Not yet honey.” My grandmothers voice made waiting seem easy. “Now honey, let me show you what squash should look like when it’s ready to picked”. She took my hand and led me to a bright, plump, yellow squash. I’ll never forget the sense of community and belonging I felt helping my grandmother in the garden. Helping to create a sense of community, belonging, family and partnership is also the goal of a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm. CSA farms are totally or partially backed my members who pay in advance for an allocation of weekly fresh produce. Some CSA farms have farmers or experienced agriculturalists who grow and harvest the produce for members, and some farms invite members to take part in the process so that they can help to plant, harvest and grow the produce themselves. Long Island is home to some of the nation's finest CSA farms, and we've gathered some great ones here for you to check out.

I've got a two-year-old and baby No. 2 on the way, so picking a double stroller is one of many things on my to-do list. If you’re in the same boat, or if you're expecting twins, you're probably looking online and on the street to see what other moms of multiples are pushing.

But for the ultimate advice, I went to the best experts I could think of: the 30-plus members of my weekly Upper West Side mothers' group. Here's a roundup of the double strollers they use, and what they really think of them.

Are you ready for summer? We're not just talking about summer camp (although if you're in the market for a day or sleep away program, now's the time to register your kids). We mean picnics, outdoor sports and swimming, and other seasonal activities.

Of course spring isn't quite over yet, which means we still have strawberry picking and various festivals and Memorial Day weekend trips to look forward to.

And that's just a bit of what's going on. Here's what we covered this week on Mommy Poppins in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut.

We've known for a while now that Brooklyn is the borough for fancy ice cream. Blue Marble and Van Leeuwen serve hormone-free dairy while Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory is famous for its eight classic flavors made in small batches.

Now there's a new purveyor on the block: Ample Hills Creamery in Prospect Heights, New York City's first ice cream parlor that makes its signature sweets totally from scratch on-site.

After a few delays, the shop is scheduled to debut early next week. (Call ahead to be sure it's open: 718-670-3346.) We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the parlor last month, and we're still screaming for the ice cream.

There's a ton of fun to be had in NJ this weekend (if the weather decides to cooperate), so grab the offspring and head out for ocean fun, a children's festival, a family fun day, a tea for your junior fasionista, a fairy festival... okay, the "f'" alliteration is getting to be a bit much. But have a fiesta anyway!

So much to do, so much to see, so much to explore this weekend! Whether you want to embrace the culture of art, learn about life at sea, explore a tranquil garden, or witness the a sheep shearing, we've got some awesome variety for you this weekend. With so much to choose from, how can you not have a fantastic weekend?

The first time I ever rode my bike was on a parking lot behind my elementary school. I remember the wind in my hair, and how the bells on my handlebars seemed to ring in celebration with me. Even though it was a little area, I would often imagine that I was riding along a woodland jungle or a beach with calming waves. As I got older I was able to live out my imagination on a bike trail. Some were 8 miles and some were longer, but I remember riding those trails with my cousins and friends and how free and fun it felt. Now as a mother, I am looking forward to letting my children experience those same feelings by taking them on a bike trail. It’s inexpensive fun for families that promotes a healthy lifestyle, creates lasting memories and helps explore the land around you. Here are some excellent bike trails for you and your family to discover together this year!

Sick of the rain yet? Well good, because it's supposed to be dry and sunny this weekend. There are lots of outdoor events, including two Touch-a-Truck fests, the wildly creative Hudson River Pageant and the annual celebration of talented moms, Mamapalooza.

For animal lovers, there's the Doggie Pedal Parade around Washington Square Park, the Fleece Festival at the Prospect Park Zoo, a petting zoo at the 14th Street Y’s Farm in the City Fair and a Red-Tailed Hawk Reunion in Riverside Park.

Indoor fun also abounds. The main branch of the New York Public Library celebrates its centennial with storytelling, family theater, live music and free ice cream. Comic book fans will dig the Big Apple Comic Con. The Whitney Community Day is full of artsy amusements, and the Morgan Library & Museum throws its Medieval-themed spring fair.

Read on for all of our best bets for the weekend and remember, the Mommy Poppins Event Calendar lists many additional options.