As with many U-pick farms, this one runs on an honor system. You pick, you pay, they trust. I found Richard Beare redirecting a sprinkler deep in a green row of bushes. I sheepishly admitted that I had. Hard as I had tried, some of the fat, sun-warmed berries missed my bucket and landed in my mouth.
Blueberries are native to North America and quickly became a staple of the earliest settlers.
The popularity of wild blueberries led to their domestication in the early 1900s, and to such a widespread cultivation that blueberries are now listed as the third most preferred fruit in the United States. With all that these colorful gems have to offer, it's no wonder. The tangy, sweet flavor of blueberries is attraction enough, but there is much more to be appreciated. Neither skin nor seeds need to be removed, which means little work for the cook and no waste. For the health-conscious person, blueberries are close to perfect, weighing in at only 80 calories per cup serving, and containing no fat or cholesterol.