Chicken Scratch: Pick Your Own Fruit

The chicks are headed back to school and the breezes ruffling my feathers are just a bit cooler than they were a few weeks ago. It can only mean one thing. Summer is coming to a close. But autumn’s arrival means it’s the perfect time to gather up your flock and head to a local farm or orchard for some apple picking fun. Wondering what to do with all those apples? Scroll down for a collection of recipes from PVD area chefs. And if you happen to have any extra pie, well, don’t forget your old pal Red. 

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Fall is almost here and with it comes the apple- and pumpkin-picking season. Plenty of people like to pick their own fruit, and the fall season is the best time to do so with the crisp weather and changing leaves. Grab a cup of warm cider (and maybe a fresh apple cider doughnut) and bring the family to one of these fantastic farms around Rhode Island.

For info on where to find fresh, local food year-round, be sure to check out FarmFresh.org.

Cranston

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Pippin Orchard 751 Pippin Orchard Rd., 401-943-7096
Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Greenville

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Appleland Orchard 135 Smith Ave., 401-949-3690
Daily, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. 

Steere Orchard 150 Austin Ave., 401-949-1456
Daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 

Johnston

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Dame Farm & Orchards 91B Brown Ave., 401-949-3657
Monday, Tuesday & Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Apple Farm

Little Compton

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Small World Farm 229 Long Highway, 617-719-7841
Thursday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Young Family Farm 260 West Main Rd., 401-635-0110
Thursday–Monday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Middletown

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Rocky Brook Orchard 997 Wapping Rd., 401-851-7989
Friday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sweet Berry Farm 915 Mitchell’s Ln., 401-847-3912
Daily, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

North Kingstown

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Narrow Lane Orchard 213 Narrow Ln., 401-294-3584
Daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

North Scituate

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Apple Picking Sunset OrchardsBarden Family Orchard 56 Elmdale Rd., 401-934-1413
Monday–Saturday (and holidays), 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sunset Orchard Farm 244 Gleaner Chapel Rd., 401-934-1900
Friday–Sunday (also Labor Day & Columbus Day), 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Smithfield

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Jaswell's Farm 50 Swan Rd., 401-231-9043
Wednesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Saturday–Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Fall Events

Fall and Halloween season are here! Providence, RI offers plenty of spooky fun. Marvel at thousands of carved pumpkins at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, explore the city's haunted history on a Providence Ghost Tour, or enjoy cocktails at local haunts. Start planning your visit now.

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