JOURNAL

It is truly summer once fruit picking starts. Nobody looks forward to this time of year more than the pickers at Fruit Lady Farm. U-pick reports are preparation for our summer weekends. ❤️

We consume fruit all year long. Picking season is when we visit farms and enjoy all they offer. This journal chronicles that experience. Follow our adventure on the fruit trail! 🍓 🫐 🍒 🍇 🍑 🍐 🍎 🍉 🍅

June 15 & 19, 2025

Hoffman Farms Store
Beaverton, OR (12mi NW of Tualatin)

Story: Visted twice this week for tayberries! Enjoyed the atmosphere and amenities both times. Plenty of tayberries had ripened by the second visit. Picked a few raspberries, too!

Notes: (for next time)
🥤 Free milkshake for Dad on Father's day

Fruit Picked: Tayberries & Raspberries
Experience: 😋😋😋
Fruit Usage: Yogurt & Snacking

June 7, 2025

The Zurita Farm
Hillsboro, OR (3mi NW of Hillsboro)

Story: It was too hot for picking, but we went looking for a new farm anyway. The Hoods were sweet but small. We found the Albions more productive picking.

Notes: (for next time)
🚗 Limited space for parking

Fruit Picked: Strawberries
Experience: 🍓🍓🍓🍓
Fruit Usage: Snacking

May 28, 2025

Grandpa's Fresh Market
Albany, OR (9mi E of Albany)

Story: Returned here for our annual jam harvest. The Mary's Peak and Shuksan varieties were plentiful. The 🍓 field was busy and the small parking area was at capacity.

Notes: (for next time)
🚗 Car wash needed afterwards

Fruit Picked: Strawberries
Experience: 🍓🍓🍓🍓
Fruit Usage: Jam & Snacking

May 24, 2025

Blooming Junction
Cornelius, OR (6mi NW of Hillsboro)

Story: Found ourselves in the area and out of berries on Memorial day weekend. The tillamook variety were huge and plentiful. Several pounds didn't take long to pick or use. Froze a second 🍓 rhubarb crisp for later!

Notes: (for next time)
🍓 Sign-in sheet with rules

Fruit Picked: Strawberries
Experience: 🍓🍓🍓🍓
Fruit Usage: Waffles, Crisp & Snacking

May 16, 2025

Boones Ferry Berry Farm
Hubbard, OR (5mi N of Woodburn)

Story: Returned here for the first 🍓 pick of the season. Like last year, the Sweet Anne variety was plentiful and huge! We still picked an equal amount of Hoods. The few pounds disappeared before the end of the weekend!

Notes: (for next year)
🍓 Sweet Anne variety ready first

Fruit Picked: Strawberries
Experience: 🍓🍓🍓🍓
Fruit Usage: Snacking

These recollections are subjective and based on encountered conditions. The stories are intended to entertain and preserve memories. With so many farms to choose, there are undoubtedly similar options for any given outing. We'd love to hear your thoughts!