by Kathleen Hebblewaite
In summer nothing beats fresh air and fresh food. Picking your own fruits and vegetables gives the family exercise and lets kids discover where nutritious veggies and fruit come from. Here’s a list of farms that will welcome you and your little helpers.
Bennett Orchards
(Sussex County)
30933 Armory Rd., Frankford, DE
302-732-3358,
www.bennettorchards.com
Pick-Your-Own: Peaches.
Filasky’s Produce
(New Castle County)
1343 Bunker Hill Rd.,
Middletown, DE
302-378-2754
Pick-Your-Own: Peppers & tomatoes.
Milburn Orchards
(Cecil County, MD.)
1495 Appleton Rd., Elkton, MD
410-398-1349,
www.milburnorchards.com
Pick-Your-Own: Apples, blackberries & raspberries.
Kathleen Hebblewaite is a MetroKids editorial assistant.