There’s a saying that goes like this, “good things come in small packages”. If we’re talking about blueberries, that statement is absolutely true. Blueberries are beautiful to look at, delicious to eat and have an incredible amount of nutrition for something its size.

A half cup of blueberries has only 40 calories and is practically bursting with good nutrition. They’re high in vitamin C, iron and potassium. And, just one serving of blueberries has as much fiber as a slice of whole wheat bread.

When blueberries were compared to 40 other popular fruits and vegetables, they ranked extremely high in antioxidant power. These little beauties really pack a punch!

And, what’s more, blueberries are delicious and easy to eat. There are no seeds or skin to peel – just pop them in. They’re the perfect size to add muffins and pancakes or you can just eat them by the bowlful.

Regardless of how you eat them, you’re in for a tasty treat. And, even though fresh blueberries will have the most potent nutrition, they freeze very well. I love adding frozen blueberries to my oatmeal in the winter.

If you have the space, blueberries are very easy to grow. All you need is plenty of sunlight, slightly acidic soil and adequate drainage. And always plant at least two bushes so they can cross pollinate each other.

My wife and I have planted just over 100 blueberry bushes. The older ones (6-8 years old) produce buckets full of berries, while the younger ones only produce a few handfuls each.

I look forward to the time when we have a large enough crop to freeze some for the winter, but as for now, between ourselves and the kids (and the dog), we eat them as fast as they come ripe. And, we have a delicious time doing it!