July 14, 2019
Summertime Haul
By Linda Dansbury

This is the time of year you need to bring your muscles to the farm for pick up! The sheer weight of all the veggies is incredible!

Don't forget to do your share of U Pick each week of your pick up week. U pick veggies account for a significant part of your share. For the best experience in the heat of the summer, get to the farm early in the day if possible, make sure you wear protective, comfortable shoes, slather on sunscreen or wear long sleeves, pants and a hat. Sunglasses are a must in my mind as well.

Make sure you have scissors and bags, and if you have been bringing the harvest containers home, bring them back to the farm to re-use.

Enjoy the flowers! I have found the best way to do U Pick is to save the flowers for last because they wilt quickly. I bring a large mason jar in which I add some water to before I head to the farm. As soon as my bouquet is cut, I place in the mason jar for the ride home.