Peach Picking Maryland – who doesn’t love a freshly picked peach? Depending on which farm grows which varieties, you can typically pick peaches from June right through to September. Have a look at some great places to pick your own peaches in MD. Lewis Orchards 18901 Peach Tree Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842 Lewis … Read more
Best Places for Strawberry Picking Maryland – Strawberries! Little vibrant red bites of deliciousness, that give everyone the nostalgic taste of summer. Well known for pairing superbly with lashings of cream, strawberries are also heroes of the fruit world as they provide vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols. Strawberries are … Read more
Apple Picking Maryland – The notion of apple picking is one that conjures up romantic images of happy families exploring picturesque orchards and picking crisp red fruit with golden leaves. The perfect family activity has been created, with no tech in sight! As you explore MD in the autumn be sure to get out into the … Read more
Scariest Haunted House Maryland – are you looking for a spooky haunted house to visit this fall? We love scary haunted houses and visit lots of them if we can, though I have to say I always shriek the loudest! It’s the live scare actors that always terrify me! So, whether you want to … Read more
Best Fruit Picking Farms in MD for Family Days Out – There are so many wonderful farms in Maryland to visit, almost all year round. You can pick strawberries, cherries, lavender, blueberries, asparagus, and sunflowers in the early part of the year. Later on there are raspberries, blackberries, pears, apples and pumpkins ripening in the fields. … Read more
Places for Cherry Picking Maryland– we have a fabulous list of farms that do pick your own cherry picking. You can eat them raw, make jam or add them to pies. You can even freeze cherries. In fact, check out our Cherry Crisp Recipe! Here is a list of cherry farms in MD. While you … Read more
Best Christmas Tree Farms in Maryland– taking the family to buy a pre-cut Christmas tree or even to cut your own Christmas tree is a wonderful annual tradition that is much loved in our household. Wandering through the fields to find the perfect tree that is the right height, with symmetrical branches and the right … Read more
Alpaca Farms in Maryland – alpacas are the most gentle creatures. Most farms allow you to pet or take a walk with the alpacas, sometimes you can get involved in feeding them. Many have farm shops where you can buy gorgeous products such as woven with fine alpaca fiber. Have a look at our list … Read more
Places for the best petting zoo Maryland. We loved taking the kids to petting farms when they were smaller. Playful lambs in the spring, cute piglets, goats and all sorts of chickens and geese the rest of the year! So, let’s take a look at the Best Places for Petting Farms in MD. Baugher’s … Read more
Lavender Fields Maryland – Perhaps surprisingly, fragrant, graceful lavender belongs to the mint family of herbs. Well known and easily recognized by its silvery-green foliage and purple, pink, or white flowers, it is a perennial plant that can live up to 20 years. Lavender is grown throughout the world today, and is native to areas … Read more