U-Pick Berries
**We must remind people that ONLY berries are U-Pick at our farm, and ONLY with permission. We have been dealing with too many people entering unauthorized areas of our farm and eating & picking crops. If this does not stop we will close the U-Pick altogether. Visitors are only allowed to enter those areas designated by us; people found in unauthorized areas may be prosecuted under the “Trespass Bylaw” which includes a $2000 fine (you have been warned!!).
U-PICK BERRIES
There are several acres of U-Pick berry fields at Lincoln Gardens. We have Strawberries & Raspberries for picking. Pickers must make reservations so please call the farm before coming. 731-3133
We are expanding the U-Pick fields to include Saskatoons, Honeyberry, and Cherries however it will be a few more seasons before these are ready to pick. The U-Pick berries are the ONLY crops that visitors are able to pick themselves; we do not allow individuals to enter our vegetable fields.
2009 U-Pick Schedule:
Strawberries – NOW OPEN – CALL for Availability
Raspberries – Aug 1st – CALL for Availability
Saskatoons – none this season
Honeyberry – none this season
Cherries – none this season
U-Pick Rules:
Picking berries is a great way to spend time with your family, enjoying the sounds and sights of the countryside. Picking your own berries can be fun, but it also has responsibilities. Please enjoy yourself and ensure that those who come after you can also enjoy their time on our farm.
Bring your own 4 litre “ice cream” pail for strawberry picking. We have 4 Litre baskets that can be purchased if you do not have a suitable container.
Raspberry picking requires a pint or quart container that we will provide free of charge. We DO NOT allow raspberry picking into your own containers.
Report to the Market employees BEFORE you begin picking.
Only those who are picking may enter the fields. We may require a deposit if you come in a large group. Visitors that are not picking are asked to stay in the picnic area.
Visitors are asked to wash their hands before going to the field. We provide a hand wipe.
Go to the section you are directed to (there is usually a marker in the proper location). We try to organize the picking over the entire field to ensure proper harvest.
Please walk in between the rows. Do not step on the plants.
Samples are expected, but please do not eat a feast. We reserve the right to restrict entry if pickers do not follow this rule.
No Smoking in the berry fields!
Children must remain with a responsible adult at all times. They may not wander the field or run in the berry patch.
Dogs are not welcome in the berry fields.
Bring all of your pails into the Market for check-out.
Berries are sold by volume. Do not overfill your pails. We will measure the excess volume and charge accordingly.
Bring a hat, water, sunscreen & bug repellent. Berry picking can be hard work. We have water and drinks available for purchase in the country market.
Visitors are welcome during business hours. U-pick fields are open from 9:00am to 1/2 an hour before closing only. No “early birds”.
Lincoln Gardens employees will monitor the U-Pick fields and are available to answer questions you may have.
