The Pick Your Own (PYO) fruit season is in full swing right now and we were on Better Connecticut last Thursday to discuss some of the places we’ve enjoyed visiting with our kids over the last four years! While strawberry picking might have its last hurrah at most farms this week, raspberries are starting to become available and blueberries […]
Pick Your Own at Lyman Orchards
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2015, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please check their website and Facebook page for the most current information, especially things like hours and pricing. 2015 Post Cut to the chase. Take me […]
Apple Picking at Rogers Orchards in Southington
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Please be sure to check the Rogers Orchards website for the most current information, especially about things like hours and pricing. 2014 Post: Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Last weekend, Boo […]
Pick Your Own Flowers at Petersen Farm in South Windsor
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2014, and while it should still give you a good overview of the experience, it is also possible that it may contain some outdated information. Typically, the flowers are expected to be ready for picking by mid-July, but Mother Nature really runs this show 🙂 We encourage you to contact Susan […]
Berry Picking at Auerfarm
UPDATE 2015: The animal barn is being converted to classrooms so the farm animals are no longer located there. They are still on the farm so do a little extra exploring to find them 🙂 Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. Fruit picking season is in full swing here in Connecticut and […]
Strawberry Picking at Dondero Orchards
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. UPDATE 6/6/15: Strawberry picking for the 2015 season started on 6/6/15 at their 529 Woodland Street location! Current hours are daily from 9am-5pm. This year strawberries are $2.25/lb. Be sure to check their Facebook page for updates about picking times and crop availability. ————————————————————- It has […]
A Fall Adventure at Bishop’s Orchards in Guilford
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. PLEASE NOTE: This post is about the 2013 event. It is possible that it may contain some outdated information. While this post should still give you a great idea of the overall experience, please be sure to check the Bishop’s Orchards website for details about things like hours […]
Strawberry Picking at Scott’s Yankee Farmer
PLEASE NOTE: This post was written in 2013 and while it should still give you a great overview of the experience, it may also contain some outdated information. Please be sure to visit their website for the most up-to-date information. 2013 Post Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. It is strawberry picking time […]
Fall Fun at Connecticut Farms and Orchards
We are so lucky to live in a state with an abundance of farms and orchards. Throughout the year, these family friendly destinations provide us with fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy products and more. Then, in the fall, many of them open up their properties to celebrate the season with hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes and more.
Apple Picking at Belltown Hill Orchards
Cut to the chase. Take me to the Momsense. A few months ago you may remember my post on PYO peaches at Belltown Hill Orchards in Glastonbury, Connecticut. Well, on that visit I also got a tip that apple picking season would come early this year. And indeed it has. So two weekends ago we […]