When I was a little girl, I looked forward to picking blueberries every July. My mom and I would get up early and go out, filling up a bucket or two along the way. I’d always come home with a tummy ache from eating way too many. When we got home, we’d wash them and freeze them for eating throughout the year.
Well, I hope to continue this tradition with Little K. And we’re starting early.
Last week, my mom, 3-year-old nephew (we’ll call him Little O) and Little K and I picked blueberries in the sweltering heat at the place where I grew up pickin’ – Hazen’s Farm in Howell, Mich. The berries were looking pretty good.
Little K watched as we went up and down the aisles looking for the fattest and bluest berries hidden in the bushes.
Little O kept sneaking the berries before we could rinse them with water. I caught him and got a goofy grin.
But, he was such a good helper and grandma was proud.
We didn’t last long in the heat, but we did get 6 pounds of berries, and most importantly, started a fun tradition I hope we continue for years to come.
Does your family have a summer tradition? Please share in the comments!
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That’s a lovely family tradition, picking blueberries.
One of ours is having a light party – inviting neighbours and friends, letting off fireworks, BBQing and enjoying good company while the kids all paly together
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Aw, that’s another great one. Any family time involving a BBQ is splendid in my mind!
Oh we used to do this as kids, They finally closed it down
I need to find another place.
Definitely! It’s fun to do once in awhile, even if you just get a few pounds. So delicious.
How fun! I have one small blueberry bush growing in my garden and it has produced zero blueberries for us so far. Exciting I know.
Our summer tradition is to go out on the boat.
I have no advice for you
I’d kill the plant for sure if I grew it…
Boating is an excellent summer tradition!
So fun! We go to Hazen’s too. We haven’t been since we had kids but I’d love to take them. Charlie’s sister is a maniac when it comes to picking them there. She usually gets 3-4 grocery bags full and we used to entertain her kids while she picked. When we got home to wash them before freezing, we had this huge assembly line going. I’m not a blueberry fan at all but there’s something about frozen MI blueberries. Glad you guys had a fun day. I’m sure this will be a fun tradition for little K!
I agree – frozen MI blueberries are super tasty. I hope to take your advice and go apple picking in the fall – I’ve never done that!
Cute picture! When I was a little girl, my mom, grandmother and aunt would drag me to the peach orchard. Can you say “itchy???”! Not my favorite tradition, but one that I always remember when summertime rolls around.
I have never witnessed peach picking but if it makes you itch, I’m out!
Oh how FUN that would be- I would love to go do that.
Do it – just do a Google search for U-pick farms near you
I love the one with just the hand filled with blueberries
Thanks. Playing around with my camera’s settings, hoping one day I’ll get it.
I bet they taste wonderful! This looks like a great tradition!
They are wonderful…but then again, I do love blueberries all year round!
Great photos and great new family tradition. Good luck trying to remember to keep doing it! I don’t think I really have a family tradition yet, bt it would be nice to have one. =)
There’s all kinds of cool things you can do – just start one and keep it up
Looks fun! (and yummy, too) We pick strawberries at Spicers (in Hartland) in June. Always a good time!
Alita
I LOVE Spicers! My mom just recently told me they do berries. I’m hoping to go there in the fall for apple picking (and donuts and cider!).
Fresh blueberries are definitely a #PureMichigan treat. Now I craving a pound (or six) for myself. Thanks for the reminder. Good post.
Thanks for visiting, Charlie
Take Elena and the kids and go – they will have fun – just as long as it’s not as hot as it was last week!