We recently went to pick apples and was surprised at all the upick veggies. They had corn,…read morecucumbers, watermelon, peppers tomato's, flower and pears. We picked a watermelon and 1/2 bucket of apples. I feel like the apples were either under ripe or overripe. 1/2 bucket $8.50 full bucket $17. Watermelon upick is $6. They did have already picked buckets that you could just purchase a higher price. I didn't catch the price of the veggies or flowers. I will go back to check out the pears in a few weeks.

I only recently was made aware of this place, and I'm glad I was…read more At the time I visited, around the middle of October, they had pumpkins as well as flowers on offer. I was here for apples, and they had a ton of options. They were very friendly and patiently explained the process. You fill buckets and then pay at the end. They have pull carts so you can move multiple buckets around. There are so many varieties of apples! There is a chart at the entrance to the orchard with the names and what purpose is best for each kind of apple (eating, baking, applesauce). They also let you sample the apples to help with the selection process. The orchards extend farther than was apparently from the parking lot. It was peaceful at the far end of some of the rows, and we found plenty of apples. It can be muddy, so boots are probably a good idea. It was a lovely fall day, with blue skies. This was a fun way to connect with the season and to become more familiar with where some of our food comes from. Highly recommended.

Ray's Produce has the largest variety of produce in Salem as well as bargain prices. In addition to…read morethat the staff is very helpful. I go there weekly.

I drove past Ray's Produce & Bodega one day and saw cars lined up to get in and was determined to…read moreloop back to check it out. Unfortunately, when I was able to stop back, I discovered that their hours are limited to Friday - Sunday. A few days later I returned with my bilingual sister-in-law in tow to educate me and translate. The space is a combination warehouse and grocery store with aisles filled with an array of spices and cultural foods not always stocked in big box grocery stores. There was a variety of fresh grown herbs at the entrance and a nice selection of fruits and vegetables at competitive prices. Local cheeses, jello treats and beverages filled the coolers. Their household goods included cleansers, cookware and disposable dinnerware. What stood out for me was the exotic fruits available that I'd never seen before. Sure, I've seen nopales (cactus), but some of the other prickly options looked like they came from another planet! I've heard of jackfruit, but could never imagine they grew to the size of a newborn! Sweet-tooth? They've got you covered! Just grab some pastries, cookies, candy, or hot spicy mango strips. Horchata, Juarito, and more. Depending upon the season you might find plants out front. Bring your bags because they don't have any, but they may have a box if you forget to bring them.

I went in because I was looking for some Mexican herbs to clean my kidneys and let me tell you,…read morethey had every single one! The woman who helped me (which i wish I knew her name) was so nice, her customer service was so helpful. This place took me back to my roots and it felt so nice. Highly recommend.

When: Thursday, June 11th 10:00 am…read more A small family farm located on Cordon Road, between Center Street & Sunnyview Road...they grow a small variety of fruits and vegetables, but with this being Strawberry season in the Willamette Valley, Fresh Strawberries were the only items for sale on this weekday morning. The Strawberries were sold in various sized containers from pint, quart, tray to bucket. This roadside farm stand is open seasonally from May to November. Their current operating hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday thru Saturday.

A great place to experience new wines and a small place very exclusive tasting room…read more. If you are a wine specialist or just want to experience new wines.. don't be afraid to try this place. The staff is super duper friendly and the pours are generous..This tasting room is also super clean and it feels as if you are in your own villa..