Update 8/5/11

** TIP - To avoid bruising peaches, lay them out in one layer before leaving the farm.

Baugher's Orchard: Now picking white & yellow peaches. Open Fri-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Butler's Orchard: Thornless blackberries in excellent supply for $2.49/lb. Still some blueberries available. Also picking red raspberries and potatoes. The cut-your-own flowers garden is open. Hours are Tue-Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Catoctin Mountain Orchard: CLOSED for 2011 season.

Garden of Eden: Peaches available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-546-0081 for more information.

Godfrey's Farm: Peaches available for $6/half peck or $20/half bushel. Also picking blackberries for $2.15/lb. Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 am - noon. Call 410-438-3509 for more information.

Homestead Farm: White and yellow peaches for $1.49/lb. Last week for thornless blackberries ($2.49/lb). Tomatoes available for $1.49/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: Available now - tomatoes, okra, eggplant, cucumbers, pickles, peppers, Swiss chard, red beets, green beans, Roma beans, sunflowers, blackberries, black-eyed peas and herbs. Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-679-1948 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Now available - white & yellow peaches, thornless blackberries, red raspberries, tomatoes, flowers and leeks. Nectarines will be available on Saturday, 8/6. Potatoes will be available @ 10:30am, noon, 1:30pm & 3:00pm on Saturday. Hours are Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Lohr's Orchard: Peaches available for $0.75 on Saturday, 8/6 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Bring your own containers. Call 410-836-2783 for more information.

Milburn Orchards: Now picking blackberries, raspberries and grapes. Open Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 410-398-1349 for more information.

Pryor's Orchard: CLOSED for 2011 season.

Rock Hill Orchard: Now picking green beans, tomatoes, herbs and flowers. Blackberry picking is scattered. Open Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-831-7427 for more information.

Spring Valley Farm: CLOSED for 2011 season.

Walnut Springs: CLOSED for 2011 season.

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Update 7/22/11 - Red Haven Peaches

**NOTE - This week's extremely high temperatures may affect availability so be sure to call the farm before you leave the house. Don't forget water and sunscreen!

Baugher's Orchard: Now picking Red Haven yellow & White Lady white peaches and Rosa & Queen Rosa plums. Open Fri-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Butler's Orchard: Blueberries still available ($2.49/lb). Thornless blackberries are in good supply for $2.49/lb. You may also cut your own flowers. Open Tue-Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Garden of Eden: Blueberries available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-546-0081 for more information.

Glade Link Farms: Blueberries available for $1.95/lb on Saturday 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Bring your own containers! Call 301-898-7131 for more information.

Godfrey's Farm: Peaches and blueberries available Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 am - noon. Blackberry picking by appointment only. Call 410-438-3509 for more information.

Homestead Farm: Thornless blackberries available for $2.49/lb. Freestone white & yellow peaches are in good supply for $1.49/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: As of noon on Friday, the recording was not updated so this information is from the website. For $0.35/lb - pickles or cucumbers and red beet tops or bottoms. For $0.50/lb - Swiss chard, eggplant, green tomatoes, green beans, flat Roma beans, zucchini and yellow squash. For $0.75/lb - hot peppers and bell or cubanelle peppers. Also available - okra ($1/lb), parsley, dill & other herbs ($1.50/lb), blackberries ($2/lb) and sunflowers ($0.50 each). Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-679-1948 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Picking is good for blueberries, Red Haven peaches & sweet onions. Red raspberry picking is scattered while purple raspberry picking is fair. Tomato picking is good, but may not last all weekend. Thornless blackberries and yellow Shiro & red Rosa plums are available. Also open is the cut your own flower garden. Hours are Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Lohr's Orchard: Yellow freestone peaches available for $0.75 on Saturday, 7/23 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Bring your own containers. Call 410-836-2783 for more information.

Milburn Orchards: Blackberries are plentiful. Raspberries are available. Only a few blueberries left. Open Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 410-398-1349 for more information.

