I was lucky to grow up with grandparents who were complete farm stand people. Every weekend we would go to various farm stands and each week we could get one sweet fruit, and then bushels of whatever we were canning that week. Then we would spend the next day prepping, and then canning or pickling until it was done. We had home canned fruits and veggies, and sauces and everything for the next winter.
They had a network in their neighborhood too, so we grew tomatoes, one lady grew cukes, one guy grew grapes, etc...so they would all share.
So for me it seems strange to go to grocery stores, but there have been times in my life where there were no farm stands, and I had no time to home can. The food never tastes quite the same...