Take The Whole Family On A Day Trip To This Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Farm In Arizona
Katie Lawrence
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Pick your own strawberries means summer is coming! Longer days, warmer temperatures, and the sun shining brilliantly overhead can only signify one thing: fresh, local fruits and vegetables! Nothing tastes better than seasonal produce, and there are plenty of places throughout the state where you can pick it yourself. Mortimer Farms in Dewey has strawberry fields forever, and the plump, juicy nature’s candy is ripe for the picking during June. Let’s take a look at where you can find fresh strawberries near me!
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Discover more on the Mortimer Farm website or Facebook page. Have you visited this U-pick farm in Arizona? Where are your favorite farms to pick fruits and veggies? Please share in the comments below.
From breakfast to dessert, enjoy some recipes for your freshly picked strawberries. And plan to attend some more upcoming events at Mortimer Farm.
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Pick-Your-Own In Arizona
What are some of the best pick-your-own farms in Arizona?
- Apple Annie's Orchard (Willcox): This lovely place opens every June for the U-pick season. Enjoy an afternoon on the farm harvesting peaches, apples, veggies, pears, and pumpkins.
- Schnepf Farms (Queen Creek): Peach-picking season is the best and it comes with the store's offerings of peach melba fudge, homemade gigantic peach cinnamon rolls, and peach pie. Folks can also enjoy a ropes course, a petting zoo, and some incredible events throughout the year.
- List of Pick-Your-Own Farms: Here are a few more fantastic farms that offer pick-your-own services. Imagine bringing home such fresh produce for your quality recipes.
What are some of the best gardens in Arizona?
- The Arboretum At Flagstaff: At 7,150 feet in elevation, you can't beat the spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks here. The gorgeous, 200-acre property is home to 750 species of plants, display gardens, greenhouses, and woodland trails.
- Rose Garden at Mesa Community College (Mesa): The largest public rose garden in the Desert Southwest is made possible by a collaboration between the Mesa-East Valley Rose Society and Mesa Community College. Adore more than 9,000 roses of over 300 varieties in multiple flower beds.
- Tohono Chul (Tuscon): Sitting in the picturesque Sonoran Desert, this 40-acre oasis showcases these magical gardens that were designed to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, both of which you will see during the right seasons. Shop at the retail greenhouse and dine on something delicious at the Garden Bistro.
- Japanese Friendship Garden (Phoenix): The authentic garden features a 3.5-acre Japanese Stroll Garden with a tea house and tea garden. The property also showcases about 1,500 tons of hand-picked rock, lanterns, and stone footbridges. Explore the plants, a 14-foot waterfall, and a koi pond.