Rock Hill Orchard: Blackberries available for $2.29/lb. Some blueberries still available. Open Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-831-7427 for more information.

Shaw Orchards: Blueberries available. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

Spring Valley Farm: Now available - Red Haven peaches, blackberries and some blueberries. Open Mon-Fri 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Sat 8:00 am - noon. Call 410-378-3280 for more information.

Walnut Springs: Some blueberries available 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. Only cash and checks accepted. Call 410-398-3451 for more information.

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Update 7/16/11

Baugher's Orchard: Yellow nectarines, Rosa & Shiro plums now available. Open Fri-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Butler's Orchard: Blueberries in good supply ($2.49/lb). Thornless blackberries also available for $2.49/lb. You may also cut your own flowers. Open Tue-Fri 8:30 am - 1:00 pm; Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Catoctin Mountain Orchard: Blueberries available Wed 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Call 301-271-2737 for more information.

Farm at Home: CLOSED for 2011 season.

Garden of Eden: Blueberries available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-546-0081 for more information.

Glade Link Farm: Blueberries available for $1.95/lb. Open Mon-Fri 7:00 am - noon & 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Sat 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Bring your own containers! Call 301-898-7131 for more information.

Godfrey's Farm: Blueberries, blackberries & Sentry peaches (freestone) available Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 am - noon. Call 410-438-3509 for more information.

Harman's Farm Market: Green beans ($0.95/lb) now available. Open Mon - Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-734-7400 for more information.

Homestead Farm: Thornless blackberries, yellow & white peaches and flowers now available. Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: Now available - pickles, cucumbers, hot peppers, sweet peppers, squash, eggplant, cilantro, a few blackberries, green beans, black-eyed snap peas, flat Roma pole beans, Swiss chard, green tomatoes, okra, parsley and dill. Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-679-1948 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Blueberries, thornless blackberries, red & purple raspberries, tomatoes, sweet onions and flowers now available. Open Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Milburn Orchards: Blackberries & blueberries now available. Open Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 410-398-1349 for more information.

Pryor's Orchard: Blueberries available for $2.00/lb. Call 301-271-2693 for more information.

Rock Hill Orchard: Now available - a few blueberries, squash, tomatoes, blackberries, peppers, herbs, flowers, flat Roma beans and green beans. Open Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-831-7427 for more information.

Spring Valley Farm: Limited yellow & white cling peaches. Scattered blueberries. Open Mon-Fri 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Sat 8:00 am - noon. Call 410-378-3280 for more information.

Walnut Springs: Blueberries available Tue & Thurs 7:00 am - 8:00 pm and Sat 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Only cash and checks accepted. Call 410-398-3451 for more information.

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Update 7/1/11 - First of the Peaches!

* NOTE - I didn't have time this week to call around. All updates are from emails I've received. For information on non-listed farms, please call their hotlines directly.

Farm at Home: Blueberries available in abundance. Open Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. No listed hours for 4th of July. Call 240-372-0674 for more information.

Homestead Farm: White peaches now available for $1.49/lb. Blueberries & blackberries also available Sat for $2.49/lb. Last of the tart cherries are also available for $2.29/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Closing at 2:00 pm on 4th of July. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Milburn Orchards: Sweet cherries still available Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 6:30 pm. Blueberries now available Wed 8:00 am - noon & Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 410-398-1349 for more information.

Shaw Orchards: Sweet cherries and blueberries still plentiful. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Open 4th of July 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

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Update 6/24/11

* NOTE - I didn't have time this week to call around. All updates are from emails I've received. For information on non-listed farms, please call their hotlines directly.

Farm at Home: Blueberries available in abundance. Open Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Call 240-372-0674 for more information.

