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RAIN…RAIN…RAIN… It has been like 40 days and 40 nights of rain. Now we have a 10 day weather forecast of sunny skies and warm temperatures.  Let’s take advantage of this sunshine and go Blueberry picking at Gerry Ranch in Camarillo and eat lunch at Latitude 34 Restaurant (Dutch Treat).

Fresh, tasty, luscious blueberries full of antioxidants are growing only 45 minutes away in Camarillo. Situated on top of a hill overlooking a valley of lemon and avocado trees, is a 10-acre plot with blueberry plants growing in 8-gallon pots arranged in neat elevated rows, convenient for waist-high picking. Picking buckets are provided.

How to Get There

Take the 101 Freeway to Camarillo. Get off at Pleasant Valley Road/Santa Rosa Road and go north. Go about 4 miles and turn left on Gerry Road. Follow the Gerry Ranch signs about 1/2 mile and park for U-Pick Blueberries. Address: Gerry Ranch, 9015 Rosita Road, Camarillo, CA.

Lunch

After picking blueberries, which are reasonably priced, we will proceed to eat lunch (dutch treat) at Camarillo's Factory Outlets restaurant Latitude 34.

To get there, take the 101 Freeway west about 5 miles to the Las Posas offramp. Turn left and go back over the freeway to the first light, which is Ventura Boulevard. Turn left and go a block to the next light. Turn right and proceed pass Finneys Restaurant and turn left into Latitude 34's parking area. It is next to Pick Up Sticks and Chipotle.

Latitude 34 is a culinary delight. The lunches are about $20. Go to L34camarillo.com to see their menu  and location.

PLEASE RSVP to Glen Gessford by email or by text. This is a member-only event. If you wish to join, go to mailbugardenclub.org/membership and pay your dues.

Hope to see you soon.

Glen Gessford
President
Malibu Garden Club