Pearson's Bees and Berries / Kennydale Blueberry Farm

09/07/2024

Thank you so much! We hope to see you all next year!! 🫐💙🍯

09/07/2024

We hope to see you all next year! 🫐🍯💙

09/01/2024

Limited appointments are still available on Wednesday!😊 The berries are very ripe and are best for baked items, pie, jam, sauces, syrup, and compote.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

 

09/01/2024

Notice:  

We are sold out for Sunday Sept 1st. 💙🫐  Honey is still available to buy if you're interested in honey. 🍯

If enough berries look like they'll ripen by next Saturday (Sept 7th) for picking, we'll open appointments on Wednesday.  At this time it's uncertain if we'll have enough for public picking.  Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed the farm this year, we are so grateful for your support!

Appointments are

09/01/2024

Update:

We are sold out for Sunday Sept 1st. 💙🫐 Honey is still available to buy if you're interested in honey. 🍯

Limited appointments are still available on Wednesday!😊 The berries are very ripe and are best for baked items, pie, jam, sauces, syrup, and compote.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

If enough berries look like they'll ripen by next Saturday (Sept 7th) for picking, we'll open appointments on Wednesday. At this time it's uncertain if we'll have enough for public picking. Thank you to everyone who has enjoyed the farm this year, we are so grateful for your support!

08/31/2024

The good news is that we had a wonderfully busy day at the farm today! The sad news is that there likely won't be enough berries to be open next weekend. For tomorrow (Sunday Sept 1st) and Wednesday, we have reduced all of our prices and there won't be Gallon size bucket purchases available. There are plenty of very ripe berries out there, so if you want to make baked items, pie, jam, sauces, syrup, compote and the like, you can come and take advantage of the discounts!! 😃🫐💙

We've added additional discounts for customers returning with their buckets! 50% off Half Gallons!

Also our back to School Promo is buy 3 pints, get the 4th free! You get your own reserved row with lots of non-sprayed berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. We still have some raw local honey too! 🍯💙

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) Right off exit 5 or 6 on 405 in Renton!

Don't miss out on the sweet deals!!
https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

 

08/31/2024

The good news is that we had a wonderfully busy day at the farm today! The sad news is that there likely won't be enough berries to be open next weekend. For tomorrow (Sunday Sept 1st) and Wednesday, we have reduced all of our prices and there won't be Gallon size bucket purchases available. There are plenty of very ripe berries out there, so if you want to make baked items, pie, jam, sauces, syrup, compote and the like, you can come and take advantage of the discounts!! 😃🫐💙

We've added additional discounts for customers returning with their buckets! 50% off Half Gallons!

Also our back to School Promo is buy 3 pints, get the 4th free! You get your own reserved row with lots of non-sprayed berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. We still have some raw local honey too! 🍯💙

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) Right off exit 5 or 6 on 405 in Renton!

Don't miss out on the sweet deals!!
https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

08/30/2024

🚨Uodate!🚨 Blueberry season is coming to a close, so tomorrow(Sunday) and Wednesday will likely be our last days open to the public. 📆 There's lots of very ripe berries if you want to make pie, jam, sauces, syrup, or compote!🥧

We've added additional discounts for customers returning with their buckets! 50% off Half Gallons🪣🔵

Also our back to School Promo is buy 3 pints, get the 4th free! You get your own reserved row with lots of non-sprayed berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. We still have some raw local honey too! 🍯💙

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) Right off exit 5 or 6 on 405 in Renton! 😀

Don't miss out on the sweet deals!! ✅️
https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

08/27/2024

Edit to add: We've added additional discounts for customers returning with their buckets! 30% off both Gallons and Half Gallons, and more off the second bucket too! Please check it out!
https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

⭐️Please help!⭐️ We'd love to hear what kind of end of season deals would be appealing to you! We still have lots of berries so we've been working hard to get coverage to stay open longer, but we're not getting enough sign-ups!

It will be beautiful at the farm this week, what would get you excited to come? Please comment your ideas! 😊🫐💙🍯

Current Promos:

Buy 3 pints, get the 4th free, or Buy a Gallon Bucket, get the 2nd one $10 off! The season is almost over; don't miss out! You get your own reserved row with lots of berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. No chemicals sprayed! We also have our local honey! 🍯💙

Power Picker Promo! Do you want LOTS of berries? Bring your own container and pick as much as you can in one hour for $30 per person. You can add on your 7-12 yr old child to the reservation for $10. (6 and under can join you with no additional charge.)

