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You may have been accustomed to seeing the blueberry field during the summer months when the bushes were green and full of berries. Below are photos showing the look of the field throughout the year as well as some of the unseen farming activities that were involved in maintaining the bushes.
Select a seasonal photo below to see additional photos for that time of year or continue scrolling through the page  to see all of the photos.

Seasonal Photos

January - March

Late February - April

Late February - April

 Bushes  are dormant in winter. Dormancy helps bushes survive winter cold. 

Late February - April

Late February - April

Late February - April

Pruning season. Each bush is trimmed to promote fruit yield and easy picking.  Clippings are collected and burned. 

May

Late February - April

June

Bushes leaf out and flower. Honey and wild bumble bees pollinate flowers. Drip lines for irrigation are activated. 

June

July - august

June

 Start of growing season. First berries ready in about a month. Netting is rolled out to protect berries from birds. 

July - august

July - august

July - august

 Pick-your-own (PYO) season begins. Specific start /end dates depend on weather. Berries range in color from medium to dark blue.  

September

July - august

July - august

 PYO season ends. Time to roll up the netting and tie it down for winter. 

October - November

October - November

October - November

 Bushes  show off their fiery fall foliage and when leaves drop, their bright  crimson stalks. Time to mulch the bushes to protect roots from winter  cold.

December

October - November

October - November

 Dormant time again. Start of another yearly cycle. 

January - March

Late February - April

May

June

July - August

September

October - November

December