Raspberries and Lavender

Fruit picking and flower farming is a great activity to do by yourself or with friends and family. Happy Day Farm features blueberry and raspberry picking. The blueberry section of the farm was not available for picking and so when we went we picked raspberries.  The farm does provide clamshells at a price (plastic container to hold the berries you pick). The fields are beautiful and there is something peaceful in being in nature and picking berries. I will admit that most the berries I picked I ate 😀 because they are juicy and succulent and I could not resist! There is also flower viewing section of the farm. The one open at the time we visited was the lavender garden. Initially, I was a bit underwhelmed by the lavender farm.  The plot devoted to lavenders seemed smaller than how it looked in pictures. You also are not allowed to pick the lavender flowers (although they do sell them at the entrance of the farm). Despite its size it makes for beautiful photographs! And there is peace in walking through fields with the sun on your face.
Speaking of sun, the sun can be very hot and so I would recommend carrying and wearing sunscreen, sunglasses or a large hat that can shield your face from the sun’s rays. Also, it is important to wear your mask and maintain social distancing. All in all raspberry picking and lavender viewing a great summer activity!