Homestead Farm: Blueberries available Sat for $2.50/lb from 9:00 am - noon. Tart cherries are also available for $2.29/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Black raspberry picking is excellent. Blueberry & red raspberry picking is very good. Tart cherry & beet picking is good. Purple raspberry picking is fair. Flower garden is also open. Sweet cherries will be available until picked out, so come early! Open Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Milburn Orchards: Sweet cherries available Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 6:30 pm. Blueberries now available Wed 8:00 am - noon & Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. There will also be a limited supply of blackberries & raspberries. Call 410-398-1349 for more information.

Shaw Orchards: Sweet cherries and blueberries now plentiful. Tart cherries are limited. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

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Update 6/17/11

*REMEMBER - It's always best to call just before leaving for the latest updates, especially in case of inclement weather.

Baugher's Orchard: Sweet cherries ($2.59/lb) & garden peas ($1.49/lb) available. A few strawberries still available. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Butler's Orchard: Blueberries in excellent supply ($2.45/lb). Scattered strawberries still available for $2.29/lb. Open Tue-Fri 8:30 am - 1:00 pm; Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Farm at Home: Blueberries available. Open Sat 9:00 am - noon. Call 240-372-0674 for more information.

Garden of Eden: Blueberries available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-546-0081 for more information.

Glade Link Farms: Blueberries starting Monday, 6/20; open Mon 7:00 am - noon & 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Bring your own containers! Call 301-898-7131 for more information.

Godfrey's Farm: Blueberries & maybe tart cherries now available. Open 7:00 am - noon. Call 410-438-3509 for more information.

Homestead Farm: Blueberries available on Friday for $2.50/lb from 9:00 am - noon; call Friday afternoon to see if there will be any on Saturday. Tart cherries are also available for $2.29/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: Swiss chard, parsley, dill, cilantro and the last of the peas now available. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-679-1948 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Strawberry picking is very scattered. Blueberries, sweet cherries and red & black raspberries available, but may not last long this weekend. Tart cherry picking will be good. Open Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Lohr's Orchard: Tart cherries available for $1.30/lb. Open Sat 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Bring your own container! Call 410-836-2783 for more information.

Milburn Orchards: Sweet cherries now available. 2 free soft-serve ice cream cones per family w/ $10 minimum cherry purchase. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 6:30 pm. Call 410-398-1349 for more information.

Pryor's Orchard: Sweet cherries now available. Open Sat 7:30 - noon or until picked out. Call 301-271-2693 for more information.

Rock Hill Orchard: Tart cherries available for $2.29/lb. Open Mon-Sat 9:00 am - noon. Call 301-831-7427 for more information.

Shaw Orchards: Sweet cherries (both dark & light) and blueberries now available. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

Spring Valley Farm: Blueberries & tart cherries available Fri 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm & Sat 8:00 am - noon. Call 410-378-3280 for more information.

Walnut Springs: Sweet cherries & red raspberries available. A few strawberries may be available for the last time on Saturday. Open Sat 7:00 am - noon. Only cash and checks accepted. Call 410-398-3451 for more information.

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Update 6/10/11 - Cherries & Berries!

*NOTE - It's the beginning of cherry, blueberry and raspberry season! These crops are easily picked out so go to the farm as early as you can. As always, call just before leaving for the latest updates.

Baugher's Orchard: Flavorful strawberries & garden peas available. Sweet cherries start Tues, 6/14. Tart cherries coming soon. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Butler's Orchard: Strawberries available in good supply for $2.29/lb. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Garden of Eden: Blueberries available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-546-0081 for more information.

Glade Link Farms: As of Friday, 6/10/11, strawberries & sugar snap peas available for $1.60/lb. Check daily for availability updates. Open Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 pm; Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-898-7131 for more information.

Godfrey's Farm: Tart cherries available for $2.15/lb on Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Blueberries available for $2.15/lb on Sat 7:00 am - noon. Call 410-438-3509 for directions and other information.

