Blueberries from Lilia's farm in Hood River, Oregon.

Blueberries, cherries, whatever is ready in your part of the country, now is a lovely time to get into the fields and pick your own fruit.

Blueberries and strawberries are especially fun for kids, as the bushes are low and the berries easy to pick. If your afternoons are hot, mornings are better.

Some U-Pick or Pick-Your-Own farms list in the classifieds when their fruit is ready, but many small farms don’t advertise or even have Web sites. If a Web search doesn’t get you much, try the Pick-Your-Own site to locate U-Pick farms in your area. It’s best to call the farm, check their hours, and ask if they use organic practices. Most small farms can’t afford to be certified “Organic,” but they may not use any spray, and they may fertilize with organic products.

Blueberry heaven.

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