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Grant's Berry Patch - Jewett City, CT

Strawberries are finally in season, and the weather was perfect for "Pick Your Own" at Grant's Berry Patch and Farm yesterday. 

Multiple rows of the seasonal red fruit were growing close to the ground and some leaves even sprouted berries of all different sizes. 

Priced at $3.95/lb, I left there with almost 20 lbs. of strawberries for myself, family and friends. Once they were properly washed and cooled for a little while, I really liked the smaller strawberries the best, but all of them were fresh, sweet, and juicy. 

Some people will use the berries to make jam, jelly, mix them with cream, dip them in chocolate, make them into a smoothie, or just eat them the way they are! However you eat your strawberries, I recommend picking them fresh from your local farm. The experience is tons of fun for families of all ages, and they taste way better than the ones you buy at the grocery store. Besides, strawberries have tons of nutritional benefits: experts say that they are an excellent source of vitamin C, they have high levels of antioxidants--which can help protect against heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, and they are high in fiber. Not only do they taste good, but they are also good for the skin and eyes, too!

Get some fresh strawberries before the season ends, because in a few weeks it will be time for blueberries and raspberries. 










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