Rows of pretty little trees and bushes line the outskirts of Berkshire towns as apples and blueberries ripen to juicy perfection. When the time comes, the farm gates open to visitors and locals looking to fill their baskets with these delightful little treats. A great place to give it a try is Windy Hill Farm in Great Barrington.
In the late summer, you can pluck plump blueberries right off the branches and pop them into your mouth. The skin is tight like a grape while the inside is as tender as a peach.
In the fall, friends and family of all ages return to wade through crunchy gold and red leaves as they pick from the half a dozen different kinds of apple trees. You'll always know when the season's started because, apple butter, pie, bread, cake, jam and every derivation of starts showing up in bakeries and restaurants around town.
Apple and blueberry picking in the fields is an idyllic way to spend an afternoon and there's no better way to support a community of hardworking farmers.
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