berries and cherries

Of course, a good way to save money, eat locally, and heathfully is by picking your own produce when time allows.  It's also a good way to get your family together to pick and to teach children where food comes from!  Three places that I found in the newspaper are listed here:

BEAUTIFUL BLUEBERRIES.  You pick and ready picked, Rt 22, Penn Run, across from eastern orthodox foundation.  Open Mon-Sat 8-6 Tues 8-8, Closed Sunday.  Call avail ready picked: (724) 463-7915

RED RASPBERRIES, you pick $2.50/qt, we pick $5.00 /qt.  Call Alum Bank (814) 439-2897 for directions and availability.

PICK YOUR OWN CHERRIES. $1.25/lb (This year, July 1 7a-8p daily until all harvested) We have both sweet and sour cherries. Both varieties are excellent for baking, canning, freezing, preserves or just eating fresh. Our family and employees welcome you to our cherry orchards. It is our goal to make your visit here a pleasant and memorable one! Remember to bring your own containers (preferably handled ones) for picking.  274 Blossom Lane Schellsburg, PA 15559
Picking dates vary from year to year, but usually begin late June to early July. Hours are 7 AM to 8 PM daily until the crop is harvested.

Ridgetop Orchards also sells apples and peaches when ripe, apples beginning August, and peaches Mid-August

In addition, if you want to search for more Pick Your Own places, the website www.pickyourown.org is helpful.  Be sure to call first to the place that you set your eyes on, as there is no guarantee of updates to the website.  Good Luck!