties available at different times of the year.

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Eat Blueberries For Your Brain!

Eat blueberries for brainpower!! They are rich in polyphenols known for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Older adults with early memory decline get improved test results by drinking about 2.5 cups of blueberry juice a day.

What's the Difference Between Organic and Natural?

From a purely legal perspective, organic is certified by a government regulatory body and natural is not. Organic food fans want their food to be completely free of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and preservatives.  Natural food folk believe that synthesizing a food item results in loss of nutrients and other healthy properties, so they want natural foods.  Here are the practical differences:

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Natural or Organic?

The United States Department of Agriculture is the domestic certifying body for organic food. The Organic Food Products Act defines the rules and parameters for food items that are produced, manufactured and handled organically.