Another, bright red huckleberry, the deciduous Vaccinium parvifolium, also ripens earlier in the year. 2024 is a bumper crop for the evergreen huckleberry, says Adam DeLeo. He should know.

The evergreen huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum, is turning purple all over Washington’s coastal regions but perhaps nowhere more than the Key Peninsula, where berry culture goes back decades.

They’re one of a dozen or so different species of Vaccinium found in Washington. All are edible and famed for their high concentrations of disease-fighting antioxidants. brbrIt’s the look and taste of ...

Higher traffic in popular huckleberry picking spots and people taking the bushes out by the roots are among the issues being reported by U.S. Forest Service field staff. “For one thing, it’s ...

In late summer and early fall, huckleberry bushes line many hiking trails. And if you miss the harvest, don’t worry: The bushes’ leaves turn a vibrant red, creating an awe-striking autumnal ...

Washington State University researchers are setting their sights on domesticating the wild huckleberry, a goal that has eluded plant scientists for decades. “We want a huckleberry plant that ...

hen I told others of my hope to find beautiful fall color in Washington–dubbed the Evergreen State for a darn good reason–I usually heard one of two responses: Good luck, or go east. But now I ...

You might be more likely to spot Sasquatch in the lowlands of the Pacific Northwest than a wild huckleberry picker. The once booming industry is all but gone despite the abundance of the berries ...

The evergreen huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum, is turning purple all over Washington’s coastal regions but perhaps nowhere more than the Key Peninsula, where berry culture goes back decades.

The evergreen huckleberry, Vaccinium ovatum, is turning purple all over Washington’s coastal regions but perhaps nowhere more than the Key Peninsula, where berry culture goes back decades.