Fun Times With Fall Fruits & Veggies!

Autumn is upon us, and with it comes the golden opportunity to invest in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables that are now in season. Fruits and vegetables provide many of the vitamins and minerals that are essential for our bodies.

A cheaper way to get fruits and vegetables in the fall is by going to farmers’ markets and apple orchards. There are many apple orchards and farmers’ markets nearby where you can get a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, and share a fun experience with your friends.

Apple Orchards:

Jonamac Orchard

 

19412 Shabbona Rd.

Malta, IL 60150

Phone: (815) 825-2158

 http://www.jonamacorchard.com/

Hours: Open 7 days a week from 9am-5:30pm until Oct 31st; Open Tues-Sun from 9am-5pm in November

Apples: Jonagold, Empire, Golden Delicious, Jonathan, Spartan, Red Delicious, Melrose, Crispin, Rome, Blushing Gold, Braeburn, Cameo, Fuji

Other Items: Pumpkins, Squash, Raspberries

 

Plank Road Apple Orchard

50w737 Plank Rd

Sycamore, IL 60178

Phone: (815) 899-4020

Hours: Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm

Apples: Gala, Jonathan, Honeycrisp, Spartan, Jonamac, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Cortland, Braeburn

Honey Hill Orchard

 

11747 Waterman Road

Waterman, IL 60556

Phone: (815) 264-3337

http://www.honeyhillorchards.com/

Hours: Daily 9-5

Price: $15 a bag

Apples: Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Jonagold, Idared, Empire, Northern Spy, Mutsu, Red Rome, Winesap, Granny Smith

Farmers’ Markets:

 

DeKalb

DeKalb Farmers’ Market

815-748-7788

South 4th and Grove, across from the street from City Hall.

Hours: Every Thursday June - October from noon-6 p.m.

St. Charles

Norton Farm

630-377-8118

39W369 Route 64, 2.5 miles west of Randall Road on Route 64

Hours: Open Monday to Saturday until October 31st from 9am-5p.m., and Sunday 10am-4pm.

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Article written by Ashley Gruber, Dietetic Intern.  Ashley is the newest intern working at the Recreation Center Nutrition Office.  Stop in and see her if you have any nutrition questions!