We keep getting messages asking if we still have blueberries! I'm sure our guests from yesterday can attest, there are LOADS of fruit to pick! The Libertys are AMAZING right now. There is still strong picking in every variety! I believe someone picked nearly 30 pounds in the Blue Golds alone... The fruit set has been outstanding this year, and our plants are hanging strong, even in the heat.  
It's looking like a very hot week. We've got ice water, shade, cold drinks, and beautiful picnic spots to chill out in, but make sure you bring a hat and some sunscreen. I'm sure no one is thinking of baking today, but what about some nice cold blueberry sorbet? Epicurious' Simply Blueberry Sorbet recipe looks easy and delicious. I would add some lemon zest, juice, and if you really want some zing, lemon extract to this. I'm a big fan of lemon and blueberry together. 
I'm not doing a ton of baking or even making right now, but every day I make up a big bowl of granola and yogurt and walk out into the field to check things out. I toss blueberries into my bowl as I walk, and see what the varieties are up to. It's so interesting to see how they change over the picking cycle. I'm generally a Blue Gold gal, but recently, I've been all about the Libertys. The skins thicken a bit in the heat, and make them a bit toothier, and I really find it wonderful. The sugars condense and give them an even sweeter taste than the Legacys. Give them a try! 
We think we'll have a week- maybe a week and a half- left in the field, so don't delay. Please feel free to check the Facebook feed, our Instagram or give us a call if you have questions. 
See you on the farm!

We're opening the back field tomorrow! Legacy and Liberty varieties will both be open for picking, even though there is rain forecasted! 
Liberty and Legacy, if you aren't familiar, are the largest varieties we grow- large, fruity, and meaty (how's that possible? I don't know, but its true!) these berries are super satisfying to pick! 
Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

It's been a strange weather week here in Portland, but after last summer's scorching temperatures, I'm not complaining. The last few days have been cool and overcast, which for us mean that the berries aren't ripening as rapidly as they were and they are holding on the bushes longer. These are good things! It means our season will likely go a bit longer than last year, and the fruit won't get overheated like last July. 
We're still picking in the front field- with an announcement about the lower field within a couple of days. We know a few of you (more?!) are waiting to hear about the Libertys and Legacys, so we won't delay! 
I've been talking up pickled blueberries again, and want to make sure you have a link to our favorite recipe: Catherine's Pickled Blueberries. These are super delightful and worth the effort. Make sure you read ahead- it's a two day process, so be prepared. 
The weather also means we've still got nice salad green, head lettuce, and squash. More produce is around the corner, so stay tuned for updates. The other excitement on the farm is that we have a new baby duck! NOTHING is cuter than a new baby duck, we've discovered. With the help of our duck mid-wife, Nik Hahn from Fang & Feather in Kenton, we're hoping to see the baby tagging along after mama very soon! We've never hatched babies on the farm, so this has been really exciting for the whole family. We're giving her a lot of space and having faith in her instincts. I'm trying not to be a total rationalist (read: buzz kill), but we're hoping the baby makes it- it's a jungle out there! 
Come out and see us this weekend! We've got new jam on the stand in 3 varieties: Plain blueberry, blueberry with Madagascar vanilla bean, and blueberry lavender. All are made low-sugar with the help of Pomona's Pectin, organic sugar, lemon juice and our family grown blueberries. 
Looking forward to seeing you on the farm!