Blueberries for the Home Garden and Small Farm

Learn about varietal selection, site selection, planting, pruning and general care of blueberries in the home garden

Join UC Santa Cruz Farm Garden Manager Christof Bernau as he covers the fundamental information you need to know to successfully grow and harvest blueberries in the home garden. Beginning in the Hay Barn at UCSC, Christof will discuss a brief history and origin of these crops, their primary cultural requirements, site selection and soil preparation, pruning systems, protection from bird predation, varietal selection and sourcing. The group will then walk up to the farm and look at each of these crops in three dimensions, using the living plants to illustrate key terminology and plant physiology and discuss seasonal care requirements and the specifics of winter pruning. Pre-registration is required for this workshop.