I went to Remlinger's for raspberries last week and Harvold's this week. Harvold's had far more ripe berries, and they had a system of which rows were ripening, which had been picked over, and which... More >
I went to Remlinger's for raspberries last week and Harvold's this week. Harvold's had far more ripe berries, and they had a system of which rows were ripening, which had been picked over, and which were prime for picking. We picked double the pounds of berries there in half the time. At Remlinger's they just turn you loose into a huuuuuuuge field, and it's difficult to find areas that aren't picked over.
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We started to go to Harvold's when the kids were little - now they are grown and going on their own, my mother even comes up from Kansas every year hoping it is picking season! The strawberries are... More >
We started to go to Harvold's when the kids were little - now they are grown and going on their own, my mother even comes up from Kansas every year hoping it is picking season! The strawberries are better than anything you will get in the store, reasonably priced and the people friendly. I would recommend it highly.
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Harvold's berries are bigger and cheaper and have much more flavor. I have been going there for years. For several years now I always go to Remlinger Farms to taste and price their fruit and shop... More >
Harvold's berries are bigger and cheaper and have much more flavor. I have been going there for years. For several years now I always go to Remlinger Farms to taste and price their fruit and shop their store and have a little fun, then I always go to Harvold Farms to pick my berries.
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One of the best prices in the area and the berries are as good as anywhere else without the commercialism of some places. I have picked here for over 10 yrs and have always been happy with the... More >
One of the best prices in the area and the berries are as good as anywhere else without the commercialism of some places. I have picked here for over 10 yrs and have always been happy with the strawberry pies and Jams that come from the mornings picking. Some years are better than others (2008-not so good) so call and ask.
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It is my summer tradition, too, to go to Harvold's in June for strawberries and July for raspberries. Great prices, friendly people, and each year they will send you a postcard telling you when... More >
It is my summer tradition, too, to go to Harvold's in June for strawberries and July for raspberries. Great prices, friendly people, and each year they will send you a postcard telling you when strawberries will be ready to go. Gorge on the fresh fruit then make jams and jellies and freeze some for reminders in the dead of winter that summer will come again.
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Every year I make my way out to Carnation for the best berries in the area. Harvold berries are always high quality and delicious. The people are friendly, the berries affordable, and the scene is... More >
Every year I make my way out to Carnation for the best berries in the area. Harvold berries are always high quality and delicious. The people are friendly, the berries affordable, and the scene is beautiful. The berries are so sweet you don't even need to add sugar. It's a great place to take kids or go out with a group of friends.
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This is a summer time tradition for our family. We make it out to Harvold farms at least twice--once for the strawberries in June, and once for the raspberries in July. It's fun for the kids to... More >
This is a summer time tradition for our family. We make it out to Harvold farms at least twice--once for the strawberries in June, and once for the raspberries in July. It's fun for the kids to pick berries, and the fruit is always high quality. We bring a huge box of berries home, eat 'em fresh and my wife turns the rest into jam. You've got to remember to check for the strawberries in early to mid June. It never seems like summer this early in the month because school is still in, but if you wait until school's out, the good berries will be gone. Also, if you fill out a postcard at the cashier's window, they'll mail it to you the next year and let you know when it's time to start pickin'!
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Every year the sun shines for a few days in Western Washington and makes the raspberries at Harvold's Berry Farm big and tasty.
Unless you're already in the lower Snoqualmie Valley it's a bit of... More >
Every year the sun shines for a few days in Western Washington and makes the raspberries at Harvold's Berry Farm big and tasty.
Unless you're already in the lower Snoqualmie Valley it's a bit of a pain to get there (probably best to drive east on I-90 to Preston, then drive through Fall City to the north end of Carnation), but when you see the vines you realize it was well worth it.
Even in a year with little rain the berries were in great shape. In just under an hour and a half four adults and one kid picked almost 20 pounds of raspberries, which Harvold's charges about a buck a pound for.
Eat them fresh (after paying, of course) or can them in sugar water or as jam and you'll be happy you made the effort.
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