A guide to growing berries in Marin

How about some blueberry muffins, raspberry scones or strawberry shortcakes? They can be yours with some work in your garden. There’s nothing like an edible harvest. Not only are berries good for humans, but their blossoms provide pollen and nectar for beneficial insects and food for birds and wildlife.

With blueberries (Vaccinium spp.), the first step is to acidify the soil since blueberries need 4.5 to 5.5 pH and well-draining soil. It can be done by adding peat moss or elemental sulfur.