Garden Sweet, a family run pick-your-own farm in Fort Collins, is in full swing with flowers, strawberries and apples, offering visitors a hands-on chance to harvest fresh produce and bouquets themselves.
Owner Amy Kafka, who started the farm in 2002, saw the draw is not just the fruit and flowers, but the act of picking, itself.
“It’s a really unique experience to come out and pick your own. It tastes so different, so much fresher than getting it from the store,” Kafka said. “There’s just something magical about picking your own fruit. It’s grounding. It’s relaxing.”
Garden Sweet is known for spring peonies and several types of berries, which can be demanding in Colorado’s climate. Strawberry season is in full force, and visitors can reserve spots online before visiting to make sure they have berries to pick…