Pick Your Own

There’s nothing quite like the experience of picking your own fruits and veggies fresh from the plant. What a great way to teach kids where food comes from! No matter where you live, there’s bound to be an orchard or garden nearby where you can pick your own food.

There’s nothing quite like the experience of picking your own fruits and veggies fresh from the plant. What a great way to teach kids where food comes from! No matter where you live, there’s bound to be an orchard or garden nearby where you can pick your own food.

Pickyourown.org is a great resource for finding pick-your-own farms near you. Not only does the site have a conclusive list of farms and orchards in the U.S., Canada and Europe, but it also provides a schedule of what’s harvested at what time of year in your area. So, you’ll know what’s in season and can plan your trip to the farm accordingly.

Even if you have your own backyard vegetable garden, it can be worth the trip to a pick-your-own farm just for the experience. It’s pretty incredible to see how a large farm works. And, it’s good to know that you’re buying local produce instead of what’s shipped in from other states or countries. In addition, you can’t beat the variety. You’re sure to find different veggies that you may not have space for in your own garden.