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! 🍓 🫐 🍒 🍇 🍑 🍐 🍎 🍉 🍅

August 9, 2025

Bells Orchard
Beaverton, OR (9mi SE of Hillsboro)

Story: Great all around experience as usual! Our little helpers had a great time picking peaches and playing before and after.

Notes: (for next time)
🍑 Go later for elbertas next year

Fruit Picked: Peaches
Experience: 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
Fruit Usage: Crisp, Drying, Snacking

June 25, 2025

Grossen Peaches
Hillsboro, OR (9mi NE of Hillsboro)

Story: Our first visit to this charming orchard didn't disappoint. The trees were loaded, and the friendly staff educated us on identifying the ripe ones in the field.

Notes: (for next time)
🥧 Peach pie & slices in the freezer

Fruit Picked: Peaches
Experience: 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
Fruit Usage: Crisp, Freezing, Snacking

West Union Gardens
Hillsboro, OR (10mi NE of Hillsboro)

Story: Intended to fill a couple buckets with 🫐 and giant blackberries. The picking was easy and pleasant in the cooler temperatures.

Notes: (for next time)
⛔️ Columbia Giants gone
✅ Triple Crowns ready

Fruit Picked: 🫐 & Blackberries
Experience: 😋😋😋😋
Fruit Usage: Crisp & Snacking

July 10, 2025

TK Orchards
Aurora, OR (8mi S of Tualatin)

Story: An early pick of 🍑 peaches kicked off this outing. The candor variety was plentiful with larger ones found on upper branches.

Notes: (for next time)
💰 No credit cards or cell reception

Fruit Picked: Peaches
Experience: 🍑🍑🍑🍑
Fruit Usage: Freezing, Snacking

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

Story: Loganberries were in demand for us, but everything was in season. We couldn't resist a few 🍓 and an ice cream cone!

Notes: (for next time)
🍓 Sweet Anne variety still available

Fruit Picked: Loganberries & Strawberries Experience: 😋😋😋😋
Fruit Usage: Yogurt & Snacking

July 4, 2025

Munoz Berry Farm
Ridgefield, WA (2mi E of Ridgefield)

Story: Stopped by for blackberries on our weekend road trip. There were so many ready, and we complemented with a few raspberries.

Notes: (for next time)
📍 Not far from i-5 but still scenic

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

July 3, 2025

Scholls Family Farm
Hillsboro, OR (11mi NW of Tualatin)

Story: We came for the 🫐 but couldn't resist a few raspberries. The Duke and Reka 🫐 were ready and our buckets were full in no time.

Notes: (for next time)
💰 New ownership accepts credit cards

Fruit Picked: 🫐 & Raspberries
Experience: 😋😋😋😋
Fruit Usage: Snacking

June 29, 2025

Hildebrandt Cherry Orchards
Dayton, OR (20mi W of Woodburn)

Story: We wanted 🍒 cherries on this outing. They provided a variety of containers for picking and bags for takeaway. We picked Skeena and Lapins without need for a ladder!

Notes: (for next time)
📍 Check address for current orchard
🚗 Drove past multiple other farms

Fruit Picked: Cherries
Experience: 🍒🍒🍒🍒
Fruit Usage: Snacking & Freezing

June 26, 2025

West Union Gardens
Hillsboro, OR (10mi NE of Hillsboro)

Story: Visited late morning for a variety of brambles. Picked a colorful bucket full of raspberries, blackberries and hybrids. The golden raspberries were the first to be eaten!

Notes: (for next time)
🌈 Great variety and colorful

Fruit Picked: Brambles
Experience: 😋😋😋😋
Fruit Usage: Snacking

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 time)
🍓 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!