Here’s where and when you can start U-picking berries in Whatcom County

It’s that time of year again Bellingham, berry season!

As the temperature continues to warm, fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries will soon be ready to enjoy despite the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many farms and stores have implemented social distancing guidelines as they were deemed essential by Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order and have remained open or are beginning to open for the season. Many locations ask that you call ahead for curbside pickup.

Seasonal changes are almost a given for local farms, so call ahead or check websites to see if the produce is ready before you venture out.

Farms are in Bellingham unless noted.

For a list of farms outside of Whatcom County, and for more details in our area, go to smallfarms.wsu.edu to search for a farm and crop locator, hosted by Washington State University’s Small Farms Team. Or go to sustainableconnections.org for more information about farms, restaurants, grocery stores and other businesses that support local growers.

Copies of the annual Whatcom Food & Farm Finder are available at Bellingham Farmers Market and other locations.

Berries return soon

Boxx Berry Farm

Where: 6211 Northwest Dr., Ferndale.

When: Open 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Once strawberries start around June 1, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

▪ U-pick: Coming for berries; farm story for carrots, potatoes, flowers, onions, garlic, green beans, corn, cucumbers, stone fruit.⁣ Frozen 2019 berries still for sale.

Contact: boxxberryfarm@gmail.com.

Clark’s Berry Farm

Where: 455 Birch Bay-Lynden Road, Lynden.

When: Open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

▪ Fresh by-the-flat strawberries or processed sliced and sugared strawberries available for sale. Upick is not available.

Contact: 360-354-1294, on Facebook.

Grandpa’s Farm

Where: 9222 Benson Road, Lynden.

When: Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, early July through early August.

▪ U-pick and farm-side pickup for blueberries.

Contact: 360-224-4414

Haugen’s Raspberry Farm

Where: 577 E. Pole Road, Lynden.

When: Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, June 29 through late July/early August.

▪ U-pick raspberries and blueberries. Pre-picked and frozen berries also for sale.

Contact: 360-815-1344, haugensraspberries.com and on Facebook.

Kamm Creek Farm

Where: 850 Hampton Road, Lynden.

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 31. Call or see webpage for U-pick hours.

▪ Raspberries, blueberries, currants, corn, pumpkins, vegetables.

Contact: 360-433-7616; kammcreekfarm.com and on Facebook.

Koetje’s Blueberries

Where: End of 1792 Bradley Road, Lynden.

When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, July 15 through September.

▪ Early-, mid-, and late-season blueberry varieties.

Contact: 360-319-8481, on Facebook.

Koskela Blueberry Farm

Where: 943 Piper Road, Ferndale.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, July 20-Aug. 25.

▪ U-pick and fresh market.

Contact: 360-734-9509.

Mount Baker Berry Farm

Where: 5384 Strand Road, Deming.

When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 2 through September.

▪ Organic U-pick blueberries.

Contact: 360-595-2194, mountbakerberryfarm.com and on Facebook.

North Field Farm

Where: 6726 Northwest Drive, Ferndale.

When: 8 a.m. until dusk, daily starting Friday, July 24.

Contact: 360-380-5257.

▪ Up-pick blueberries.

Celebrating its 20th harvest. Bring containers and face masks for checkout.

Shumway’s Berries

▪ U-pick no-spray strawberries, dawn to dusk, starting June 1, 6010 Siper Road, Everson.

▪ U-pick no-spray raspberries and blackberries, dawn to dusk, starting July 1, 3957 Mount Baker Highway, Everson.

▪ U-pick no-spray blueberries, dawn to dusk, starting July 1, 7845 Noon Road, Lynden.

The three locations are self-serve, so bring money or check to make your own change.

Contact: 360-815-7321, shumwaysberries.com and on Facebook.

More than berries

BelleWood Acres

Where: 6140 Guide Meridian.

When: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday for curbside pickup. Open year-round for farm, cafe, distillery and art gallery; U-pick apples begin mid-August through October. Pumpkins will be ready Oct. 1.

▪ U-pick hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with 21 varieties of apples. U-pick begins with Gravenstein, then Tsugaru, Honeycrisp, Orins, Sonatas, Fuji and Jonagold. Other varieties may be available for U-pick depending on the season. Pumpkin patch offers a large variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.

Contact: 360-318-7720, bellewoodfarms.com and on Facebook.

Bellingham Country Gardens

Where: 2838 E. Kelly Road.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and by appointment Wednesdays and Saturdays, June through October.

▪ U-pick, no-spray strawberries, raspberries and vegetables, Everbearing strawberries available all summer, raspberries June and July. Tomatoes, beans, corn, tatsoi and potatoes.

Contact: 360-223-3724, on Facebook.

Cloud Mountain Farm Center

Where: 6906 Goodwin Road, Everson.

When: Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday for curbside pickup.

▪ Organic vegetables available at Bellingham Farmers Market and on-site farm stand: tomatoes, basil, cabbage, carrots, cilantro, cucumbers, peppers, squash, scallions, fennel, beets, Daikon radish, kale, Napa cabbage, lettuce, spinach, eggplant and Romanesca cauliflower. Non-organic vegetables at Bellingham Farmers Market and on-site stand: apples, grapes, blueberries, cherries, quince, Aronia berries, pears, hardy kiwi, gooseberries, plums, Asian pears, raspberries, currants and peaches.

Contact: 360-966-5859, cloudmountainfarmcenter.org and on Facebook.

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This story was originally published May 16, 2020 at 5:00 AM.