One of the pick your own farms in the Maryland suburbs. The pickings are well announced on the…read morewebsite. They charge a cover. The hike to the orchards could be a bit, but they have tractors during high season. Pickings depends on how the crops are doing and how picked out they are. I go there multiple times a year from blueberries to peaches to apples and they are generally good. The farm store also sells a lot of produce.

Homestead Farms is the kind of place that reminds you why a little fresh air and wide-open acreage…read morecan work wonders. The property goes on and on--plenty of room for kids to run, adults to exhale, and everyone to claim their perfect apple-picking spot without bumping elbows. The apple selection is top-tier: crisp, plentiful, and varied enough to make you rethink your recipes. Whether you're team Honeycrisp, Stayman, Fuji, or "I just want the prettiest one," they've got you covered. It's an excellent family outing--easy parking, nice country store organized staff, scenic views, and cute working farm charm. A Maryland must worth returning to every fall.

When the peaches call, you must go! Something in my body told me to check the website to see if…read morepeaches were ready earlier this week, and to my surprise, they had stopped the picking to allow more fruit to ripen. Do you know what that meant!? It means they had already started picking them and I was late! Again! I remembered to look again today and it said it was open but it might not last all day and they highly doubt there would be peaches available to pick for Saturday or Sunday. The website noted the late freeze in April didn't give them a great harvest this year. That meant RUN RUN RUN ‍ so that's exactly what I did. Although I missed two exits getting there SMH, I pulled up, changed my shoes, and opened my trunk to grab my little red wagon. To my dismay, it was not there! I could not believe it because how was I going to haul all my peachesand by myself?! I quickly called my mama and she told me she indeed still had its. I was heartbroken because I was already by myself and no one could come such last minute but now I have to somehow carry the heavy peaches through the field and the hot sun. I looked around and saw wheelbarrows but already knew they would be way too heavy for me to pull around the field so I quickly emptied a reusable bag for my box to go in, and headed to the stand. This year you have to purchase a entry band for everyone that is within the field. That $3 goes towards the farm and whatever they need. Years prior, container size you purchased dictated how many people could go into the field to cleft l collect for that box. Bigger box, more people. I noticed a sign stating I couldn't bring a tote bag in the field and the gentleman explained he would have to check it on the way out. I didn't really care about that and explained to him how I left my wagon and he offered for me to use one of their wheelbarrows. I declined at first because I knew it was going to be too heavy for me to haul around and I instantly had flashbacks of back in the day trying to move that thing. I decided to walk over and see how heavy it was. Guess what!? These wheelbarrows are so lightweight! They're not even made of steel LOL I was so happy and quickly grabed the wheelbarrow, put my box in along with my things, and headed into the field after paying. The smell of peaches fermenting has got to be one of my all-time favorites! It was a warm day today so I definitely took my time and tried to find shade as I picked my peaches. My box quickly filled up so I grabbed one, munched on it and then left after taking some video. What a quick visit. I knew my next stop was to grab my favorite peach butter so I headed to the store. They have less products this year and I wondered how our current climate has been impacting other farms which helps supply their store. They have a few different varieties of mushrooms all boxed for 10 bucks to include lion's mane, porcini, yellow trumpets and others. I made my way around the perimeter of the store and saw some of the usuals like beef jerky, beeswax candles, kraut, cheeses, milk and such. When I got to my favorite spot with my peach butter, there was none! The whole top shelf was empty! This has happened to me before and I had to come back. Hopefully I'll be able to grab some at a later date but if you go grab me a jar lol. I then started looking for to Taharka's ice cream and noticed a deep freezer with a sign indicating the ice cream was inside. I decided not to grab any because I wasn't too sure if I was headed straight home or not. The last time I had to eat both pints so that they didn't melt in my car . . . . . I can't wait for my next adventure at Larriland. The fall will be a great time to visit as well. Oh yeah, right now currently they have onions, tomatoes, potatoes, beets and some other pick your owns in season as well. Happy picking

Despite telling us the picking was "good," the berries were small and the rows were picked over…read more Two adults spent almost three hours filling one flat because the open rows had relatively few berries. (Lots of moldy or rotten big ones to ignore.) We later found much more productive rows but were told those rows were not yet open. $4/person admission, $49 for a large flat, pay before you see the field. Disappointed.

