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A Northwest Harvest of Apples and Pumpkins

by Theresa Carpine10/8/2009 10:09:04 AM

Explore a local pumpkin patch to find your Halloween jack-o-lantern this year.
Photo by Theresa Carpine

My favorite thing about the arrival of the fall season in the Pacific Northwest is seeing the beautiful colors that blanket our community. The bright yellow leaves and orange pumpkins make a cloudless, autumn sky seem even bluer. And there's no better place to see these colors on display than in the wide, open spaces of Whatcom and Skagit County farms.

In addition to the Local Pumpkin Patches we reviewed in 2008, check out some other farms that offer just as much fun for fall this year.

BelleWood Acres
231 Ten Mile Road
Lynden, Washington 98264
(360) 398-9187
Open every day from 10 AM to 6 PM through December 31st

Located in Lynden, BelleWood Acres is best known for its wide selection of apple and pear varieties, and yummy apple cider. You can buy apple pies, apple turnovers, and other baked good at the Farm and Gift Store, as well as a variety of pumpkins and other harvest season decorative items. They also sell fresh ground peanut butter, honey, caramel, and jams that you can enjoy year-round.

Cloud Mountain Farm & Nursery
6906 Goodwin Road
Everson, WA 98247
(360) 966-5859
Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 4 PM (through Sunday, November 22nd)

Put a smile on their face at a local pumpkin farm.

Cloud Mountain Farm & Nursery is also well-known for a large selection of apples, pears, and grapes. They offer a selection of ornamental trees and shrubs for expert gardeners too. But we all know that the favorite part of the farm for the kids is Julia's U-Pick pumpkin patch. As a special incentive to make a trip to the farm, website visitors can get a Cloud Mountain Farm Gift Card that is only redeemable when you visit in person!

Schuh Farms
15565 State Route 536
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
(360) 424-6982
Open every day 9 AM to 6 PM

If your kids can’t get enough of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," head down to Skagit County to Schuh Farms to explore their own Great Pumpkin Patch. You can buy fresh produce, flowers, fresh cider, pumpkins and gourds, artisan cheeses, jams, gourmet food and more at the retail barn. It's amazing to see all that Schuh Farms produces today, after beginning as a green pea farm in 1963.

What’s your favorite local pumpkin patch? Share your recommendations with others by leaving a comment below!

A Note About the Author: Theresa Carpine

Theresa Carpine graduated from WWU in 2006 with a BA in English Literature. She enjoys yoga, listening to music, riding her bike in downtown Bellingham, and babysitting really cute kids.