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Blueberries

Coming June

PRICES

If we pick them they are $4.00 pt

If you pick them they are $2.00 pt

Why pick fresh blueberries?

Blueberries are #1 in antioxidant activity. They have more age, cancer and heart disease fighting agents per cup than any other fruit or veggie.
1 cup of blueberries has
80 calories
100% daily value of vitamin C
18% daily value fiber
lowers cholesterol, improves eyesight, prevents urinary tract infections
no fat no cholesterol no sodium

Don't wash blueberries until ready to eat. They freeze well and will keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks. After picking your berries let them cool to room temperature before sealing them in a container to prevent moisture being trapped.

Pumpkins

Opens Sept. 23 -Oct. 31
Mon - Fri 9-5
Sat 9-6 Sun 12-6

You may think that pumpkins are only good for carving but look at these facts:

1 cup of cooked pumpkin contains
49 calories
3g fiber
2g protein
0 fat
0 cholesterol
245% daily value vit A !!!
19% daily value vit C

It is also loaded with Beta Carotene which helps fight heart disesase and cancer.
Pumpkins have a long shelf life (months) if kept in a cool dry place. The bottom will rot if it can't breathe so sit on papers or wood.
You can also freeze them by cooking the pulp and storing in freezer bags.
You can do lots of things with pumpkins besides pie. You can make soups, bread, or just eat it like a baked sweet potato.

Try this recipe for Grilled Pumpkin
2 lbs fresh pumpkin
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp organo
salt and pepper to taste

Wash and peel the pumpkin. Cut into 1 inch cubes. Add other ingredients. Toss. Place the cubes on the grill over med. heat. Grill 5 to 10 min on each side. When soft remove and serve with butter. YUMMY

Blackberries

Coming July

PRICES

If we pick them they are $4.00pt

If you pick them they are $2.00pt

Why pick fresh blackberries?

Blackberries also contain lots of antioxidants and are very good for you.

1 cup of blackberries
62 calories
15g fiber
50% daily value vit C
36% daily value vit K

Most people don't care for the large seeds in the blackberry but the seeds contain very rich amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6.

Blackberries are highly perishable and must be refridgerated as soon as possible after harvesting. They will keep in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. They can also be frozen by placing them on a cookie sheet in a single layer, place in the freezer. When frozen, put them in a freezer bag or container and the will keep in the freezer for 1 year.