Who knew this hidden gem was so close to home. I was able to take all 5 (and one on the way) of my…read moreGrandkids to this family farm in Southern Maryland. On the property, we visited the petting zoo, did a kid's corn maze (along with a slide), took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and had the kids pick out their own pumpkins. They had a ball! The farm also has fresh vegetables, ciders, honey, jams, meat and other items available for purchase. The entry fee is $11 for those 2 and above which I think is reasonable. They also have ice cream(which they all loved), milkshakes, root beer floats and pulled pork sandwiches available for purchase. They have strawberry and blackberries for picking in the spring(will be back). The family was very friendly and informative. was friendly. My Grandkids had a ball. This is what I call good, clean fun.

Their meats and vegetables were really good . I tried their blackberry cider amazing,service was…read moreexcellent very friendly

This stop was such a treat for my kids. We stopped by for their Strawberry Festival. They didn't…read morehave any strawberries for picking, but my kids loved the many play areas, face painting, panning for gems and the shop that had such fresh produce like tomatoes, corn on the cob, strawberries along with baked goods like apple cider donuts, cookies and other treats. The service on site was on top of things. It was easy to check-in and get into the festival. The atmosphere was fun, with many fellow parents looking to exhaust their kids. Overall, a great experience!

What an amazing day spent here. They hosted the Stawberry Festival. There was a fee of $8…read more There was plenty of parking for all. My only draw back was there was no signage for the strawberries. We did not get to that part. However, there was plenty activities and fun for the kiddos. Live music, slushies alcohol/non alcohol, food trucks, and animals. For those that wanted to rest or eat there was a pavilion with plenty of tables and chairs. I know on during the fall there are even more seasonal activities to include pumpkin patch and hayrides. I will definitely make an effort to stay in touch with events here. Was definitely relaxing.

We searched for a farm whose peaches weren't wiped out due to the winter frost. This was such a…read moreplace! Beautiful countryside, there were clear signs that directed you to the orchard. Employees intercepted us to pay for the peaches and whatever extras( honey, jams, veggies) we wanted. There are porta potty's if you need them. The trees are on a slight incline if there's some that have difficulty walking. We walked out with 2 pecks of peaches!

We came too late. No more peaches this year but the folks are nice. The orchard is well kept. No…read moremajor hills or hard terrain good for children and elders too.

Love the local fresh produce from Franks! The inexpensive, quality mulch and occasional native…read moreplants make it even better. Staff is always helpful and friendly.

I've been coming here for years and I'm in shock that I never wrote a review. Coming here is most…read moreliterally one of my favorite places. This is more my speed than Whole Foods or Trader Joe's. I'm a glam country girl and will forever be. Flowers, plants, fruit, vegetables, farm fresh meats, dairy, bakery items, etc, etc, etc. High quality, always fresh. Store is always clean. They just did an expansion of the store making more space for product placement & customers to roam. I love the open market feel. Staff...always friendly professional. I could have a bad day and coming here instantly cheers me up. Prices... health costs money but copays cost more. You choose. Parking... decent. The turnover is quick and I've never had to wait to park. People are usually in & out. Issues... the only herbs they sell is cilantro. I'm ok with that (mostly). But I really wish they had mint & basil. They are closed during winter. Makes sense but... Those are the longest 4 months for me.

Decided to check out this orchard. Apples are in season and that's what we went for…read more As you drive up, the workers will greet you and give you a bag for apples and tell you to take a picture of the map. If it's your first time here you may want to drive around before you park. Depending on what type of apples you're aiming for you may want to drive closer as it's an incline up. You pay for your apples at the store. There you can find pies, apple cider, bread, canned goodies and they also sell meats. The apple season began a month ago and most of the apple trees were picked at height level. We used an apple picker to get the apples high up. It was a beautiful, clear day ; about 80 degrees. Watch your ankles as the ground is uneven and there can be a lot of apples on the ground under and near the trees. There were other vendors near the store and portable toilets throughout the property. We are hoping to pick peaches next season!

Amazing prices, I got 9 apples, and apple cake for $12. The property was beautiful, you could see…read morethe mountain line. Trees were color coordinated based on apple variety. We had so much fun for our first time apple picking! They had tons of pumpkin and apple products in a farm store and baked goods, there were also some tents with vendors set up.

Queen Anne Farm has the best tomatoes and freshest local produce around. Everything is high…read morequality, the selection is excellent, and the staff is always friendly. If you're looking for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, this is the place to go. Highly recommend!

Beautiful produce & seasonal offerings. In spring & summer, produce is picked daily. This is a gem…read moreof a family farm!