Thursday, July 23, 2009

Picking has been delayed for 2009.  Our late, cold spring has put all our crops behind schedule by at least three weeks.

Due to computer malfunction this site is late in being updated.

We will begin picking Saskatoons Friday, July 24 and run for approximately two weeks.  The U-Pick will be operated as a "Self-Serve" for the most part this summer.  Park on the grass and check in at the gazebo for detailed picking information.

Further down this page is information on:

• pricing,
• hours,
• fruit size,
• picking containers, and,
• farm weather information.

Prices 2009

2009 Saskatoon prices are $9.00 per 4-litre pail (Ice cream pail).

If you don't have a pail, you may purchase one from us for $1.00.

Hours 2009

Daily: 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Note: Farm hours may change for several reasons as the picking season progresses.

Always call the farm immediately before you head out!  There may have been a severe weather event, sudden illness or injury, a plethora of enthusiastic pickers, or some other event causing us to temporarily suspend operations.

Fruit Size

To give you an idea of the fruit size of our Saskatoons,
see our "varieties against the ruler" and "saskatoons against the ruler" pictures.

See more photos by clicking on the "PHOTOS" link to the left.

To give you an idea of the fruit size of our Evans Cherries,
see our "cherries against the ruler" pictures.

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Picking Containers

Our fruit price is based on 4-litre pail units (ice-cream pails).  If you don't have a 4-litre pail, we will sell you a pail for one dollar.

However, you don't need pails of your own to pick fruit.  You may use one of our pails for picking and check-out.  To transport your fruit home, you can pour the fruit into whatever container you like.

See the Picking Information page for more details on the picking season and our farm amenities.

Recyle, Reuse, Re-purpose

In 2007 we saw a variety of containers used by customers to take their fruit home.  The most unique (and smart!) idea was medium sized coolers.  Use your imagination to re-purpose whatever containers you already own.

People also hauled home their berries and cherries in:

• plastic shopping bags,
• mixing bowls,
• large roasters,
• storage tubs, and,
• canvas bags.  (If they're washed in cold water immediately, any cherry or berry stains should come right out.)

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Weather Information

Current Weather

On the Weather Network button below, see the current Stonewall weather.

Click on the menu arrow to check out the weather:

• north of us at Winnipeg Beach,
• south of us at the City of Winnipeg,
• east of us at Lac du Bonnet, and,
• west of us at Portage La Prairie.

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