We are excited to announce the grand opening of many Cherry U-Pick farms this week. We’ve compiled a list below of new farms opening for the 2021 U-Pick season. Our most abundant variety at this moment is the Coral varietal. This varietal is low in acidity with a glossy dark […]

Cherry U-PICK    New Berry Cherry – (Walk-ins) Grand Opening May 12th at 9AM; Open Wednesday – Sunday 9AM – 4PM Three Nunns Farm – (Walk-ins) Grand Opening May 13th at 9AM; Open Daily from 9AM-7PM Maggiore Ranch– (Reservations & Walk-ins) Grand Opening May 14th at 8AM; Open Friday, Saturday […]

We are excited to announce we have Cherry U-Pick! There are a handful of cherry farms open with more farms opening in the coming weeks so please continue to follow us. Below is a list of farms that are open this week. Some farms will require reservations while others will […]

Article Written by Jake Menez at ThePress.net Local wine lovers will have another reason to celebrate later this year as a new winery joins the ever-growing list of selections in Brentwood. Serendipity Cellars, located on Chestnut Street just outside of downtown, plans to open this summer as a “boutique winery […]

On National Almond Day, we pay tribute to a nut that provides 6 grams of plant protein, 4 grams of fiber and is a “good” source of unsaturated fats and is nutrients filled. Soak them and extract the liquids and you have almond milk, a nutritious dairy substitute. Ground them […]

Walnuts are often overlooked as common food.  Walnuts are nutrient-rich with healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.  Even better is that walnuts are delicious to eat as a snack, an ingredient or as a topping to add a touch of crunch to a favorite side dish or dessert.  Walnuts have […]

Local farmers know their products, farming techniques and ways to enjoy the products of their labor better than anyone else. Whether the farm is a tiny family farm, a mid-sized farm, or one of our large community farms, the farmers are the experts.  Local farmers spend hours tending to their […]

The author C.S. Lewis once wrote, “You can make anything by writing.” Rick Lemyre, a local historian, writer, philanthropist, and business owner, has used the power of storytelling to highlight the history of far east Contra Costa, elevate the present community, and paint a picture for what the future of […]

Located at 25221 Marsh Creek Road, Harvest Time is excited to introduce the newest member, Airaya U-Pick Farm.  Airaya will be open to U-Pick customers seeking apricots, pluots, and peaches this up-coming U-pick season.  Airaya Farms is owned by Mike Nydam.  Mike has dedicated the last 18 months to updating […]

Why Does Farm Fresh Food Taste So Great? Spring means farm stands and U-Pick!  Harvest Time farms are ready for the Spring harvest. This means we all can get ready to enjoy the flavors of farm-fresh produce.  Nothing is more appealing than the chance to purchase locally grown food available […]