In season, Sanderson Gardens is open seven days a week, sunup to sundown. Guests are encouraged to bring their own containers (they suggest ice cream pails) and cash or checks for purchases. Different crops are available at different times: horseradish March through May, rhubarb and asparagus May through June, strawberries June through July, raspberries and aronia berries August through September, and pumpkins and gourds September through October. Along with getting fresh produce, Noah says guests like the experience almost more than the value. “People like coming out because they want the activity,” he said. “We have a lot of families that come back year after year, and sometimes they combine it with a reunion. It’s something everyone loves to do.” Just as he finished his thought, Jan instructed the driver to head toward the “pick-your-own” operation. “We'll go down and stop by my little brother, Dell ,” he said. “He does this for me during strawberries; he's a good manager.”
“When you pick for an hour or two, you get sweaty, and it gets hot. I think people feel really accomplished.” NOAH SANDERSON
ROAD TRIP ISSUE may 2026
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