Until two weeks ago, the only berries I had ever picked were from blackberry bushes gone wild in…read morethe Arboretum or by the side of the road. I grew up in a place where berries didn't grow wild, but things like avocados and oranges were in abundance. Now that I have discovered this pick-your-own berries and subscription farm, though, all of this has changed. Today was my second visit to the delightfully lush Lazy River Farm down south, in Kent. Lazy River Farm is right now teeming with raspberries and blueberries that you can pick for $1.50 per pound. This is about one-fourth the price I pay for frozen berries at Whole Foods. But please don't make me calculate the cost of my gas in this equation since I am so happy thinking about how I am fiscally savvy to be picking my own. Plus, it's really, really fun! Visit Lazy River Farm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 9-5. And be sure to follow all the instructions on the posted signs because these farmers are serious about their wonderful berries.

I visit Carpinito Brothers throughout the year, and this time I came to shop for organic vegetable…read moreseeds. Even though it was a weekday morning and there were still a few parking spots available, the place was already busy with customers. The greenhouse was filled with beautiful hanging flower baskets everywhere, creating such a colorful and cheerful atmosphere. Most of the baskets were priced around $35-$45, and of course I ended up finding one I absolutely loved and bought it. I also picked up some locally harvested honey while I was there. Before leaving, I made sure not to forget the organic seeds I originally came for: zucchini mix, mixed salad greens, sprout mix, and herb mix. This is always one of my favorite places for gardening inspiration, seasonal flowers, and local products.

Do you need some veggies, maybe some Christmas plants, or even a tree? Would you like to also see a…read morecamel and get a selfie in front of some curated Christmas displays at the same time? This is your place. Fun stop for the holidays. Also picked up some of the local-made products such as salsa and honey. Trying the mango salsa this time (mild) as well as the salsa+bean dip. Spouse likes the tortilla chips. Also trying the blackberry honey this time - sure to be delicious.

Had a perfect day celebrating our child's 5th birthday at Briscot Farms. We had 51 total attendees…read moreranging in age from toddlers to grandparents and EVERYONE gushed about what a neat and fun venue this was. Everything was clean and well kept, we were provided with a semi-private area with plenty of tables and chairs. The staff was always available, super helpful and so kind. The party package was simple to book and I was pleased with the cost involved was just paying admission for my guests - no hidden fees, very happy with all aspects of holding our event here.

Love this farm. We have been here during summer and October. My kids basically grew up here we've…read morebeen so many times lol. Many activities and cute animals to see. They offer birthday parties as well. It truly is a hidden gem that everyone's family should check out. I actually just booked my small wedding here as well for next year!

Everyone is super nice there! Great place to go in the summer!! Berries are the best you've ever…read morehad. It's always fun to go with family and friends.

We go here every year. The staff is nice, the blueberries are delicious and don't forget to grab…read moresome honey on your way out

2.75 a pound for amazing blueberries! Great fun for the family to pick your own. Bob will give you…read morea bucket and tell you where to pick. Two of us got ten pounds in 45 minutes. Yum!

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Call your mama, even if you're busy with U-PICK blueberries at Higher Taste Farm in Auburn,…read moreWashington! Some experiences are too sweet to miss, and connecting with loved ones is one of them. Enjoy the bounty! #UPickBlueberries #blueberry #farm اتصل بوالدتك، حتى لو كنت مشغولاً بقطف التوت في مزرعة في أوبورن، واشنطن! بعض التجارب أحلى من أن تفوتها، والتواصل مع أحبائك إحداها. استمتع بالخيرات! #توت_طازج #مرح_المزرعة Higher Taste Blueberry Farm هلا وغلا بيكم حبايبي! شلونكم يا أغلى ناس عندي؟ يا رب تكونوا بألف خير وصحة وعافية. اليوم حبيت أسولفلكم بالفيديو وأفضفض وياكم شوية عن قناتي، حتى كل اللي انضموا النا جديد يعرفون شكو ماكو هنا وليش مسوية هالقناة. قناتي هاي، هي بيتنا الثاني اللي نجمع بي كل شي يخص الرياضة وشلون نحافظ على صحتنا ونشاطنا، وهمين كل شي يخص التجميل والنصائح اللي تخلينا أحلى وأحلى. وطبعًا، ما ننسى سوالفنا العائلية الدافية والقصص اللي صارت ويانا، وبالذات قصة هجرتي لأمريكا من العراق سنة 2012، وشلون كانت هاي التجربة بكل تفاصيلها من البداية لليوم. وهمين، كلت لازم أشارككم آخر أخباري اليومية وشصاير وياي هالأيام، أو شنو اللي شاغل بالي... واليوم كان يوم كلش حلو ومختلف لأن رحت وقطفت توت من الحقل! يا جماعة، متتخيلون شگد الونسه وشلون كان التوت يجنن وطازج. أتمنى الفيديو يكون خفيف على گلبكم وعجبكم مثل ما عجبني وأنا أسولف وياكم. لا تنسون تشاركوني آراءكم الحلوة بالتعليقات، شنو تحبون تشوفون بالفيديوهات الجاية! أحبكم كومة، وأشوفكم بسوالف جديدة قريب! #هجرة_من_العراق #قصص_واقعية #رياضة_تجميل #يومياتي_في_أمريكا #سوالف_عائلية

