A sweet, native and nutritious snack from the garden? Look no further than blueberries

AP gardening writer Jessica Damiano has been growing dwarf blueberries for three years and her plants outside New York City are covered in green fruits right now. Blueberries can be grown through most of North America, where they're a native. Besides being deliciously sweet, blueberries are rich in fiber, manganese, potassium, vitamins C and K, and antioxidants. Types of blueberries include lowbush, highbush, half-high, rabbiteyes and dwarf. See what works best for your growing conditions. New plants can take up to five years to produce a good crop. All blueberries can be grown in containers too. Blueberries require full sun, protection from strong winds, plenty of air circulation and a lot of water.