The UCSC Center for Agroecology hosts “Blueberries for the Home Garden and Small Farm” at their Hay Barn in Santa Cruz on February 7th
The UCSC Center for Agroecology hosts “Blueberries for the Home Garden and Small Farm” at their Hay Barn in Santa Cruz on February 7th
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.
Learn about varietal selection, site selection, planting, pruning and general care of 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.
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DATE: Saturday, February 7th
TIME: 10:00am to 12:30pm
LOCATION: The UCSC Hay Barn, 94 Ranch View Road
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Pre-registration is required for this Workshop.