Blueberry picking at Higher Taste is a can't miss summer event in our family. My kid calls it the…read more"blueberry tunnel". This isn't a fancy "farm" that's more of an amusement park (looking at you, Carpinitos). It's just a huge patch of blueberries! It's also a nice size to bring a little kid, you won't need to walk long distances. I recommend moving around because different areas of the patch have different blueberry types. We easily picked 7 lbs in about an hour and froze them for the future.

The corn and vegetables from the bins outside the old produce/grocery store were great (in-season)…read more Too bad the grocery/produce stand and store are not still a thing

Cute pumpkin patch with some general goods! Also dog friendly!!! Can't wait to come back! Didn't…read morecharge for admission but does charge for the maze, which was a nice.

We first visited over a year ago. They were having a viral moment & so of course we were…read moreinfluenced. That first visit was decent. The food was made hot & fresh. The samoon bread was insanely fresh. They were popping out batch after batch. That bread was soft, delicious & every ounce of comfort you could expect from fresh baked bread. I went a couple weeks ago and tried to order a shawarma but I must have came to early bc they were not ready. So today I decided to try again. I ordered the combo and the digital menu shows the combo as $14.99 but it rang up at $15.99. Not a big deal but the digital board should be updated. If you order online, the price does show for $15.99. The cashier was okay. Not as friendly with me as she was with others. It was like I was bothering her by ordering food. The gentleman who was in the back cooking my food was pretty friendly though. Honestly, based on the experience with the cashier it would be pretty easy to not rush back. But the shawarma was just good as I remembered. The chicken was juicy and extremely flavorful. Now that I work closer to this location, it will definitely be in rotation for me. The samoon was calling my name on this visit but I will definitely have to wait until next time and get it with some hummus. You can order the shawarma on the samoon also.

Ordered a burger with a round faced girl at the counter. Told her specifically that only the…read moresandwich, not the combo. She charged me an extra $5 for the combo and lied that they don't offer sandwich only as an option anymore. Confronted her about it and she admitted to her dishonesty because she didn't want to figure out how to refund the $5. Burger was not cooked through and had lots of pink. Did not feel well taken care of as a customer.. Last time going to this market despite its layout. Owner needs to take care to improve quality of service and prepared foods.

We had an awesome time! So many beautiful ripe berries ready for picking. It's $3.25 a pound. "Eat…read moreas much as you want" they urge you several times. There are many shady areas to pick from and a nice cool shady area in front of their little inside store for the pickers that need a break. I brought the toddler nephews who weren't much help picking. But the staff treated them like they were their own family. The kids played and I picked. It was a nice afternoon activity with a built in fresh snack. The grounds were gorgeous and extremely well maintained. Gorgeous flowers everywhere. Bonus: The owners never use pesticides on the berries. The Buckets are sanitized after each use and the staff show you the best picking areas when you arrive. We will definitely be back.

This family run farm has been letting people pick their berries for 68 years. They are kind and…read morewelcoming! Since their bushes are older, the varieties are considered classic. You are escorted and assigned a row based on what is ripe and ready, so we only got to try one kind. Our row was bursting with jerseys which are aweet and mild. I prefer the fend-for-yourself places where I find the variety I like most, and pick those. Sampling multiple kinds is part of the fun. But, being an organized person, I totally understand why they do it this way. It's set in the beautiful Green Valley, and rhe old barn is a treasure. They have family antiques (to see) mixed with Polish pottery to buy. Naturally, it's all blueberry themed. Bring containers to take your berries home. They don't provide boxes. But they have plenty of clean buckets to use there. They encourage eating as you pick! 2022 price- $3/ pound. They have tables, chairs, and shade to linger and eat.

Just got home from opening day of the Kent Farmers Market! I've lived in the Kent area for the…read morebetter portion of my life, and I don't think I've ever been... The market takes place right near the big fountain and the Kent Library. It takes up one whole street, so it's nothing in comparison to Kent Cornucopia Days but I mean, it's just a weekly market so don't expect it to be bigger than it is. There's a good variety of vendors - tons of stands sporting local produce, local food products, and several stands with people who make all sorts of products ranging from soaps to baby clothes! There's a ton to look at. There's also several stands that have the type of flowers that you'd find at Pike Place - the arrangements are GORGEOUS and pretty big! The most expensive ones cost $15 - which is a hell of a deal in my opinion! You won't spend hours at the Kent Farmers Market but it's a great place to swing through on your Saturday morning before starting your day. Who doesn't love to support local?!