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Week two of Nutrition Month brings a refreshing Tropical Wild Blueberry Smoothie – perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon boost.![]()
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Wild Blueberries deliver vitamin C, fibre, and powerful antioxidants to help support immunity, digestion, and sustained energy. Combined with tropical fruit, this smoothie is a simple way to add more nutrient-dense ingredients to your day.![]()
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Save this one for your next smoothie break.![]()
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Find the recipe here: www.wildblueberryassociation.ca/recipe/tropical-wild-blueberry-smoothie/?caterories=All%20Recipes...![]()
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La deuxième semaine du Mois de la nutrition est marquée par un rafraîchissant smoothie tropical aux bleuets sauvages, parfait pour les matins chargés ou pour donner de l'énergie en après-midi.![]()
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Les bleuets sauvages contiennent de la vitamine C, des fibres et de puissants antioxydants qui favorisent l'immunité, la digestion et une énergie soutenue. Combiné à des fruits tropicaux, ce smoothie est un moyen simple d'ajouter des ingrédients riches en nutriments à votre journée.![]()
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Gardez-le pour votre prochaine pause smoothie.![]()
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La recette se trouve ici : www.wildblueberryassociation.ca/fr/recipe/tropical-wild-blueberry-smoothie/![]()
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🫐 Word of the Week: Winter-Kill![]()
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Every week we’re sharing a word that helps explain the science behind Nova Scotia wild blueberry production.![]()
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Winter-kill refers to damage that can occur when wild blueberry plants are exposed to extreme winter conditions. Plants can be especially vulnerable when very low temperatures combine with strong winds, which can damage exposed stems.![]()
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Signs of winter-kill may include blackened or dead stems that didn’t survive the winter.![]()
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A good blanket of snow can help protect plants by insulating them from harsh temperatures and wind. ❄️🌿![]()
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A new study is examining whether providing blueberries for people to eat every day, combined with 30 grams of protein powder and personalized exercise routines, will improve frailty and heart health i...
🫐 What Makes a Wild Blueberry Wild?![]()
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Wild blueberries aren’t planted like most crops — they grow naturally and have adapted over thousands of years to thrive where they are.![]()
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Here’s what makes them wild:![]()
• They grow naturally in the landscape, not in rows![]()
• They spread through underground stems (rhizomes)![]()
• They thrive in acidic soils where other crops struggle![]()
• They’re smaller, with a more concentrated flavour and colour![]()
• They’re managed and cared for, not planted every year![]()
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In Nova Scotia, wild blueberries are shaped by our soils, climate, and generations of grower knowledge — making them truly unique from field to freezer. 🌿❄️![]()
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#NovaScotiaWildBlueberries #WhatMakesItWild #WildBlueberries #FromFieldToFreezer #AgEducation #SupportLocalNS
We are truly overwhelmed with gratitude as we close our Hurricane Melissa relief fundraiser. Thanks to the incredible generosity, we were able to raise $30,000 for our Jamaican workers and their families, along with two large bins of essential supplies now on their way to Jamaica to support those in need.![]()
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All donations and contributions will go directly toward helping our workers and their loved ones rebuild, recover, and meet essential needs during this challenging time.![]()
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A heartfelt thank you to our top contributors, High Country Mechanical and Truro Agromart Ltd., for their exceptional support.![]()
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And to everyone who donated, shared our posts, or dropped off supplies—thank you. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact, and we’re incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive community. 🇯🇲💚![]()
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— Millen Farms