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Keep it farm fresh!
There’s just no beating “farm
fresh” — whether you’re picking
plump blueberries at a local
berry patch or choosing vine-ripened
tomatoes at a bustling farmers
market. You’ll find plenty of freshoff
the-vine opportunities here in
North Georgia. Of course, there’s no
rushing Mother Nature, so be sure
to check with local orchards and
farmers markets for up-to-the-minute
picking schedules and hours of
operation.
Downtown Blue Ridge Market
Blue Ridge City Park
Saturdays 8AM-Noon
facebook.com/DowntownMarketBlueRidge
Folk Apothic
3586 East First Street, Suite 302
702-907-4372
folkapothic.com
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Drive (Highway 5)
706-632-3411
mercierorchards.com
SWEET CHERRIES: June-August
SOUR/TART CHERRIES: Mid-July-
August — Cherries have a short storage
time, so eat them within 3 days
of picking or purchasing.
BLUEBERRIES: July-September
Once picked, blueberries do not continue
to ripen, so choose only berries
that are solid blue with no hint of red.
Mountain View Orchards
2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville
706-492-7753
theciderhousecafe.com
Nomad Market of Morganton
12166 Morganton Highway, Morganton
706-633-3749 | facebook.com/
NomadMarketofMorgantonGA
Taste of Amish
1412 Appalachian Highway
706-632-8989
tasteofamish.com
Union County Farmers Market
148 Old Smokey Road, Blairsville
Tuesdays 2PM-6PM & Saturdays 7AM-1PM
ucfarmersmarket.com
PEACHES: Summer
Pick your peaches with just a little
“give” when gently pressed. They
don’t ripen much after picking.
APPLES: Late July-November
Apples ripen from the outside of the
tree toward the center, so apples on
the outer branches are ready first. A
wide choice of varieties are available.
is it ripe, Yet?
ES: Late Summer
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