Berry Picking

The following article lists some simple, informative tips that will help you have a better experience with Berry Picking.

Towards the end of the summer all the different kinds of summer berries will start to
ripen and be ready for picking. If you don’t have any bushes or berries in your back yard,
take a trip to a local berry picking farm and bring home some yummy and nutritious
snacks.

Most places that you can go berry picking advise you to bring your own bucket. Each
child should have a bucket of their own and depending on how many you want bring
extra buckets too. Strawberries and blueberries are the most popular pick your own
businesses. If you know a place where blackberries or raspberries grow wild ( and they
aren’t on private property ) take the family for a walk and pick those too.

When getting dressed to go to a berry patch, don’t wear clothing that you will be upset if
it gets stained. It can be hard to bend over the whole time and you are sure to find your
children sitting on the ground as they pick ( and sample ) the berries. Berries will be
everywhere and it is guaranteed they are going to get berry juice on their clothes.

Once you bring home the fruits of your labor give everything a good wash and decide
what to do with the berries. There are many options for eating berries. If you have
brought home too many you can freeze a portion in air tight containers or freezer bags.
Some eating suggestions:

* Sprinkled on top of an ice cream sundae
* Added to a morning bowl of cereal
* On their own with some milk or cream
* Baked in a pie
* In a crumble with oatmeal and brown sugar

Berry picking is a fun activity but since it is done outdoors in the summertime, be sure to
wear hats and put on sunscreen.
Don’t limit yourself by refusing to learn the details about Berry Picking. The more you know, the easier it will be to focus on what’s important.