Homestead Farm: Tart cherries and strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: Available - June peas & sugar snap peas ($0.50/lb), Swiss chard, cilantro, spring onions, dill, spinach, Italian parsley ($1.50/lb) and red radishes. Call for possible availability of strawberries. Call Produce stand at 410-538-7725 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Strawberries available and picking is fair. Sweet cherries available while supplies last so come early. Red raspberries also starting; picking will be scattered and will not last long. Open Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Maynes Tree Farm: CLOSED for 2011 season.

Mount Airy U-pick: CLOSED for 2011 season.

Shaw Orchards: Strawberries still available through 6/11/11. Blueberries & sweet cherries coming next week. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

Walnut Springs: Strawberries, sweet cherries and red raspberries available. Open Tue & Thu 7:00 am - 8:00 pm; Sat 7:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-398-3451 for more information.


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Update 6/3/11 - Strawberry season ending

*NOTE - This week's hot weather has shortened the strawberry season, so go soon before they're all gone. Some farms are already done. Cherries, blueberries and peas are starting to become available.


Baugher's Orchard: Strawberry picking is scattered. Garden peas start Monday, June 6. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Brad's Produce: CLOSED until fall for PYO pumpkins.

Butler's Orchard: Strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Garden of Eden: Blueberries available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-546-0081 for more information.

Glade Link Farms: Strawberries & sugar snap peas available for $1.60/lb. Open Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 pm; Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-898-7131 for more information.

Harman's Farm Market: CLOSED for 2011 PYO season. Market is open all summer.

Homestead Farm: Strawberries are available, but scattered. Tart cherries are also available. Both are for $2.29/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: A few strawberries may be available. Many early spring vegetables available - June peas & sugar snap peas ($0.50/lb), Swiss chard, cilantro, spring onions, dill, spinach, parsley and red radishes. Call 410-679-1948 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Strawberries available and picking is fair. Open Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Lohr's Orchard: Next day for strawberries is Monday, June 6 at 8:00 am - 1:00 pm ($1.30/lb). Call 410-836-2783 for more information.

Maynes Tree Farm: Last weekend for strawberries ($1.79/lb). Open Sat- 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 301-662-4320 for more information.

Mount Airy U-pick: CLOSED 6/3 - 6/5. Call 410-798-1862 on Sunday afternoon to check picking status for next week.

Rock Hill Orchard: Strawberries available for $2.05/lb. Open Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Call 301-831-7427 for more information.

Shaw Orchards: Strawberries available in limited supply. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

Shlagel Farms: CLOSED until fall for PYO pumpkins.

Walnut Springs: Strawberries may be available - call before going. Open Sat 7:00 am - noon. Call 410-398-3451 for more information.

Wright's Market: CLOSED until fall for PYO pumpkins.

Update 5/27/11

Baugher's Orchard: Strawberries are plentiful. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. CLOSED for Memorial Day. Call 410-857-0111 for more information.

Brad's Produce: Strawberries available. Open Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Butler's Orchard: Strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Open Sat & Memorial Day 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Tue-Fri 8:30 am - 6:00 pm. Call 301-972-3299 for more information.

Glade Link Farms: Strawberries available for $1.60/lb. Open Fri 7:00 am - 8:30 pm; Sat 7:00 am - 5:00 pm; Memorial Day 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. Call 301-898-7131 for more information.

Harman's Farm Market: Strawberries available for $1.60/lb. Open Mon-Fri 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. This weekend only (including Monday) - open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Bring your own containers. Call 410-734-7400 for more information.

Homestead Farm: Strawberries are in great supply for $2.29/lb. Open daily 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Call 301-977-3761 for more information.

Huber's Farm: A few strawberries will be available. Many early spring vegetables available - sugar snap peas ($0.50/lb), Swiss chard, cilantro, spring onions, arrugula, dill, spinach, parsley and red radishes. Call 410-679-1948 for more information.

Larriland Farm: Strawberries available. Open Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm; Wed-Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 301-854-6110 for more information.

