Honeyberry plants

Ever heard of honeyberries? Also called haskap berry, this lesser-known fruit is a must-have for the northern food gardener who wants an edible landscape that produces as early in the season as possible. Months before the blueberries arrive, honeyberries come in by the boatload! #honeyberry #permaculture #haskap | berry growing | permaculture gardening | growing fruit | edible landscaping |

Learn how to plant, grow, and care for your honeyberry plants.

Honeyberries (Lonicera caerulea) aren't something you're likely to find in the grocery store, but they can be a fantastic addition to your yard. The berries look like elongated blueberries - and they taste like blueberries*, too. (Some people say they are more like a cross between blueberries and raspberries.) But here's the reason I grow them: They ripen a bit earlier than blueberries, are more shade tolerant, and don't require acidic soil. One of my second year honeberry bushes…

How to grow Haskap berries. Also known as Honeyberries or Edible Honeysuckle, they can stand - 40C weather. Great for northern gardens.

Remember the movie 'Honey, I shrunk the kids'? Oddly enough, that was the first thing that I thought of when I heard of these berries. After growing dewberries and even growing elderberries in our garden, I was sure I had pretty much grown all the berries in the world. LOL. Then my good friend Susan,

Master honeyberry cultivation with our in-depth guide. Learn expert techniques for planting, growing, and caring, ensuring a bountiful harvest of these delicious, nutrient-rich berries.

Logie Cassells is on a mission to share a unique berry with the world. He believes that the Haskap will be the next great superfruit discovery. He is totally committed to capturing the mag…

Read about Choosing a Location for Honeyberry Plants in this Stark Bro's Growing Guide article. Cultivate ideas and grow your knowledge.

Honeyberries are one of the first fruits to ripen in spring and are a wonderful early season treat. Even though they already have a long history of appreciation, these berries continue to be recognized for their benefits as a nutritional snack and for their value in the garden.

How to grow and harvest Honeyberry