Posted by Stephanie | Posted in Fruits | Posted on 19-03-2009
I have always been a fan of berries, particularly Blueberries and Blackberries, probably as a result of all the pies, homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and jams that came out of my great-grandfather's yard when I was young. As soon as the air warms a little and the trees start to bud, I start dreaming about the multitudes of sweet possibilities growing in the garden.
Blackberries and Blueberries, two of my personal favorites, are both native to North America, and they grow vigorously in the wild. Here in South Carolina, thorny patches of wild Blackberry can be a real nuisance if it gets out of hand, and wild Blueberries are often too small and a little too tart.
But Park Seed offers the spectacular, thornless Blackberry 'Navaho' — you won't have to get out the first-aid kit to make your favorite pie!
And the most popular Blueberry bush this year is the Blueberry 'Spartan' — I promise, some of the biggest berries you've seen, with some as big as a quarter. Spartan also has big white blooms and beautiful, showy fall foliage. This sweet and tangy fruit is perfect for one of my favorite treats, Blueberry Cream Pie! And if you are a health nut, Blueberries, full of antioxidants and vitamins, make delicious, immune system-boosting, low-cal smoothies.