Lohr's Orchard: Strawberries available for $1.30/lb. Open Sat 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; Memorial Day 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Call 410-836-2783 for more information.

Maynes Tree Farm: Strawberries available for $1.79/lb. Open Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and Memorial Day weekend 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 301-662-4320 for more information.

Mount Airy U-pick: CLOSED 5/27 - 5/29. Call 410-798-1862 on Sunday afternoon to check picking status for Memorial Day.

Rock Hill Orchard: Strawberries available. Open Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; closing early on Memorial Day at 2:00 pm. Call 301-831-7427 for more information.

Shaw Orchards: Strawberries are plentiful. Open Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm & on Memorial Day 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Call 410-692-2429 for more information.

Shlagel Farms: Strawberries plentiful for $2.75/lb. Open daily 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. Call 301-645-4554 for more information.

Walnut Springs: Strawberries available. Open Sat 7:00 am - 6:00 pm or until picked out. Call 410-398-3451 for more information.

Update 5/20/11

Butler's Orchard: Open Friday 5/20 for strawberries -- picking is scattered. Check recording for picking on Saturday. PYO peonies are now available.

Homestead Farm: Strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Open Saturday, 5/21 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It's the beginning of the season, so picking may be scattered.

Huber's Farm: Strawberry Festival this weekend from noon to 5:00 pm, but PYO strawberries not yet available. Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, you can pick sugar snap peas, cilantro, spring onions, arrugula, Swiss chard and dill. Bring your own container!

Mount Airy U-Pick Farm: Strawberries available for $1.80/lb. Open Friday, 5/20 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Saturday, 5/21 8:00 am-noon, unless picked out sooner. Always call right before for latest information! No credit cards accepted.

Shlagel Farms: Strawberries available daily 8:00 am - 7:00 pm ($2.75/lb).

Wright's Market: Strawberries available daily 8:30 am - 7:00 pm ($1.75/quart).

2011 Season Has Begun!

Strawberries (and a few vegetables) are now ripe and ready for picking!! I'll be at Shlagel Farms tomorrow when they open at 8:00 am. Come join me or pick your own at any of the farms listed below. Always remember to call just before you leave the house (see Farm list for phone numbers). Happy Picking!

Free Spirit Farm: Called 5/13/11 - Some asparagus available; picking by appointment only.

Harman's Farm Market: Called 5/13/11 - Strawberries now available.

Huber's Farm: Called 5/13/11 - Swiss chard ready for picking; bring your own bag. Strawberry Festival will be on Saturday, May 21 from noon to 5pm.

Mount Airy U-Pick Farm: Called 5/13/11 - Limited strawberry picking on Saturday 5/14/11 8am-noon. Starting 5/16/11 regular hours will be Monday - Saturday, 8am-5pm or until strawberries have all been picked. Price is $1.85/lb.

Shlagel Farms: Called 5/13/11 - Open 8am-7pm daily for strawberries. Picking is excellent.

