If you're not able to grow your own garden or don't belong to a co-op, picking at local farms is the next best thing as it supports your local economy and it's close to home.
There is a great website called PickYourOwn.org that has updated listings of places to go picking in the surrounding area. On that page is this chart about what items are in season.
Typical Crop Availability - When to Pick in Virginia
| Fruit/Veg | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
| apples | ||||||||||||
| asian pears | ||||||||||||
| asparagus | ||||||||||||
| beans | ||||||||||||
| blackberries | ||||||||||||
| blueberries | ||||||||||||
| broccoli | ||||||||||||
| cabbage | ||||||||||||
| cantaloupes | ||||||||||||
| cucumbers | ||||||||||||
| eggplant | ||||||||||||
| greens | ||||||||||||
| herbs | ||||||||||||
| nectarines | ||||||||||||
| peaches | ||||||||||||
| peas | ||||||||||||
| peppers | ||||||||||||
| potatoes | ||||||||||||
| raspberries | ||||||||||||
| pumpkins | ||||||||||||
| squash | ||||||||||||
| strawberries | ||||||||||||
| sweet corn | ||||||||||||
| sweet potatoes | ||||||||||||
| tomatoes | ||||||||||||
| watermelons |
Refer to the website often as it's a wonderful resource and check out the Strawberry Festivals coming up for Memorial Day weekend now posted on the calendar.
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