New Girl's Guide to Seattle - discovering the sights and sounds of Seattle and surrounding areas from the prospective of someone new to the city.
Remlinger Farms is a family owned and operated working farm, and that hasn't changed since it opened over 30 years ago. A lot of people only know about their pumpkin harvest, but there is a host of offerings at this landmark.
Remlinger Farms has a farmers market and a few different items that you can pick fresh from the vine. The market carries fresh fruits and vegetables that are brought in daily from a variety of local fields and farms throughout the Northwest. As you walk through the door to the market, there is a very large ripening calendar that guides you through the items that are in season and at their peak of perfection. They also carry frozen pre-made pies, a variety of Washington wines, spices, jams and multiple flavors of syrup. Personally, my favorite is the apple butter and pumpkin butter; both have become staples in my house upon the brisk arrival of autumn!
When I found out that I was moving to Washington, one of the 'must-do' items on my list was to go to a pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin. When I told my sisters about my plans, they informed me that Remlinger was the place to be! I didn't really know what to expect, but when I got there I had a ton of fun. When you first arrive at the pumpkin parch all you see is the pay station, wheelbarrows and open land to pick the perfect pumpkin. It took a little bit of a hike to to find the ripe pumpkins, but once we found them I was in heaven.
Remlinger Farms is located in Carnation, which is less than 30 minutes outside of Seattle, and is a must-see for any new girl. The farmers market opens on Mother's Day weekend and closes the day before Thanksgiving. The 'pick your own' fruits, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, are ready to pick from June to August and close at the end of October. So grab your baskets, or your wheelbarrows, and head to Remlinger to a 'fresh' perspective!
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