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You Pick Blueberries, Fresh, Delicious, and Educational

by Claire on July 9, 2012

If you do not grow fruit, you may be able to give your child that farm experience by going to a you-pick farm. This not only gives you some fresh fruit, but it helps your child understand where fruit comes from. The taste of warm fruit freshly picked is one of the wonderful gifts in this world, and your child can eat the fruit right there on the farm.

This is precisely what I did when I took Samantha Blueberry picking at Henna Blueberry Farm. At 13 months, Samantha did well at putting a handful of blueberries in the bag to take home. Mostly, she just walked around picking blueberries and eating them. She thought it was really cool that there was so much fruit to pick from. In addition to her enjoyment, I have taken one more small step in helping Samantha understand where food comes from.

So next time you are looking for a fun activity to do with your child, consider finding a you-pick farm and picking whatever is in season.

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Valerie the Education_Mom
7/9/2012 9:33:12 PM #

You are so right. This is such a worthwhile activity. My son is 12, but he has memories of apple picking, and pumpkin picking in the fall. In these days where everything is found at the store, children have no way to conceptualize where things come from without such experiences. Thanks for sharing!

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Claire
7/10/2012 10:04:38 AM #

Thanks Valerie,

I bet your son will cherish those memories. I grew up on apples, I love them.

Thanks,
Claire

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Carla Barilá Karam
7/9/2012 10:07:10 PM #

How awesome~!  When I lived in Seattle there were wild black berry bushes everywhere... we could stop along any road and go picking... oh how I miss that!  Thank you for bringing back memories.  I'm in Texas now and do not know of any you pick farms here... I'll have to look into it.  Blessings to you and yours.  Smile

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Claire
7/10/2012 10:10:26 AM #

Thanks Carla,

The wild blackberry bushes are something I really love about the area. The site I used to find the blueberry farm also covers Texas: http://www.pickyourown.org/TX.htm

Happy picking.

Thanks,
Claire

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Sharon Ruggieri
7/9/2012 10:36:21 PM #

How fun! We'll have to try this with our kids when we take them up north

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Claire
7/10/2012 10:11:52 AM #

Thanks Sharon,

You don't need to wait until you come north. In fact, finding one more local to you will also teach your children about local and seasonal food. Try this site out: http://www.pickyourown.org

Thanks,
Claire

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Audra Michelle
7/10/2012 7:24:22 PM #

How fun!  I've been dying to take my boys to pick fruit. We just haven't found the time yet. I definitely need to just DO it! Thanks for the reminder!

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Claire
7/10/2012 10:19:42 PM #

Thanks Audra,

I think that is the biggest change I have made for Samantha. When something is worth doing, I find a way to just do it. I waste allot less time than I ever realized I wasted, and it is so worth it. I hope you just do it soon.

Thanks,
Claire

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Andrea
7/10/2012 10:56:21 PM #

It looks like you both had so much fun!  I may have to do a little research in my area.  My boys would LOVE this.  Thanks.  xoxo

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Claire
7/11/2012 9:32:20 AM #

Thanks Andrea,

There were several families out picking when we were, and all seem to really enjoy it. I bet your boys will love it.

Thanks,
Claire

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Becky Jane
7/11/2012 6:04:03 PM #

I've never picked blueberries, they don't grow here, but my kids were raised on a farm with lots of gardening!  I ♥ blueberries.

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Claire
7/11/2012 7:50:54 PM #

Thanks Becky,

Where I grew up, blueberries did not grow either, so picking blueberries was quite the treat for me. Living on a farm will defiantly get your kids in touch with where food comes from.

Thanks,
Claire

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