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Grocery News: Berry Picking

[ 2 ] 6.22.2007 | Katy Killilea

Strawberry by Katy Killilea

Need an excuse to eat biscuits and whipped cream? Fresh strawberries are plentiful and the U-pick-it season has begun. We left Four Town Farm on George Street in Seekonk (a hop, skip and jump from Target) with eight pounds of beautiful berries after just twenty minutes of picking in the sun. Kids are great berry pickers–they are so low to the ground. A canopied tractor ride takes you from the cashier/basket/welcome tent to a field full of ripe berries. And when you get your fill of sweet berries, English peas–the kind you shell–are also ready to pick.

Find a U-pick farm near you by visiting Farm Fresh Rhode Island or Pick your Own. Strawberry season won’t last long, and if you miss it, raspberry season’s around the corner in July.

Four Town Farm has been around for about 70 years. It also has a farm stand full of fresh fruits and vegetables and delicious baked goods. Ask the cashier for a bucket and scissors, and you can cut your own flowers for a modest fee. Four Town Farm, 90 George St., Seekonk, MA. 508-336-5587.

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About Katy Killilea: Katy Killilea lives in Barrington with her husband, their sons (2001 + 2003), and a dog named Butter. She works as much as she can as a freelance writer. Katy loves running, cooking, sudden trips to new places, loud corduroy pants, and being taken to the Beehive in Bristol. View author profile.

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Michelle says:

6.22.2007 at 11:54 pm

We had an excellent time picking strawberries at Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown. They also had a sweet little gift shop with lots of local crafts and a laid-back cafe with delicious soups, wraps and sandwiches. Perfect after a hard day (well, hour, and it was easy) of picking!
Anisa says:

6.17.2008 at 10:46 pm

Check out Four Town Farm and what to do once you pick your berries.
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