Reserve your 10 lb boxes of cleanly winnowed wild Maine blueberries, and we will have them ready when you arrive. The season is a short 14-20 days. Don’t miss out! We anticipate the harvest will begin between August 1 and 4, 2016. Reserve Your Wild Maine Blueberries Here We are located just 35-40 minutes from […]
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 We eagerly anticipate an opening date for the U-pick field some time between August 1 and 4. Updates will be posted as we get closer. The price for Alexander’s U-Pick wild Maine blueberries is $2.50 per quart. (As one customer puts it, “a heck of a deal!”) As you prepare for your […]
There are numerous varieties of wild Maine blueberries in every field. The colors range from unique and rare white blueberries to midnight blue. Each variety has its own flavor, with some being very sweet and others tart. Every box of Alexander’s wild Maine blueberries is a wonderful mix of colors and taste. The photo below […]
Saturday, July 23, 2016 The wild blueberries are enjoying these warm summer days as much as we are. The farm has seen a good amount of rain this month, and the pollination this year was fabulous. (See below) There has been significant ripening progress since last Saturday’s post, and we are still on target to […]
Saturday, July 16, 2016 Wild Maine lowbush blueberries ripen at different times. But unlike strawberry farms, we do not begin the harvest or open the U-Pick field until 95% or more of the wild blueberries are ripe. This photo was taken today while I spent some time scouting the blueberry fields. We estimate that […]
A recent article by “The World’s Healthiest Foods” recommends blueberries for their incredible memory, eye, cardiovascular, anti-cancer, digestive, and blood sugar health benefits. “Given the wide variety of antioxidant nutrients present in blueberries, it is not surprising to find research studies showing improved antioxidant defenses in body systems that need special protection from oxidative stress, like the cardiovascular system. […]
This evening our wild blueberries enjoyed a wonderful soaking rain, and we enjoyed this brilliant double rainbow.
We are now accepting orders for our 10 lb. boxes of freshly winnowed wild Maine blueberries for the 2016 season. When you place an order, your wild blueberries are reserved on a first-come, first-served list, locking in your order for the limited supply of boxes we fresh pack during the short three-week season. No deposit […]
This doubles as a Sunday brunch coffee cake or a dessert for any occasion. Ingredients for the cake: ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup shortening 1 large egg ¾ cup whole milk 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) Additional shortening and flour to prepare the baking […]
Your family and guests will love this bread. One of our customers makes several loaves of this bread and gives them away as gifts. Ingredients: 1/3 cup melted butter 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons […]
