This week’s best-kept secret: You pick ’em blueberry farms

If you’ve never done this, you’re missing out on one of the most festive ways to celebrate the start of summer. Through mid-July, a handful of local farmers open their blueberry orchards to the public, and for a nominal fee you can pick as many plump, juicy berries as you can carry home. (And if you think you don’t like blueberries, you’ve obviously never eaten them straight off the bush). A scenic drive within an hour of Baton Rouge are some great “you-pick ’em” farms, including The Blueberry Farm in Greenwell Springs, Berry Sweet Orchards in Ethel, Blueberry Ridge Orchard (225.629.5311) in Jackson and EquiTerra Farms in Clinton.  Read Katherine Chenevert’s Families on the Geaux blog for more helpful hints on pick-your-own blueberry farms.