🧺 A Magical Morning at Bartlett’s Farm: Pick Your Own Veggie Tour

If you’re planning a trip to Nantucket this summer, do yourself a favor and carve out a morning for Bartlett’s Farm. It’s just a quick ride from town, and it feels like stepping into a little slice of island magic—complete with sun-warmed tomatoes, rows of romaine, and the kind of peaceful quiet you only get in the middle of a field.

Bartlett’s is a seventh-generation family farm, growing produce on Nantucket since 1843. They’ve been practicing sustainable farming for decades—think crop rotation, organic compost, and even solar-powered greenhouses—and it shows in every bite of what you pick.

🌿 What to Expect

I went for their first Pick Your Own veggie tour of the season, and it was the perfect way to start a slow summer morning. You grab a bag, head into the fields, and harvest what’s ready to eat—right from the source. We picked a little bit of everything:

• Green leaf lettuce

• Green cabbage

• Scallions

• Beets

• Radishes

• Carrots

• Broccoli

• And the sweetest tomatoes (truly a highlight 🍅)

✨ Why I Loved It

• It’s hands-on, in the best way—there’s something really satisfying about pulling carrots from the ground or tomatoes from the vine

• The setting is beautiful and calm, perfect for soaking up summer vibes

• You leave with a bag full of produce and inspiration

They offer these PYO tours every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday throughout the summer, and I can’t recommend it enough—whether you’re a plant-based cook, a garden lover, or just someone who loves a good Nantucket activity.

I already have a few ideas for recipes (beet hummus, roasted carrots with whipped plant-based ricotta, and a tomato bruschetta, obviously). Stay tuned to see what I whip up—and if you make it to Bartlett’s, let me know what you pick!

Follow @kellysgreenkitchen for more plant-based recipes, local finds, and seasonal inspiration—straight from the garden, the farm stand, or wherever I’m cooking next. 🌿