Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden Horticulture Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden Fresh blueberries are one of summer's best-tasting treats. They are excellent in pies, muffins, and pancakes.
Blueberries are also a great topping for breakfast cereals.
Blueberry plants can be successfully grown in Iowa. However, they do have special growing requirements. The blueberry is a member of the Heath or Ericaceae Family. Blueberry plants require a sunny location and well-drained soils high in organic matter. Avoid wet, poorly drained soils.