Please share these deals, we hope one of them will fit you! Let's get these beautiful berries picked!! 🫐🏃‍♀️

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) only in the summer, so don't miss out! Right off exit 5 or 6 on 405!

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations.

https://www.facebook.com/pearsonsbeesandberries

08/27/2024

⭐️Please help!⭐️ We'd love to hear what kind of end of season deals would be appealing to you! We still have lots of berries so we've been working hard to get coverage to stay open longer, but we're not getting enough sign-ups!

It will be beautiful at the farm this week, what would get you excited to come? Please comment your ideas! 😊🫐💙🍯

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

08/24/2024

TODAY ONLY: Late appointments at 2:30 and 4pm! Now's your chance of you need later times! Last Week for upick at Pearson's Bees and Berries / Kennydale Blueberry Farm

We still have back to School Promos! Buy 3pints, get the 4th free! Or Buy a Gallon Bucket, get the 2nd one $10 off! Don't miss out! You get your own reserved row with lots of berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. No chemicals sprayed! We also have our local honey! 🍯💙

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations.

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) only in the summer, so don't miss out! Right off exit 5 or 6 on 405!

08/23/2024

Edit: Added 4pm too!

We don't usually have late afternoon appointments because it's too hot, but tomorrow is the opposite! (Saturday August 24th). So only for tomorrow, we will have a 2:30 appointment available to (hopefully) avoid the rain!

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations.

https://www.facebook.com/pearsonsbeesandberries

08/20/2024

UPDATE: Appointments seem to be working now! Please let me know if you have any trouble! We look forward to seeing you soon!!🙏😊

Squarespace's scheduling is down! 😢 If you want to come, we have plenty of appointments! Please check back, I'll post here when appointments are working again! There's so many good berries, please come get them! (Appts available Wednesday (tomorrow) are 9:30am, 11am, and 12:30pm)

Thank you for your patience and support! 💙🫐

08/20/2024

Blueberry cake for everyone! (Paleo, Vegan, GF, Soy Free, Grain Free, Egg Free)

I just made this and wanted to share with those of you who've asked for recipes. I eat Paleo for medical reasons, and making any kind of cake is a challenge, but I'm really happy with how this turned out!

So here's the original recipe for those who can eat regularly, and I've put my modifications in line in case you need to be GF, Vegan, or Paleo like me!

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake with Paleo, Vegan, modifications.

• total time: 50 minutes
• yield: 12 to 16 pieces

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup (8 tablespoons | 4 oz | 113 g ) unsalted butter, or a 20% shy ½ cup of cold ghee/palm shortening for vegans (I used half of each)

• zest from 1 large lemon/equivalent dry zest

• 1 cup (214 g) sugar (set aside 1 tablespoon for sprinkling) or coconut sugar

• 1 egg, room temperature or wet egg substitute like flax. (I used an egg)

• 1 tsp. vanilla or vanilla powder

• 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour (set aside 1/4 cup of this to toss with the blueberries) Bob's Paleo mix or I used:
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• 1 cups tigernut flour sifted
• ½ cup arrowroot flour
• ½ cupcoconut flour
• ½ cup tapioca flour/starch
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• 2 tsp. baking powder

• 1 tsp. kosher salt (I like 1.25 tsp)

• 2 cups fresh blueberries, picked over

• ½ cup buttermilk or put 1 tsp lemon juice in ½ cup measuring cup and fill the rest with H**p milk. (Let it sit for 5 minutes, it doesn't curdle like real buttermilk, but does ok in the recipe)

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, cream the butter/ghee/shortening with the lemon zest and the 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon of sugar until light and fluffy.

• Add the egg and vanilla and beat until combined. Meanwhile, toss the blueberries with ¼ cup of flour, then whisk together the remaining flour, baking powder and salt.

• Add half of the flour mixture to the batter, and stir with spatula to incorporate. Add all of the buttermilk. Stir. Add remaining flour, and stir until flour is absorbed. Fold in the blueberries. (Leave excess flour from the blueberry bowl behind.)

