Some of our CSA Members have been asking about our U-pick blueberries. They did survive that late May frost! However, this extended drought is taking its toll on our blueberries this season. Many berries are simply falling to the ground in this dry heat. Additionally, we have a late variety which will not be ready for another six weeks. This is not encouraging news, I know. Therefore, today I want to direct you to another local farm where blueberries and blackberries are currently (and for the next 3 – 4 weeks) available for picking! This location is the Cloud 9 Farm at 137 Bob Barnwell Road in Fletcher. My friend, Janet, has beautifully mowed and irrigated berry patches–which explains why she has so many berries this year. Also, she keeps the bushes trimmed so picking is easily maneuvered. Her business is berries where ours is veggies which means our berry patch is somewhat neglected during our harvest season.
Cloud 9 Farm Berries are available now on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. Drive past the “main venue entrance” to the BLUE GATE and berry patch. Janet will be there to give you more directions. No need to call, just check out the link above for details in advance.
Cloud 9 Farm is a 200 acre family farm that Janet’s father had the foresight to purchase decades ago. We have had family members get married there. And we have had family members stay in two of the vacation rental homes/cabins which are available for short-term rentals. It is in the neighborhood and great for when company outstrips ones available bedrooms!
As CSA Members, you are still welcomed to visit our blueberry patch, of course. If you have been here before, you know our bushes are quite tall and the field is not mowed which does make for a difficult picking site–except for the most adventurous! We do not charge a fee; we simply ask that you leave a half-share of what you harvest for the farmer who trims and weeds the patch each fall.
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