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Pick-Your-Own Spots in Western Massachusetts

Note 15, Pick-Your-Own Spots I wrote a little post for Momfilter, (fun site—I especially adore the pretty pictures!) about the joys of pick-your-own. For people who live in a city, I realize that the chance to go berry or apple picking—or even pluck a few cherry tomatoes from an outdoor plant, potted or in a garden plot—requires some planning (vacation activity, anyone?). And so writing that post made me think about another… Read More

Category: Contributing Writer, Northampton, Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser Tags: Apple Orchard, friendly farms, fruit, Local Food, orchard field, pick your own, PYO, Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser, Travel, vacation, western massachusetts

Q&A: Where to Pick Local Pears?

QUESTION AND ANSWERS Pears are coming into season soon. Do you know of a place families can PYO pears, or a farm stand to purchase fresh local pears? Share your favorite place to pick or purchase local pears! Heather Richardson wrote: I can’t wait to see what others say! I’d love to find local pears! I bought some from some guy on the side of the road last year! They were cheap… Read More

Category: Question and Answer, Questions and Answers Tags: Berkshires, Food, fruit, Hilltowns, Local Food, Pears, Pioneer Valley, PYO, western massachusetts

Q&A: Raspberries

From our archives, families share their favorite places for pick-your-own raspberries. Take a peek and find a place to pick. Already have a favorite spot you’d like to share? Post in the comment field…