Or at least when I attempted to go apple picking today, the apples were even on them.
Between the rain and illness, we didn't have the chance until today to go apple picking. I was so excited and so were the boys. We love going. We go every year. It is one of the best things about fall. So today when I went through the ProJo's list of places to go picking (put out 2 or 3 weeks ago), I decided to try
Dame Farm Orchards, located 94 Brown Ave, Johnston, Rhode Island.
Dame Farm has quite a history in Rhode Island, going back to 1890. It now boasts as being true family farm, having three generations making a living from the fruits of their labor.
The site itself is absolutely beautiful. Today (October 8) was a crisp, fall day so the parking lot was packed. But we found out that the apples were all picked out as of Saturday, so we had to chose from already picked. Which was fine. At least we were able to get a good variety including some GINORMOUS green apples the size of Mudge's head. The boys insisted they were the most delicious apples they have ever had. We picked some pumpkins as well, just 70 cents per pound. I just couldn't talk them into getting the warty ones.
Though we didn't have time to do it all, Dame Farm has horse drawn hay rides in addition to a corn maze. Even a Del's lemonade truck was there to tempt us.
Though it wasn't exactly what I had in mind, Dame Farm was a wonderful place to stop by. I will definitely try getting there a little earlier, hoping to pick my own next time.
Moral of the Story: Call, before you (attempt to) pick.
Dame farm has delicious corn, too! We are so lucky to have local family farms for fresh produce (and making memories!). We go next door to Borelli's tree farm to tag our Christmas tree, as well. They're great people!
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