According to the calendar, things are about to get delicious.
Starting to hear of strawberries becoming available makes the taste buds water a bit. We have been enjoying rhubarb for weeks now and soon it’s most loved companion will be ready for U-Pick.
I wonder if there will be more pickers hitting the fields this year? With rumored food price increases, this might be a way to save a few bucks this summer. If you have been grocery shopping lately, it’s not hard to tell the costs are on the rise. We have all seen the price increases at the pumps and fuel is just one of the increased costs for farmers.

Nova Scotia farmers struggle with skyrocketing inflation

So are you going to be willing to bend down to save a few bucks gathering your own berries this year?
I remember a few years back a lack of farm workers saw produce going to waste and when I see all the “Help Wanted” signs in business windows, it makes me fear that could happen in 2022.
So if you are thinking of getting out there to pick your own produce this year, here is the planner to help you prepare.

Nova Scotia, Canada Harvest Calendar – When fruit and vegetables are normally available and ready to pick

Happy Picking! And if it seems like a never-ending task, just think of all the tasty ways you will be able to enjoy your harvest when the hard work is over.
I know this is a video from the USA, but there are some good suggested tips to make your U-Pick experience a great one.