Update 6/19/10

1. Baugher's: Called 6/19/10 -- Available: sour cherries, strawberries, sweet garden peas. Sweet cherry season is over.
2. Brad's Produce: Called 6/19/10 -- Closed for strawberry season. Check back in the fall for pumpkins.
3. Butler's Orchard: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberry picking is fast & easy; English & Sugar Snap peas available; a few strawberries left.
4. Catoctin Mountain Orchard: Called 6/19/10 -- Black raspberries available; should last about 2 weeks. Blueberries later this month.
5. Farm at Home: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberry picking mornings only 8 -11.
6. Free Spirit Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Closed today. Blueberries may be available tomorrow--best to call after 11am.
7. Garden of Eden: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberries available now. Peaches later this month.
8. Glade-Link Farms: Called 6/19/10 -- Last day for strawberries at $1.50/lb. Blueberries available for $1.80/lb.
9. Godfrey's Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberries on Saturday 7am-noon; tart cherries 7am-5pm.
10. Grist Mill Gardens: Called 6/19/10 -- CLOSED for 2010 season.
11. Harman's Farm Market: Called 6/19/10 -- CLOSED for 2010 season. Market will be open during the summer for pre-picked produce.
12. Homestead Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Tart cherry picking is good; thorny blackberries also available.
13. How Sweet It Is: Called 6/19/10 -- CLOSED for 2010 season.
14. Huber's Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Nothing currently available for pick your own. Some vegetables will be ready in July.
15. Larriland Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Available: blueberries, tart cherries, strawberries, beets, spinach and red, black & purple raspberries.
16. Lewis Orchard: Called 6/19/10 -- No answer. Probably CLOSED for the 2010 season.
17. Lohr's Orchard: Called 6/19/10 -- Tart cherries $1.30/lb.
18. Malin Farms: Called 6/19/10 -- No answer. Probably CLOSED for the 2010 season.
19. Maynes Tree Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Closed for strawberries. Check back later for sweet corn.
20. Milburn Orchards: Called 6/19/10 -- Sweet cherries $2.95/lb.
21. Mount Airy U-Pick Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- CLOSED for the 2010 season. Check back next spring for strawberries.
22. Pryor's Orchard: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberries available next week.
23. Rock Hill Orchard: Called 6/19/10 -- Sour cherries available.
24. Shaw Orchards: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberries, sweet cherries, and sour cherries available.
25. Shlagel Farms: Called 6/19/10 -- CLOSED for the 2010 season. Check back next spring for strawberries.
26. Spring Valley Farm: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberry picking is good to excellent.
27. Walnut Springs: Called 6/19/10 -- Blueberries, red & black raspberries, sweet cherries.
28. Wright's Market: Called 6/19/10 -- Nothing right now. Lima beans available in about a month.

***Please note: unless otherwise specified, all availability is for pick-your-own produce.

Update 5/21/10

1. Butler's Orchard: Called 5/21/10 -- Strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Peas also ready.


2. Homestead Farm: Email update 5/19/10 -- Strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Open 9am - 5:30pm daily, rain or shine.


3. Huber's Farm: Called 5/21/10 -- STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL May 22 & 23 11am - 5pm. Some picking may be available.


4. Larriland Farm: Email update 5/20/10 -- Strawberries picking is fair. Spinach will be ready soon. CALL before going!


5. Maynes Tree Farm: Called 5/21/10 -- Strawberries available for $1.79/lb. Open M-F 7am - 7pm & S-S 7am - 4pm.


6. Mount Airy U-Pick Farm: Called 5/21/10 -- CLOSED for the weekend; call on Sunday after 4pm for updates. Best to go during the week.


7. Rock Hill Orchard: Called 5/21/10 -- Strawberry picking Sat-Sun 8am - 5pm.


8. Shaw Orchards: Email update 5/21/10 -- Strawberries very limited, better picking next week for Memorial Day.


9. Shlagel Farms: Email update 5/15/10 -- Still plenty of strawberries for $2.50/lb.
   

***Please note: unless otherwise specified, all availability is for pick-your-own produce.

Update 5/14/10

1. Catoctin Mountain Orchard: Email update 5/12/10 -- Strawberries in market only.
2. Harman’s Farm Market: Email update 5/11/10 -- Strawberries available 10am - 4:30pm. Bring your own container!
3. Homestead Farm: Email update 5/12/10 -- Strawberries available for $2.29/lb. Open 9am - 5:30pm daily.
4. Larriland Farm: Called 5/14/10 -- Strawberries are scattered; call ahead for availability. Open Saturday 9am-5pm.
5. Mount Airy U-Pick Farm: Called 5/14/10 -- CLOSED on Saturday; call on Sunday after 4pm for updates.
6. Shaw Orchards: Email update 5/12/10 -- Strawberries should be available starting weekend of May 21/22.
7. Shlagel Farms: Email update 5/14/10 -- Beginning peak of the season! Also available: flowers, ice cream.

