Wild blueberries are reported to contain up to twice the antioxidants found in regular blueberries. They have a sweet and tangy flavor that is delicious and favored by many, either fresh, frozen in smoothies, or as a primary ingredient in baked goods. In his article, Dr. Axe shares 7 health benefits of blueberries including weight loss, digestion, heart […]
The farm is quieter now that the wild blueberry fields have all been harvested and the fresh packing is complete. It’s peaceful and we’ve been enjoying some beautiful sunsets over the last few weeks. We are down to less than forty 10lb-boxes of frozen wild blueberries from this year’s harvest. On those days when we […]
Alexander’s wild Maine blueberries freeze beautifully and retain their superior nutritional value. Wild blueberries in smoothies, sauces, pies, muffins, and other baked goods give you a taste of summer year-round, and the health benefits are outstanding! And though I’m obviously biased, hundreds of our customers agree that Alexander’s wild blueberries are really, really good. Not […]
The U-Pick field is now closed. It was mechanically harvested on Friday, August 12. There were very large, beautiful patches of huge blueberries left, and the hand picking could easily have gone on for another week, but it is our farm’s tradition to mechanically harvest the U-Pick field once all the other fields have been […]
It’s a cool, cloudy day and the conditions are lovely for hand picking. The bushes are dry and the blueberries are plentiful. But the window of opportunity is quickly closing. Today, Friday, August 12, the mechanical harvester is scheduled to harvest all the remaining blueberries in the U-Pick field some time after 3 p.m. If […]
Today’s forecast is for another absolutely beautiful day of hand picking and spectacular views from the barn porch. It’s going to be another beautiful day in Greenfield. We continue to harvest blueberries for fresh packing into 10 lb boxes. If you have not yet reserved your boxes, you can do so here, and we will […]
Alexander’s U-Pick low bush wild blueberry field is opening Tuesday, August 2, 2016. As you prepare for your trip to Greenfield, here are some tips for a better blueberry picking experience: Tuck a hat and sunscreen in your bag before leaving home (the fields are full sun) Be sure to have plenty of water to […]
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 […]
