We have been exploring out little community more and trying to find ways to support local farmers and have fresh fruit and veggies. I have passed this blueberry farm more times than I can count in the past 10 years (!) I've lived in LaFayette. I've always thought, "We should do that this summer." But time would fly by and we just wouldn't get to it. Finally on Friday we went berry picking with some friends. It was so fun! For $6 and 2 hours of outdoor family fun we filled a whole gallon with fresh sweet fruit. The boys had an absolute blast playing outside and generally getting dirty. It was a great way to spend a few hours together. Our friends told us about a "you pick" farm with veggies not far from here so we may try that soon too.
The farm operates on a good faith basis. You drive up. Put $6 for a gallon in the little bird house, grab a bucket and pick away.
The farm has blueberries and blackberries. Unfortunately the blackberries were already all gone...
Jeremiah sits in the shade to eat his stash.
Jeremiah tries to keep his berries away from Nathaniel.
Eating a pb&j in the shade of a blueberry bush.
Nathaniel gets great joy out of sliding down the slide. This kid was so dirty at the end of the day!
The berry pickers.
The haul. YUM!
2 comments:
Wow, what great fun! Blueberries are also very good for you. love, oma
Sarah, reminds me of my childhood when Gpa and Gma used to wake us all up at 5 a.m. in August to drive over to NJ to pick blueberries for a couple hrs before the sun got hot. Ask your dad about it - altho he probably thinks i didn't do much, being the 'little sister'! ;)
Great activity for little kids and families! Enjoy!
Love, from Aunt Carol
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