***Please note: unless otherwise specified, all availability is for pick-your-own produce.

Update 5/7/10

1. Harman’s Farm Market

· Email update 5/2/10 -- strawberries available in market on picking days; call ahead

2. Homestead Farm

· Email update 5/6/10 -- strawberry fields open Monday 5/10/10

3. Larriland Farm

· Email update 5/5/10 -- opening day sometime between 5/13 & 5/20 for strawberries

4. Mount Airy U-Pick Farm

· Called 5/7/10 -- Open for PYO strawberries May 8 at $1.75/lb from 8am – noon

5. Shlagel Farms

· Called 5/7/10 -- strawberries are ready; farm open 8am - 7pm

STRAWBERRIES!

The recent hot weather has lead to an early crop of strawberries. The southern-most farms have already opened their farms for picking. I haven't had a chance to call around yet for an update from all the farms, but I hope to get to that soon.

For now, check out Harman's Farm in Churchville or Shlagel's Farm in Waldorf.

Update 9/4/09

1. Butler’s Orchard: Called 9/4/09 -- blackberries - scattered, red raspberries - abundant, flowers, Gala apples ready

2. Huber’s Farm: Called 9/4/09 -- lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, eggplants, hot & sweet peppers, Swiss chard, okra, red beets, onions, parsley, blackberries

3. Larriland Farm: Email update 9/3/09 -- Redskin peaches - very good, Encore peaches (last variety) - available next weekend, white peaches - fair, Gala apples - very good (pick > 50 lbs & get 25% off), thornless blackberries - good, red & yellow raspberries - good, garden & yellow & grape tomatoes - plenty, Roma tomatoes - scattered, many different flowers, potatoes - Kennebec (dig your own only on Sat.)

4. Homestead Farm: Email update 9/2/09 -- tomatoes - fantastic, Jonathan & Jonagold apples

5. Rock Hill Orchard: Called 9/4/09 -- green beans, blackberries, flowers, red raspberries, apples start in about 1 1/2 weeks

6. Lohr’s Orchard: Called 9/4/09 -- apples should start next week

7. Baugher’s Farm Orchard: Called 9/4/09 -- apples!

8. Shaw Orchards: Called 9/4/09 -- Gala apples ($0.60/lb, minimum $5)

9. Glade-Link Farms: Called 9/4/09 -- nothing until mid-September 

10. Milburn Orchards: Email update 9/2/09 -- raspberries, blackberries, grapes, Royal Gala apples 

Update 8/28/09

1. Butler’s Orchard: Called 8/28/09 -- blackberries - excellent, red raspberries - excellent, flowers, Gala apples start Sept 1

2. Huber’s Farm: Called 8/28/09 -- lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, eggplants, hot & sweet peppers, Swiss chard, okra, red beets, onions, parsley, blackberries

3. Larriland Farm: Email update 8/28/09 -- yellow Crest Haven peaches - fair, thornless blackberries - good, red raspberries - good, yellow raspberries - scattered, garden & yellow & grape tomatoes - good, Roma tomatoes - scattered, leeks - good, many different flowers, Honey Crisp apples - good, Gala apples - good, white peaches - good when orchard is open (call for update), potatoes - Kennebec (dig your own only on Sat.) - 8/29 last day for digging

4. Homestead Farm: Email update 8/26/09 -- tomatoes - fantastic, last call for blackberries & peaches, Jonathan apple picking coming soon

5. Rock Hill Orchard: Called 8/28/09 -- green beans, wax beans, blackberries, flowers, red raspberries

6. Lohr’s Orchard: Called 8/28/09 -- nothing until end of September with pumpkins & apples

7. Baugher’s Farm Orchard: Called 8/28/09 -- peaches, apples -- pick-your-own may be cancelled if there's too much rain: CALL AHEAD!

