Growing

Backyard Blueberries Workshop

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

Over 90 participants came to the William Howard Smith Agricultural Center in Autaugaville, AL for the "Growing Backyard Blueberries" workshop. Participants learned about blueberry basics, soil testing, planting, pruning, health benefits of blueberries, cooking tips and preservation.

Handouts for the Growing Backyard Blueberries Workshop:

• ANR-904 Commercial Blueberry Production Guide for Alabama
• ANR-1078 Home Gardening Rabbitteye Blueberries
• ANR-1057A Principles of Freeze Protection for Fruit Crops
• ANR-53H Soil & Site Selection and Freeze Protection
• ANR-0006A/BHome Soil Testing
• HE-0579 Alabama Blueberries
• HE-0360 Drying Fruits at Home
• HE-0016-B Summer the Year Round with Frozen Fruits
• Blueberry Recipe Cookbook