Winter Jobs for Blueberries in the Home Garden

There are many blueberry varieties available to the home gardener. Large and small, sweet and sour and everything else in between. They can be notoriously difficult to grow. So if you have some blueberry plants, here are a few winter jobs to help your plants to thrive. Words and pictures by Andy Jeffs.

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Andy Jeffs manages a BioGro certified organic blueberry orchard at True Earth in Hawke’s Bay. He enjoys growing food at home using principles that regenerate the earth. In life he seeks, shares, grows and connects.  

Photos by Andy Jeffs, taken at True Earth