Aug 20th, 2007 · In Maine, August is the height of the state's blueberry season. Picking blueberries is prickly, backbreaking work -- though apparently not enough to deter for thieves who are making off with acres of the tiny berries. One producer has had enough, and is now offering a $5,000 reward to catch the blueberry bandits.
Jul 31st, 2007 · For many listeners, summer food is epitomized by fruits of the vine, tree, bush and stalk. They share stories about grandmothers and "blueberry slump," gardens and "Texas caviar," and a bittersweet tale of tomatoes, champagne and a light bulb.
Apr 12th, 2007 · Robert Chapman, a farmer in central Georgia, says he has been hit hard by unusually cold temperatures. Chapman tells Melissa Block that he has lost all his crops, from peaches, pears and plums to blueberries and pecans, during a 25-degree Easter Sunday freeze.
Aug 26th, 2006 · Chef Rob Evans is known for creating entire menus around one ingredient at Hugo's, his restaurant in Portland, Maine. And since it's blueberry season in Maine, that's what Debbie Elliott orders up. His recipes are especially good with smaller, "low-bush" blueberries.