A Little Bit About a Lot of Things

Another place we liked to pick our own fruit this season was Tougas Farm in Northborough. We did strawberries and cherries here this season, but this time of year they do have apple picking available. The first time we went was when the baby was fairly new – so here I am with three kids in the car and as soon as we pull into the lot, it starts to rain. But we drove all the way here, so I make the kids get out and put on coats. So I have one strapped into the baby carrier, I’m holding two by the hands and have an umbrella on my arm and I’m trying to get them up the stairs onto the tractor to go out to the fields. I figure it’ll be great, strawberries are low to the ground so the kids won’t need a lot of help and they can have a fun afternoon. Wrong. After picking two berries, my son says, “Mama, I’m all done.” Ummm, no. Then, “How about you pick them and hand them to me and I will put them in the basket?” So here I am bending down with the baby basically parallel to the ground picking strawberries, soaking wet, picking two enormous cartons of strawberries by myself. And when we are done, I’m holding two full containers, so I have no hands to help the kids up onto the tractor ride. Why do I even do this to myself?! But we make it and the kids had a good time, we even were able to squeeze in some lunch. They have a nice little picnic area outside to eat at – we had grilled cheeses and the kids were happy!

With cherry picking I wasn’t going to make the same mistake twice, so we all went as a family. This way at least I would have one hand free. The kids love the tractor ride to and from the orchards and they really love the big playground area. They do have goats and some birds that are roaming about the picnic area. Their farm store has lots of delicious seasonal treats (pies, cider, donuts, fresh picked fruits), jams, maple products, beverages, and more.

Apple picking is a 10lb peck for $30 and a 20lb half bushel is $40. You can pick your own pumpkins for $0.75 per pound. Make sure to check their Facebook page to see what they are currently picking and what the current prices are (sometimes they run specials).

Where do you like to pick your own fruit?

Tougas Farm

234 Ball Street, Northborough, MA

www.tougasfamilyfarm.com

Pick your own fruit Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. Closed Mondays.

Tags: family friendly, farm, pick your own, trips