• Grease an 8- or 9-inch square baking pan (or something similar—I prefer this 8-inch pan because I like the thicker pieces) with butter or coat with non-stick spray (I used Avocado oil, coconut would work as well). If you have parchment paper on hand, line the pan with parchment on top of the butter. Spread the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the batter with the remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes — a 9-inch pan will be done in closer to 35 minutes; an 8-inch pan usually needs 40 to 45 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness. If necessary, return pan to oven for a couple of more minutes. (Note: Baking for as long as 10 minutes more might be necessary, especially if you’re using a smaller pan such as an 8×8-inch. It’s not unusual for this cake to take 50 minutes, so just be patient.) Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

NOTES

FAQS

• Can this be made ahead of time? Yes. Prepare the batter, spread it into the prepared baking pan, cover it with plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. In the morning, if time permits, bring it to room temperature for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar, then bake as directed. It may need more time if the batter was refrigerated.

• Can this be doubled? Yes. Bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. Increase the baking time but begin checking at the 35 minute mark.

• What if I don’t have buttermilk? Use 2% or whole milk or make your own buttermilk: place 2 teaspoons of vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measuring cup. Fill cup with milk until it reaches the 1/2-cup line. Let stand for five minutes. Use as directed.

• Can this be made with gluten free flour? Yes. Cup4Cup and King Arthur Flour gluten-free flour mixes, but use whatever you like, keeping in mind that all gluten-free flours absorb liquid differently, so you may need to adjust to get the batter to the right consistency.

• Should the batter be thick? Yes, using a scale to weigh ingredients can help with accuracy.

• Can I bake this into muffins? Yes. Follow the baking directions on this post.

• Can I use frozen berries? Yes. No need to thaw.

• What other fruit could I use? Really any fresh fruit or berries. Around the winter holidays, it can be cranberry-orange buttermilk breakfast cake.

• Can this be frozen? Made ahead of time? Yes! Let cool completely, then wrap well with plastic wrap or other airtight wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw at room temperature the night before serving. Reheat at 350ºF for 15 minutes before serving. If you are not freezing it, store it at room temperature for a day. Refrigerate if storing for more than 1 day.

It was really good!! I bet with Ice-cream (Cosmic Bliss for me) it would be even better!

08/19/2024

Back to School Promos! Buy 3 pints, get the 4th free! Or Buy a Gallon Bucket, get the 2nd one $10 off! The season is almost over. Don't miss out! You get your own reserved row with lots of berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. No chemicals sprayed! We also have our local honey! 🍯💙

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) only in the summer, so don't miss out! Right off exit 5 or6 on 405!

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations.

08/16/2024

Don't forget to water your trees this summer! They need deep watering that they haven't needed before. Water by the drip line, not at the trunk. I'll post more info on how. And you can get involved at the link below!

Hotter and drier summers have led to a lot of dead (or mostly dead, with apologies to Miracle Max) trees over the past decade in the Puget Sound area and beyond. Cedars and hemlocks have been especially vulnerable due to their low drought tolerance. Yep, climate change is a real drag. Will our forests survive the future, or are they headed for certain doom? What can we do now to foster resilience in our forests? What species should we be planting? What is assisted migration and is it a scientifically and ecologically sound practice? These questions and more will be addressed at our upcoming Puget Sound Forests and Climate Change Symposium for Landowners. There will be presentations from various experts, followed by an extended audience Q&A with the whole panel. The symposium will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Renton. Spaces is limited, and pre-registration is required. For details and registration, visit https://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/climate-symposium24/

This program is made possible in part by support from King Conservation District.

08/13/2024

It can be an adventure getting into some of the rows, but it's worth it! So many berries surround you, it's almost magic! Great for families, friends, and dates! We can also accommodate large groups. You get your own reserved row with lots of berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. We also have our local honey! 🍯💙

By appointment for a few more weeks on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) only in the summer, so don't miss out! Right off exit 5 or 6 of 405 in Renton.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations.

https://www.instagram.com/pearsonsbeesandberries/

https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8o0UIkoB96E&_r=1

08/09/2024

We have so many berries, it's the perfect time to pick! We don't usually have pre-picked, so you can also take advantage if you don't have time to pick! Only $10 for 1.5lbs, pre-sorted!

We're open by appointment on Weekends (10-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30-1:30). Right off exit 5 or 6 of 405 in Renton.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

You get your own reserved row with lots of berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. Bring your family and friends and please share!!

https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8o0UIkoB96E&_r=1

08/08/2024

Hello farm friends! A few people reported having difficulties with the payment button on our site. 😢 Squarespace is looking into it, but can you please let me know if this happens to you, so we can see if it's a certain phone or browser?

