I love peaches even more after going to Grossen Peaches. My family and I enjoyed hand picking…read moredelicious and juicy peaches. My son liked roaming around the farm. We ended up getting ten pounds of Canadian Harmony and Starfire peaches. I can't forget the lovely aroma of the freshly picked peaches. It was 5 star friendly service from the entrance to checkout. They answered all our questions as first timers. They provided boxes with wagons available. They told us the row numbers of the available peaches. There is also a board after the entrance that listed the row numbers and peach varieties. Check their website first before going to confirm if they are open because hours may vary. It appears to be updated daily. When I checked in the morning, it showed the hours for that day were 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. It helped us plan our day as we decided to arrive sooner than later as the parking lot filled up. We are now going to include peach picking as part of our annual summer activities.

We didn't want to miss the season again so we came on a bright Tuesday morning around 9am. It's…read morejust past Helvatia Tavern (a must-visit if you come to pick around lunch time) and in the same turn off as Roloff Farm. Parking can get filled up quickly but everyone was so friendly and helpful with tips about picking and the locations of the different varieties. The young man in the golf cart made sure me and my toddler were on the right path and also checked on and chatted with other people too. When we went there were Red Star, Vivid, and Starfire so we went around and picked a few of each. Check out was easy peasy with their scale and they also had local products and picked peaches ready for purchase. The young ladies at check-in were so nice and helped take pictures of us by their "Just Peachy" sign and put my wagon back for me (since I had my toddler with me and am also very pregnant lol). The service is amazing here, turned out to be a fun family activity, and of course the peaches were juicy and sweet. The season is short so please go and get your peaches and support this local business!

Upon arrival, you're greeted by someone to direct you to parking. The guy was nice and said it was…read moreperfect weather to go peach picking. The parking lot was dirt and small but was able to accommodate all the cars there. The employees were nice and informative. They have two different types of peaches. Red Havens are sweet and Reliance are on the tarter side. It's a smaller farm but there were plenty of trees full of ripe peaches. The peaches were very fragile so it's important to be selective on which ones you pull off the branch. It's $3 per pound and we got a boxful for around $22. We also got a huge zucchini for only .50! I love the idea of farm to table and enjoy supporting local businesses which made Douglas Farms a perfect pit stop while driving through Sauvie Island.

Don't forget, for those in the area, it's peach picking time. The peaches are sweet and ready. We…read moretook a break from our busy schedule and went to Douglas Farm. The Fourteen Year Old made a peach pie and my girlfriend made blackberry peach jam. Thankful for great weather, great farms, great food, great family, and a great summer.

Finally getting around to leaving a review…read more.. Great spot, delicious berries. Loved the U-Pick, a lot of places have stopped doing that and honestly that's half the fun (plus it's cheaper).

I was a very nice experience. The blue berries are plenty and good quality. The hosts are friendly…read more We came twice in July.

This place is the real deal! The best honey and jam I've ever had. And the service was great. I…read moredefinitely recommend.

Love love love Greenville farms!!!! Jam is delicious, customer service phenomenal. Delicious!read more

Love this spot so much! The berries are always fresh and look amazing. You can even go pick…read moreyourself for a short period of time which saved you a little bit of money, and is fun/allows for more of a hands on activity for kids or friends. No pets allowed (Unless a service animal) They can stay in your care but not in the market or fields... Some people brings their pets - don't be that person. The market always has a fun mixture of things: Cherries, hazelnuts, frozen pies, locally sourced honey and more. Highly recommend this spot! Open for a short period of time so when it is open go!

I've been coming here every week for the past 5 weeks! I've graduated from Hood strawberries to…read moreraspberries and blueberries. They are taking precautions for COVID-19, so you cannot bring your own containers for U-pick. Instead, you pre-pay for a container they provide (I.e. quart, 1/2 flat), and then you fill it and leave (no weighing). 1/2 flat was $12.50 for raspberries, blueberries, and boysenberries. They ask everyone stay at least 6' apart. It has never been too crowded, so it is rather easy to maintain your distance and pick where you please. The fruit is delicious, and right now there are plenty of raspberries and blueberries!

