Where To Pick Your Own Strawberries

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Monday, June 11, 2012

GoLocalWorcester Features Team

Summer is fast approaching, and the strawberries are ripe for the picking. Pack a bucket and take a short drive to the countryside for some fresh berries. Dress them up with some balsamic and basil, eat them naked, with whipped cream on shortcake, or whip them into a de-stressing daiquiri for some real summer relaxation.

There are plenty of strawberry fields only a short trip from Worcester, but hours and schedules may vary and some farms close for bad weather, so call ahead before you make the drive.
Demand is high and the season is short, so head out fast before they’re gone!

Charlton Orchards Farm & Winery, 44 Old Worcester Road, Charlton

In addition to strawberries, Charlton Orchards’ farm stand already has tomatos, early lettuces, broccoli, green onions, with cucumbers coming soon. The Obadiah McIntyre Farm Winery has wine tasting in the winery on Saturday and Sunday only 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Open Wed-Sat 9-5 and Sun 10-4:30
Phone: (800) 649-1476

Indian Head Farm, 232 Pleasant Street, Berlin

A working family farm run by the Wheeler family for over 175 years, Indian Head Farm sells small fruits and vegetables, including Pick Your Own. Their greenhouse has a wonderful selection of potted plants that range from the usual annuals and perennials, to a few new surprises. Starting in July, the farm has pick your own flowers are available from mid-July to early October. The farm supplies the container and a pair of scissors and you get to do the rest.
Open Daily 8-5
Phone: (978) 838-2942

Lanni Orchards, 294 Chase Road, Route 13, Lunenburg

Berry picking starts this weekend, and Lanni is ready with fresh and frozen fruit pies, local honey, pansies and strawberry plants. Fancy apples for eating and B-grade apples are also still available.
Starting Father’s Day weekend, Open Daily 8-6
Phone: (978) 582-6246

Tougas Family Farm, 234 Ball Street, Northborough

The strawberry fields are only part of the fun at Tougas. The kids will love the barnyard and playground as much as they love the strawberries. After picking, check out the goats as they climb their mountain of stone, and be sure to sample the strawberry donuts and slushies from the farm fresh kitchen.
Open Daily 8 – 4:30, last entrance at 4 pm; Thursdays until 6:30, last entrance at 6 pm.
Phone: (508) 393-6406