A friend a work told me about this place after over hearing me talking about wanting to finally go…read moreStrawberry picking. The farm is listed as 'Fairview Sod Farm' which if your a non-local like myself wouldn't have even found this place by doing a typically search for Strawberry picking. We went there on 5/20 which Waze got us there very easily and pulled up to a nice sized sign which further confirmed we were at the right place. We turned in and saw a small Booth that had 'Strawberries' so we pulled up. Met up with the owners wife who was really nice and she gave us the breakdown as to where on the farm to go (1 min drive), what section of the SB field was ready for picking and the price which was ($1.75lb at the time of writing. She also explained she could either provide a box for .75c which can be used each time we visited (yearly too if the box holds up) or stated we could use your own bag. We opted for the box. The SB field was pretty big to me and since I've never been I had no reference all I knew is that there was an abundance of plants and we quickly gathered up 6lbs of the best tasting Strawberries we've ever had. It must be a freshness thing, because they are damn good! I'm not saying that they are the best farm in DE, but it is definitely better than store bought berries and good enough that I have no issues recommending them. We will definitely be going there this coming weekend and keep visiting as long as SB are available this season ...as well as in the future!

A hidden gem in Delco. Nestled on a hill just off Wawa road you'd never know it was here. This is…read morean alpaca farm but there are also pigs, turkeys, ducks and other baby birds. Today I was there for "farm day " which was a chance to view the animals on a beautiful fall day and shop at vendors lined up along the path. These vendors seemed to be picked for their close to nature wares which included natural soap and scrubs, the lady Who Made cork handbags, A man and woman who made beer bottle openers out of half horseshoes, and the lady who made homemade dog treats. I was thrilled to purchase 2 handmade items from Annabelle's Wish stand. Annabelle's Wish helps children and family struggling with rare neurological disorders. All of these items are brand new and donated so I got 2 items for a steal and the $31 went directly to help the kids. Made my week! Www.Annabelleswish.org

I was there YESTERDAY for "Farm Day" (Dee M. and I must have just missed each other) and our 12…read moreyear old had a marvelous time feeding alpacas, pigs and emus, and petting bunny rabbits. A terrific place!

Highly recommend! We had a wonderful experience today at the Pickled Collie Farm goat…read moresocialization. My husband and I took our daughter and some of her friends. The goats were so precious. Sean the owner was very kind and welcoming. We sat in the barn and each held a baby and most of them fell asleep in our arms. It was a great morning!

Thank you to the beautiful people who work hard to bring fresh, local spices and herbs to our home…read more Each time we get a delivery, our dogs bark so they can say hi to the friendly people who do the deliveries. I Highly recommend Second Chances Farms to anyone who loves fresh, locally grown vegetables in the winter time!

This hidden gem is worth finding for a number of reasons!…read more First is the self-guided garden tour with a dozen sections where you can enjoy all manner of growing things from vegetables to flowers to trees native to the area. Next is the community art gallery. This lovely space where one wall is glass offers a rotating exhibit of horticultural-related works of fine art, some of which are for sale. An opening reception is held the evening of the first Friday of each month when visitors can meet the artist. Otherwise, regular hours are 9 AM to 5 PM. Third is the architecture. The main building, once a 19th. century row house, has won awards for its transformational design into the DCH headquarters with a public horticultural library, meeting, classroom and office space, and art gallery. In addition there's a pavilion constructed of recycled timber from the Sardo Warehouse on the Christina River, salvaged balustrades form the Van Buren Street bridge, a 1904 horse trough originally located in Kirkwood Park, lampposts formerly located in Brandywine Park, an old millstone and Belgium blocks found on site during renovation, an artistic garden gate incorporating antique gardening tools, courtyard walls built of 1930's WPA project bricks, and locally made mosaics on the terrace. A not-for-profit organization, DCH is dedicated to cultivating a greener community. Membership benefits include discounts on educational programs and at local garden centers, and opportunities to volunteer. Inside and outside, the garden and center are available for wedding, social, and business functions.

Saengerbund Oktoberfest is an annual festival that celebrates German-American heritage with food,…read moremusic, beer, amusements and shopping. It occurs the third weekend of September normally. Although it is nothing like Oktoberfests in Germany, it is about as close as you'll get without boarding a plane and using your passport. We went and had a great time last Fall. It was an easy trip from the Philadelphia area and offered much more than the weak Octoberfests that seem to pop up and disappear forever in the Philly area. The highlights were the food and music under the big tent! The beer was good, but the offerings were a tad disappointing. None of the beers that make German beers the envy of others. Like at any festival, the prices are on the high side. Everything is paid for using tickets that can be purchased at booths throughout the venue. The plum cake is awesome! Sweet yet a bit sour-not overly sugary or heavy. The other desserts are also very good. I was excited about the roast pork-but found it a bit bland and greasy. The sausages and sides were all a little disappointing-they could and should be improved. In general, buffet-quality food, at festival prices. The music was good, and as would be expected, hyper-traditional German "muzik." The dancers clearly do what they do out of pride and love-definitely a mom and dad dance club vibe to their performances. But that makes it even more charming and far better than an Epcot Center-Disney-Gone-Wild über-version of traditional german dances. Saengerbund Oktoberfest also has a carnival-like midway with rides (included in the price of admission). Certainly a plus for the kids-should you bring any. Also there is a good selection of "German" souvenir kitsch at über-prices so you can take home a reminder of the day or as a shout-out to your german heritage. One big downside (at least for me) is the "let's go drink beer until we puke" element that seems to become more prevalent as the day turns into night. Another downside is the porta-potty situation. Too few pottys, too many people waiting in long lines, and too many drunken 20-somethings "sneaking" into the bushes to release über-amounts of kidney-processed beer.

Attended my very good friends wedding there, mostly the reception but it was fun. Pretty roomy, big…read moredance floor, the bar area was tucked behind the stage. The staff hired to tend the bar were friendly. I like that it was decorated with German stuff. Pretty conveniently located too, close to the highway so you're not searching for it. I especially liked the vast selection of beers.

The Brandywine Museum has a special place in my heart. