Visit a farm to learn about growing & harvesting, & save some money too! Picking fresh produce together can be a favorite family tradition. Watch for North State Parent magazine’s October issue for our annual feature on U-pick pumpkin patches & harvest fun.
Johnson U-Pick Farm; Gridley. U-pick cherries, boysenberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, summer vegetables & pumpkin patch. Johnson’s also has a fruit/veggie stand. Bakery coming in 2012. Open late May-Oct., Wed & Sat, 8am-3pm. Call to find out what’s ripe for picking! www.johnsonupickfarm.com. 113 Higgins Ave., just off Hwy 99. (530) 846-5871.
Mt. Shasta Lavender Farms; Mt. Shasta. 10+ acres of lavender–cut your own basketful. Enjoy lavender lemonade, gift shop & 90-ft diameter lavender labyrinth. Gift Shop. 2011 season: Open daily 9am-4pm from June 11–July 31 (including July 4th). www.mtshastalavenderfarms.com.
9706 Harry Cash Rd. (530) 926-2651.
Pumpkinland Chocolate Company; Red Bluff. U-pick asparagus (March-May), fresh veggies (Jun-Oct), Fuyu persimmons & pomegranates (Nov.-Dec.). Also offers wonderful handmade chocolates. 12000 Hwy. 99 E. (530) 527-3026.
Trenerry Berry Farm; Happy Valley. Offers fruits & veggies as the season allows. Tasty asparagus (April-May), artichokes & rhubarb (April-June). Berries (May-June): Loganberries, Blueberries & Olallieberries. Call in advance. (530) 357-2416.
Tuscan Heights Lavender Farm; Whitmore. Certified organic farm, grows 200+ lavender varieties, 150+ culinary herbs & edible flower varieties, wine grapes & olives. Lavender products, gift shop, u-pick lavender & herbs. Tours by appointment. Open June-Aug, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. www.tuscanheights.net. 12757 Fern Rd. East. (530) 472-3066.