8. Shaw Orchards: Called 8/28/09 -- apples start in September w/ Gala

9. Glade-Link Farms: Called 8/21/09 -- nothing until mid-September

10. Milburn Orchards: Email update 8/11/09 -- raspberries, blackberries, grapes

Update 8/21/09

1. Butler’s Orchard: Called 8/21/09 -- blackberries - excellent $2.29/lb, raspberries - good $4.19/lb, flowers

2. Huber’s Farm: Called 8/21/09 -- pickles, green beans, lima beans, tomatoes, eggplant, hot & sweet peppers, okra, red beets, squash, onions, blackberries - limited, parsley

3. Larriland Farm: Email update 8/20/09 -- yellow peaches - good, thornless blackberries - good, red & yellow raspberries - good, regular, Roma & grape tomatoes - good, leeks - good, many different flowers, honey crisp apples - good, white peaches - good when orchard is open (call for update), potatoes - Kennebec (dig your own only on Sat.)

4. Homestead Farm: Email update 8/19/09 -- tomatoes - fantastic, blackberries - slowing down, peaches - fading fast, zinnias available

5. Rock Hill Orchard: Called 8/21/09 -- blackberries, flowers, red raspberries, green beans later this week

6. Lohr’s Orchard: Called 8/21/09 -- peaches $0.65/lb (last of the season)

7. Godfrey’s Farm: Called 8/21/09 -- no mention of pick-your-own

8. Baugher’s Farm Orchard: Called 8/21/09 -- peaches (last of season), McIntosh apples

9. Catoctin Mountain Orchard: Called 8/21/09 -- no answer

10. Shaw Orchards: Called 8/21/09 -- blueberries still in the orchard

11. Glade-Link Farms: Called 8/21/09 -- nothing until mid-September me

12. Milburn Orchards: Email update 8/11/09 -- raspberries, blackberries, grapes 

Update 8/7/09

1. Butler’s Orchard: Called 8/7/09 -- blueberries - scattered, flowers, blackberries - excellent, red raspberries - available

2. Huber’s Farm: Called 8/7/09 -- red beets, hot & sweet peppers, squash, blackberries, lima beans, cherry tomatoes, regular tomatoes, parsley, eggplants, okra, half runner beans

3. Larriland Farm: Email update 8/4/09 -- yellow peaches - excellent, red & yellow raspberries - large & picking is fair, sweet onions - good, leeks - good, many different flowers, nectarines - good, white peaches - good when orchard is open (call for update), blueberries - scattered, tomatoes - start of season w/ regular red round garden variety, potatoes - Yukon Gold & All Blue (dig your own only on Sat.)

4. Homestead Farm: Email update 8/5/09 -- blackberries - good, peaches - good, zinnias available

5. Rock Hill Orchard: Called 8/7/09 -- blackberries, flowers

6. Lohr’s Orchard: Called 8/7/09 -- peaches $0.65/lb

7. Godfrey’s Farm: Called 8/7/09 -- no pick-your-own

8. Baugher’s Farm Orchard: Called 8/7/09 -- peaches

9. Pryor’s Orchard: Called 8/7/09 -- no more pick-your-own this year

10. Catoctin Mountain Orchard: Called 8/7/09 -- no answer

11. Shaw Orchards: Email update 8/6/09 -- blueberries still going strong on the far side of the field

12. Spring Valley Farm: Called 8/7/09 -- final day of picking in 2009, blackberries - limited, blueberries - limited & scattered, few peaches

13. Glade-Link Farms: Called 8/7/09 -- no pick-your-own at this time

14. Milburn Orchards: Called 8/7/09 -- blackberries & raspberries $4.35/lb

15. Walnut Springs: Called 8/7/09 -- 2009 season is over

16. Garden of Eden: Called 8/7/09 -- plenty of blueberries