This farmers market is a little less hectic I'd say, and I dig it!…read more Nestled in a square parking lot, next to a few small businesses and a New Seasons, is the Orenco Farmers Market. Many times I've seen it and many times I've avoided it. But now I regret not checking it out the first time they opened up a few years ago. Here's a few tips and details: * Parking * Most folks park in the New Seasons parking lot, or down the residential streets. The times I've been here, the lot has never been full. So I've never had any issue finding parking. * Favorite Vendors * ~ The Pie Guy - out of North Plains. If you yelp that, you'll see why he's different. Love their variety of pies. ~ Pilgrim's Roasted Nut'z - Another North Plains favorite! You can literally go nuts buying more than one bag. ~ Kookido - UGH, mochi-filled cookies! I'm a mochi lover and chewy soft cookie kind of guy. These are heaven in a container! ~ Pablo Munoz Fruits - I'm all about their peaches and berries! ~ Martinez Family Farms - Come here early for these guys. They always have a long line to pay. ~ Favorite Produce - I dig their fresh flower bouquets. ~ Helvetia Vineyards & Winery - Another local wine favorite. Try a sample! ~ Baird Family Orchards - mmm mmm, gotta love them peaches! Especially their Sweet Sue yellow peaches. ~ Our Little Farm and Nursery - Haven't bought anything from these guys, but they're the ones that freshly roast peppers. People love'em! ~ Slow Rise Bakehouse - Located out of Forest Grove. Check out my ROTD for them ;) ~ Thompson Farms - The "pear guy"! He's picking bosc pears soon. I cannot wait! ~ Papa's Sunflower Seeds - Flavored roasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds. These are the guys that do team fundraising. ~ Ochoas Catering & Events - Necessito burrito! They wrap up fat burritos (and more) and their salsas are simply el mejor! For the most part, if it's a hot summer day, the market can close a bit early due to excessive heat. I've yet to go here on a rainy day. But in closing for my next visit, I'm trying the pasta lady, the hot sauce guy, and the fresh mini donuts. Oh and the mouthful momo stand. Support your locals folks!

I absolutely love visiting Orenco Station - Hillsboro market for the first time last weekend. From…read morethe moment you step foot into the market, you're greeted with the vibrant colors of fresh produce, hand-craft goods, yummy food, and more! It's a good opportunity to support local and small. Parking wasn't an issue as there is desinated parking areas in apartment lots in front of the market. My favorite part was the local food vendors! We grabbed momos (delicious), tacos (best tacos in Oregon in my opinion), and hummus. HIGHLIGHT OF MY WEEKEND! S/O to Ochoa Catering and Events and Hummus Spot for putting my partner and I in our taco and hummus era. The service from these vendors were great and it was fun chatting about how their business started. Orenco Station - Hillsboro market is laid back and a good break from the hustle and bustle of city life. We will be back!

One of my favorite parts of travelling is exploring farmers markets. It's the best activity for…read moreblending with the locals, while also checking out the local art and creator scene. No one does farmers markets quite like Portland, so the Hillsdale FM rose the top to my must-visit list. This spot has all the freshest ingredients, plus Portland neighborhood charm. I practically had to take a loan out to afford my findings, including: bourbon soaked cherries, jalapeño salt, hot sauce, a jar of sauerkraut, vegan bibimbap, baked goods, black sesame coffee, green juices/nut milks, feta stuffed chicken sausage, apple cider, and hummus and pita. It's truly an expensive hobby. Parking is easy with a upper and low parking lot, as well as nearby street/neighborhood parking. I'd recommend bringing a big reusable bag along for the ride!

Solid weekend farmers market with lots of fresh produce, tables with shade for eating, decent…read moreparking availability, and port-a-potties. Not a ton of hot food vendors, but they've got Twisted Croissant, so what more could you want? Definitely smaller than PSU, and more of a place to get fresh groceries rather than a date spot or excursion, but there is a playground nearby for kids.

FANTASTIC SELECTION! So many plants. Rarer plants can get a little spendy, but they have lots of…read moresmall starts for a very reasonable price. I love them

One of the best things about the change of seasons is the Portland Nursery Annual Apple Tasting…read moreEvent, normally beginning on the Friday of the second weeked in October and running through the next ten days. This year's event begins on Friday, October 12, and runs through Sunday, October 21. During the festival the nursery offers over sixty varieties of apples and pears, all for only 99 cents a pound, as well as fresh-pressed cider and, on Fridays though Sundays, a tasting line where you can sample every kind of apple and pear the nursery has. Plenty of activity for kids, including a scavenger hunt, face painting, games, and pumpkin painting. Live music on both weekends and over a half dozen vendors. The nursery also sponsors the Annual Apple Tasting Food Drive, which benefits the Oregon Food Bank. Collections for the food drive end this year on the 24th. Like nearly everyone we pick up a good variety of apples and pears, debating later on about each variety's merits. We always grab a few kinds we've never tried. I'm partal to braeburns, king davids, spitzenburgs, and ambrosias (so popular that in years past there's been a one-bag limit), as well as Asian pears. There are also several rare, hard-to-find apple varieties. Get there early for the line for the free tastings. Give yourself ample time to find a parking spot since the nursery's lot is always full.