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 25, 2026

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

Story: Slowly picked our way thru the fields on this cool day after an intense heat wave. The golden raspberries and giant blackberries were most of our pickings, but we couldn't resist the other brambles and haskaps!

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

June 21, 2026

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

Story: We loaded up with blueberries and sunshine on Father's day. Picked a few tayberries, too!

Fruit Picked: Blueberries & Tayberries
Experience: 😋😋😋😋
Fruit Usage: Snacking

June 8, 2026

Rosedale Fruit Farm
Mosier, OR (10mi E of Hood River)

Story: An orchard on a hill with a gorgeous gorge view provided ample dark cherries. We do not remember the variety, so let's just call them delicious! 😋

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

May 31, 2026

Private Strawberry Field
Undisclosed

Story: A friend of a friend let us pick 🍓 in their field. It was easy pick'n!

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

May 23, 2026

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

Story: As usual, our 🍓 picking began here. The Sweet Anne and Hoods were both plentiful. We picked too many and half went in the freezer. We found the sandwiches, shakes, and swag to be exceptional.

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

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!