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Berries, berries and more berries! When it comes to fresh-from-the-field goodness, now is the time to get pickin’.
Picking fresh berries can take just a few minutes, depending on how many you want to harvest, but it is a great experience and a memory that will last a lifetime for youngsters.
Kids are often the last ones to exit a pick-your-own field.
Most pick-your-own places have berries already picked, so you can just stop in and pick up a basket or two to enjoy if you really don’t have time.
Another great thing about pick-your-own farms is they usually have more than just strawberries and blueberries.
When I stopped by one near my house recently, the farm had fresh sugar snap peas, beautiful flowers and vegetable plants, and refreshments, along with a small playground for the kids. Life goes by too fast, so slow down and enjoy the simple things.
There is nothing like that popping sound when you pick a perfect strawberry. Trust me, it’s fun, it’s relaxing, and the results are so delicious!
Go to www.ncfarmfresh.com to find a pick-you-own farm or roadside stand near you.