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.

Such a sweet farm and market! In season produce and picking. Lots of parking and easy access. A…read moregift shop to complement your seasonal finds. The nicest lady helped us!

Ever on the lookout for stranger and rarer herbs and plants, I reached out to local grower Van…read moreHevelingen to see if I could purchase direct from them. They let me know they were wholesale only (though they do sell direct to the public at some farmers markets and their ilk), however they were super nice and suggested I check out Chehelam Flats Farm Market as they stock Van Hevelingen's plants for the spring and summer. Chehelam Flats is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10-5, so when I was in the area last weekend, I excitedly made my way there. They have a couple parking spaces on the side of their building, and as I exited my car, I noticed all their fields of lavender! I had not known that was a big part of this market, but goodness, I sure do love me some lavender. I was greeted by the lovely proprietress who let me know their lavender will be in bloom late June to July, and that they will offer bunches pre-cut or you can cut your own. She was also quick to suggest local businesses and events as I am new to the area and was just all around so kind and charming! Back to the plants, I zeroed in on all the fun and unusual herbs, and quickly had a growing box (okay, two!) of goodies: sweet cicely, variegated lemon balm, variegated society garlic, French sorrel, licorice sweet flag, pink rosemary, eau de cologne mint, yerba Buena, and a Chinese chrysanthemum. They also have plenty more traditional herb offerings, native plants as well as some flowers, not to mention I don't even know how many lavender plants in a variety of sizes. Inside, there were some houseplants, along with many kitchen and home goods: candles, soap and other bath and body items, tea towels, even treats like pate de fruit (a favorite!). They had gorgeous wooden pieces included a rolling pin that a totally fell in love with. You could put together such a lovely gift here! The whole area was just gorgeous and while you should absolutely visit when you can take advantage of fresh lavender, I had a wonderful experience without it. They will also have other plants like tomatoes as the weather warms. I cannot wait to return.

Delicious berries (and other fruit, honey, & often veggies) in an idyllic setting. I got a separate…read morefreezer so I could have their berries on hand year round. Full disclosure: I'm a cousin of the folks who own & run the farm (but would give it 5 stars even if I wasn't :-)

When it's berry picking season, I head to Morning Shade Farm! They have so many varieties -…read moreblackberries, boysenberries, Marion berries, elderberries, raspberries. The blackberries and Marionberries, my fave. They are big, plump, and bursting with flavor. Plus, they are so much easier to pick at a farm where the bushes are staked to a trellis vs. the wild ones I pick on the side of the road. Don't get me wrong, I do pick the wild ones, but I'm usually covered in juice and my hands and arms get all pricked. When I'm here, I pick a huge bucketful so I can make pies. The berries are so sweet I just add a little sugar and lemon juice and the pies are perfect. Also pick enough so I can enjoy some plain, by the handfuls. Their blueberries are sweet and delicious, too! I make space in my freezer so I can have them throughout the year. If you don't want to pick your own, no worries, they sell containers and flats in their cute country store along with other food and gift items. This family farm is so picturesque! It's a lovely setting and it's well run with friendly staff. If you are picking fruit, definitely go in the morning to avoid the sun beating down on your back. And wear a hat!

We love the family friendly atmosphere and how kind and informed the people are who man the scales…read more Their varieties of berries are excellent! It allows us to experience weeks of fresh or frozen "no spray" blueberries every summer.

Very fun farm with an abundant field filled with sweet blueberry bushes! Only $1.90 per pound for…read morepick your own blueberries. Look for the ones deep in the middle for they have been there the longest and have had the mist time to grow big, crisp and juicy!

I came here one afternoon with my friend, and we spent nearly an hour wandering through the…read moreblueberry patch, sampling different ones and filling our bowls. We left with about three pounds, and the fruit lasted a while in our fridge. Very fun way to spend time with friends, and they make delicious jam or cobbler. My favorite thing to do with leftover jam is pour the hot mixture over vanilla ice cream. Blueberry chocolate scones or pancakes are another of my favorites. Been meaning to drop by again for some eggs. I like this place.

WARNING: only CASH or CHECK accepted!…read more There are at least 6+ varieties of peaches here! My son, who is in a power chair, was able to navigate the terrain. You can drive up to the row from which you wish to pick peaches. Prices as of 8/2023 $2/pound.

Easily my favorite peach orchard. They making picking so simple and convenient. They also have many…read morevarieties.

Yelp is a community of eaters and a resource on finding food…read more Tri-County Farm is a community of farmers and a resource for eaters finding u-pick and farm stand food. Over 6o family farms in Washington, Clackamas and Multnomah Countes have banded together to publicize what is in-season by month along with directions to their farms. This has been going on for many years, graduating from paper you could pick up at food coops to a website today. You can start your planning with their season guide: https://www.tricountyfarm.org/season_guide.php. Exact dates will vary with the weather in a given year. Then you can search by the food you want: meats, fruits, vegies, herbs, flowers and even children's activities: https://www.tricountyfarm.org/all_products.php. Or if you are out in the country looking for a farm stand you can use their map, then select a farm and see what hours they are scheduled to be open, and what farm goods they have: https://www.tricountyfarm.org/map.php They list children's activities like hay rides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and petting zoos. Portland has a lovely and well developed farmer market system throughout the neighborhoods. Many local markets have local producer fairs like People's Coop and Zupans. And local markets are always glad to point out local products. We have regional wholesaler Organically Grown which is a huge farmers' produce coop. It was started by hippies in Eugene and 40 years later operates warehouses in Portland, Seattle and Spokane with annual sales of greater than $150 million. But if you want to visit the farm and buy direct, Tri County Farm is the Yelp of farms open to the public!

Proof that (FB) marketing works! Here for an unusual Father's Day gift, I responded to an ad for…read moreSarracenia Hybrid Carnivorous Pitcher Plants. These beautiful and exotic perennials feed on flies, mosquitoes, gnats, and most other flying bugs. Each plants consumes hundreds of bugs each season. Several varieties in pre potted in 4" pots single crown Pots $15, double crown pots $25. Easy to find, right outside of Salem off of Silverton Rd. They also have cherry trees and other U-Pick options. I was met as soon as I parked and got to see how they're grown and chose the ones I wanted. Pretty cool alternative to the standard dad tie. Check their website for seasonal activities. I'll be back!