Not so Wordless Wednesday: Berry Picking at Blueberry Hill

June 12, 2013 by
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Little Brother Blackberry Picking

Boys picking blackberries

Big Brother with blackberries

Berry Picking

 

We picked a total of 11 lbs. of blueberries and blackberries!  I also bought 8 yellow squash.  Mmm.  And the grand total was under $15!  Much better than at the grocery store, I’d say.

Keep an eye out for some recipes to come!

If you live in the Northern Louisiana area here is more info on Blueberry Hill farm:

5121 Bellevue Road, Haughton, Louisiana 71037, LA.

Phone: 318-949-4930.

Pick-your-own.

Directions: 1 mile east of LA Downs Racetrack. Turn left on Bellevue Road, go 8 miles. Farm is on right side of Bellevue Road.

Open: Monday to Saturday 6:00 am to 5:00 p.m. from June 1 to mid-July (call for exact dates).

It gets hot quickly so the earlier you go the better!

We also bought some local, raw honey and I spotted some peas and green beans growing.  We’ll be heading back for more in just a couple weeks!

Click here to find a Pick Your Own Farm near you.

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  1. Sara Phillips says
    June 12, 2013 at 1:36 pm
    That looks like a BLAST!! I am ready to take my kids up to a farm in New Braunfels - I just have to find the time!
  2. carla g says
    June 12, 2013 at 2:41 pm
    thaa's a GREAT price!!! I cringe at $4 a lbs in the store. I need to find some cheap farms down here in the new orleans area.
    • Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says
      June 14, 2013 at 9:50 am
      And $4 is when they're on sale. LOL Here is a website that lists some of the U-Pick farms around LA. I don't think it has been updated in a while though. There weren't any in the Orleans parish, but maybe there is a parish close to you that has some? http://www.pickyourown.org/LA.htm
  3. Glenda Cates says
    June 12, 2013 at 3:08 pm
    That was a wonderful price. I wish I could find some places like that in Fort Worth, Texas. As I know my Father n law would love a Homemade Cobbler and it would make the perfect Fathers Day Gift.
    • Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says
      June 14, 2013 at 9:52 am
      Glenda, try this website: http://www.pickyourown.org/TXdallas.htm they have quite a few listed in your area. Just make sure you call first to make sure the farm is still in operation as this list isn't updated all the time.
  4. Richard Hicks says
    June 16, 2013 at 12:22 pm
    How cute are these boys! Great learning experience. Reminds me when I was that age and we would go out and pick wild blackberries.
  5. andrea d says
    June 17, 2013 at 2:53 pm
    I cant believe you got all that FRESH for under $15 thats amazing! and your kiddos are adorable =)
  6. Christina Kelbel says
    July 28, 2013 at 3:54 pm
    Great deal and fun for the kids too!
  7. shelly peterson says
    June 21, 2014 at 9:35 am
    Oh how fun! I haven't been berry picking since I was young. Would love to do this with my kids.
  8. Shannon says
    June 28, 2014 at 1:18 am
    OMG I wish I had a place like this here. What a great price.
  9. Christina Kelbel says
    June 28, 2014 at 7:21 pm
    Wow nice haul and a great price. Who knew there was an actual "Blueberry Hill"? lol
  10. Janet W. says
    July 3, 2014 at 6:02 am
    This looks like a lot of fun! My grandsons would love to go pickin'!
  11. Sherri says
    July 4, 2014 at 4:20 pm
    looks like they had a great time! I love fresh blueberries
  12. Rosie says
    July 13, 2014 at 11:49 am
    How cute! I love berry picking! I don't buy berries hardly ever in the store, it has gotten to be way too expensive.
    • Amy @ Oh So Savvy Mom says
      July 25, 2014 at 3:40 pm
      I know, really! I took the boys berry picking again a couple times this season (it is over now, boo) and we picked enough to freeze a couple months worth (at least) of berries.
  13. Mandi says
    July 22, 2014 at 11:36 am
    I love this post!! This looks like do much fun. I've always lived in a big city where there aren't berry picking opportunities. A few years ago we went berry picking in Michigan. I loved it!! So much fun and SOOO yummy!!
  14. David Fultner says
    September 30, 2014 at 2:16 pm
    So fun kids. And you can make pies.
  15. rich m says
    October 3, 2014 at 6:13 pm
    This looks like so much fun. I haven't been able to take my kid to something like this yet but i know they'd have so much fun picking them and I'd love eating 'em :)
  16. Aimee says
    January 1, 2015 at 6:19 am
    looks like it was a great time! Now on to making some pies huh?