Start your summer harvest!
Time:45 min
Difficulty:Medium
Summer is here, and that means all of the delicious, bright coloured fruits and veggies are also popping out of the soil too! Perfect time to hit up a local fruit or vegetable farm to go pick your own produce!
Here’s what you need:
- Reusable produce bags, carrying bags, or repurposed baskets
- Sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun
- Friends or family to join you on your harvest
Here’s how you make it:
Step 1: Pick your farm!
With a parent or guardian, find a local farm that allows you to pick your own produce! Certain farms might specialize in specific produce, so make sure to pick your favourite.
Step 2: Be inquisitive!
Consider asking the farmer or employees some questions about the farm and the harvest. Here are some questions below that you can ask yourself while picking your favourite produce:
- What other plants, insects, or animals are nearby? What are they doing?
- What does the field or orchard look like?
- How long does the crop take to grow?
- Do these specific crops grow better together?
Step 3: Enjoy your harvest!
Take home your well-earned bounty to enjoy!