My family LOVES blueberries. Last year we enjoyed local blueberries all summer and then bought enough to freeze to enjoy during the off season. Last Wednesday in the News and Record I saw an article that listed all the local places you could pick your own blueberries in the Triad. I decided this would be a great activity to do with my kids. So, we picked a farm from the list and headed out to pick last Monday morning.
Since we live in Summerfield, we decided to drive up the road to Reidsville to Fairfield Farm, located at 226 Fairfield Road. Mapquest got is there in about 20 minutes! When we arrived at the address we were greeted by the most precious gentleman who gave us some buckets. He said we could just drive down into the field and get started!
My boys had a blast! There was no one else there. Just us and a field full of berries to be picked! We picked and laughed and even sampled a few straight off the bush. I also got to try my hand at my new camera! {Today’s photos are actually taken by MJ instead of Trish! I have had an excellent teacher this past year!}
We filled our buckets with the plump berries, vowing to return the following week to gather more! We hurried home to begin our blueberry feast of blueberry pancakes and cobbler! We will definitely be picking again so we can start stockpiling for the winter too!
Blueberry season is in full swing until mid to late August. It is a great activity to do with your kids. Here is the link for the Pick Your Own Farms in the Triad.
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MJ- I am so glad you posted this! Just last night, I was telling Wyatt that I needed to email you about places to pick! THANK YOU!!!! I am taking the boys this week! FUN FUN FUN!!! Thanks for all your amazing info! -Karin
Love these pics! Awesome job, Mary Jean!
How fun! That is one of the things I miss the MOST about living in NC. Only thing I miss more is my fabulous cousin (Trish
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