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.