Page 15 2025 Spring Home and Garden LINCOLN DAILY NEWS April 2025 grow on shrubs or small trees that prefer welldrained soil and full sun to partial shade. Planting/Harvesting Time: Before summer starts, the berries change from green to red to a deep blue which signals they are ready to be harvested. Serviceberries can be eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, and syrups. They are also attractive landscaping plants, providing beautiful spring blossoms and colorful fall foliage. Maintenance: Other than occasional pruning, these shrubs do not demand much care and will thrive in the right location and conditions. Haskap Berries Haskap berries, or honeyberries, are a newer addition to the Illinois berry scene. These newer bushes are beautiful, provide delicious fruit with a wide range of health benefits. Soil: These berries grow on hardy shrubs and are known for their unique, tangy flavor. Haskap plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Planting/Harvesting Time: The best time to plant these bushes is in the spring or fall. Some say that it might be best to start this from seed since it can take up to three years to bear fruit. Harvesting typically occurs from late spring to early summer, when the berries are plump and fully ripened to a deep shade of blue purple and come off the stem easily. The berries can be used in jams, jellies, and desserts. Maintenance: These bushes have relatively minimal maintenance and can survive quite well in cooler temperatures. The normal Continued --
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