Whether we’re sourcing fresh blueberries from the farmers market, a pick-your-own farm, or the supermarket, it’s tough to accurately estimate exactly how many fresh berries to invest in for our favorite healthy blueberry recipes…and the handfuls of snacks we’ll snag during the drive home, to refuel midafternoon, or to power us up while we’re cooking those aforementioned recipes.
If you, too, tend to overestimate how many berries you’ll be able to get through before they’re at-risk for getting past their prime, there’s a simple solution just inches away from the refrigerator where you’re storing your berries: your freezer.
Read on to learn exactly how to freeze fresh blueberries to preserve their sweet-tart flavor and antioxidants to enjoy for months to come. Sarah Brekke, M.S., Better Homes & GardensTest Kitchen culinary specialist, will coach you through the flash-freezing process, then we’re spilling about the best ways to use those versatile violet beauties.
Andy Lyons
As you prepare to follow our guide to how to freeze blueberries, you’ll need just a few tools:
Optional:
It’s a breeze to master how to freeze blueberries:
Frozen berries and blueberry puree can be frozen for up to 10 months, but they’re best within the first 6 months.
Test Kitchen Tip: If you’d rather freeze a blueberry purée to defrost later to use in sauces, smoothies, and desserts, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1 cup of sugar for every 2 quarts of crushed blueberries. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Allow this blend to cool, then transfer the mixture to zip-top freezer bags or freezer-safe containers. Label and date, then freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before using.
The website greengrove.cc is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Fungus gnats are a common pest among houseplants. These small flies tend to go unnoticed at first, slowly building their populations by laying eggs on the soil of our container plants. Their larvae feed on fungi and organic matter in our potting soil and nibble on plant roots as well. As much as we'd like, they don't go away on their own. Over time, their numbers grow, and you begin to notice the adults hovering above the soil surface when you water your houseplants.
Fiddle-leaf fig plants (Ficus lyrata) are loved for their large, green, glossy foliage, which makes them beautiful houseplants. However, caring for this plant can sometimes be tricky, mainly in fall and around the onset of winter when many gardeners notice their plant starts dropping leaves.
As fall begins, many turfgrasses show signs of common diseases. “These fungi are always present, but disease occurs when the environmental conditions are ideal for its development,” says Clint Waltz, PhD, turfgrass specialist, Turfgrass and Education Center at the University of Georgia. “That means an extended period of humidity and temperatures in the 60s to 80s.”
Do you have small black flies living in your house plant compost? Or hovering around your house plants? These are fungus gnats, also known as house plant flies and sciarid flies. They’re mostly harmless – adult gnats cause little or no harm to plants, but they can become a nuisance in the home. Their tiny worm-like larvae live in the top 5-8cm of compost, where they feed on algae, fungi and plant roots. Healthy house plants usually tolerate this minor root damage, but the larvae can harm seedlings or weak plants.
While there are many ways to keep your home smelling fresh and clean, this little trick is an easy way to help your home smell nicer and deter pests all at once.
Veronicastrum (Veronicastrum virginicum) is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that has been in garden cultivation for hundreds of years but has only gained popularity in the last couple of decades, thanks to a revival of naturalistic planting styles. Its vertical branching stems are excellent for architectural impact in sunny borders, and its long tapering blooms, made up of many tiny flowers, are a magnet for insects.
How to Establish a Monarch Waystation in Your Garden Help monarch butterflies by providing essential nectar and host plants in your own Monarch Waystation. The amazing monarch butterfly journey
How to Make a Marigold Garland Make any celebration special with a string of colorful marigold blooms. Follow these simple steps to make a beautiful marigold garland! How to make a marigold garland
You've likely heard that burying banana peels in your garden is a good way to add important nutrients to the soil to grow healthy plants. Banana peels do contain nutrients, but not as many as you may think. Plus, it's not as simple as placing them in the soil and skipping fertilizer or compost.
There are plenty of traditional bathroom colors to choose from. You can opt for neutrals, for example, to create a beige bathroom, a classic bathroom shade. Eggshell bathrooms are also another go-to favorite that create a soothing atmosphere in the bathroom.
Do African Violets bloom all year round? You can make them! Here are a few tips and tricks to coax your flowers to appear throughout the year, lighting up your home even on the gloomiest days!
How Can I Get a Stump to Rot Quickly? If you've got a stump to remove in a hard-to-reach spot, we have tips to help it decompose quickly. How to rot a stump quickly