Urgently Growing

Phase One

May 27, 2024, we finished planting 247 blueberry plants. We selected seven varieties that will grow in our zone and made our own soil.  We didn't do this alone but are so grateful for all of the volunteers who helped us get the plants unpacked, planted, and the drip irrigation system operational.  

Phase Two

We are working with the USDA to help us with micro-irrigation and low tunnels for the winter months when it gets below the tolerable temperatures.  We hope to add another 8 rows in 2025 and then finish the last of the rows to make 30 rows in total. 

Phase Three

The addition of raspberries and kiwi berries to the south of the blueberry rows. This will require additional extension of the drip system and more soil mixing.  We have had many conversations with the USDA about options to help with windbreaks and we are looking at planting rows of shrubs along the perimeter of the field that will serve as wind breaks but also fruit bearing. 

Why U-Pick berries?