PS: I can also manually make your appointment if needed, just email me at [email protected]

Only a few weeks left, and there's so many good berries! We're looking forward to seeing you there! 🫐💙🍯

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

PPS: Blueberry/Blackberry Paleo Pie I made! 😋 LMK if you want the recipe.

08/08/2024

POWER PICKER PROMO!

For only $2 more, bring your own bucket and pick as much as you want in an hour! ($30 per person, $10 to add a child 7-12.)

You get your own reserved row with lots of berries, no weighing or waiting to leave. We also have our local honey! 🍯💙

By appointment on Weekends (10am-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30am-1:30pm) only in the summer, so don't miss out!

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations.

https://www.instagram.com/pearsonsbeesandberries/

https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8o0UIkoB96E&_r=1

08/05/2024

Please message me if this is yours, or you know who it belongs to...

08/03/2024

We sold out of our first two sessions for tomorrow, so I've opened a few more appointments just in case any of you wanted to come and couldn't get an appt! We look forward to seeing you there, we might even see the Blue Angels again! ✈️💙🫐🍯

08/02/2024

Here's links to some compilations of Blueberry recipes. If you make one, please let us know how it turns out!

31 Delicious Blueberry Recipes to Enjoy All Summer Long https://da.gd/8kx67

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipes-to-make-with-fresh-blueberries/

We're open by appointment on Weekends (10-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30-1:30). Right off exit 5 or 6 of 405 in Kennydale.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

Top 10 things you can do with a gallon of Pearson's Blueberries... (In no particular order)

1) Eat them and share them!
2) Freeze them (which actually enhances some nutrients!) Use for snacking, on Ice-cream, yogurt, etc.
3) Jam or Jelly (Use 3-5 cups per recipe)
4) Make pie, Crumble/Cobbler/Brown Betty! (Use 4-6 cups per pie)
5) Smoothies and Shakes
6) Baked goods: Cake, Muffins 1, Scones, Bread, Bread-Pudding, Tarts, Cookies, Hand-Pies, Gallettes, Biscuits, Whoopie Pies, etc.
7) Blueberry Ice-cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, Ice Pops
8) Syrup, Sauces, Compote, Fruit Salsa
9) Pancakes, Crepes, Dutch Baby
10) For a savory twist, mix with Basalmic and make grilled sandwiches/paninis, top salads, and drizzle over pork/chicken/beef dishes.

07/26/2024

Our juicy blueberries are waiting for you, and so is our famous honey while supplies last! Blueberry season is short, so get your spot today! We're open by appointment on Weekends (10-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30-1:30). Right off exit 5 or 6 of 405 in Renton.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

Bring your family and friends, and please share!! More about us:

https://www.instagram.com/pearsonsbeesandberries/

https://www.tiktok.com/?_t=8o0UIkoB96E&_r=1

07/24/2024

It's a great day for picking and we still have afternoon appointments available! If you want Blueberry Honey, they are still available while supplies last - but only at the farm. Wildflower can still be purchased online. See you soon! 🍯💙🫐😊

07/22/2024

We loved seeing everyone this weekend, so many beautiful smiles! We'd love to see what you made from your berries. If you share, please tag us!

We're just getting started, but blueberry season is short! We're open by appointment on Weekends (10-2pm) and Wednesdays (9:30-1:30). Right off exit 5 or 6 of 405 in Renton.

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

Bring your family and friends, and please share!! More about us:

https://www.instagram.com/pearsonsbeesandberries/

07/20/2024

Hello Friends! The morning appts filled up fast, so I opened up some extra appointments in case you want to come today!

Today will be hot, so we'll have the misters going to cool you off and a bench to rest. 😎

Excited to see you soon!! 💙🫐🍯😋

07/20/2024

Good News! Not only do we have some of our famous Blueberry Honey available this year, but we got it bottled in time for opening day! If you already ordered and want honey, you can buy a standalone honey appt or buy honey at the farm.

(Supplies are limited, so in order for everyone to get some we’re limiting the Blueberry Honey to 1 jar per order and Wildflower Honey to 3 jars per order.) 😊🍯

https://www.pearsonsbeesandberries.com/reservations

08/14/2023

We know it will be hot tomorrow, but don't worry! There's shade at the farm and even in the fields until about noon. It's usually in the 70s in the morning and doesn't reach peak heat until 3pm. We'll have water and misters at the Farm Stand as well. Lots of perfect berries are waiting for you, and extra morning appointments have been opened so you can get them!! 😃💙🫐

08/14/2023

We love this so much! Thank you for sharing Cedar River Montessori! 🥰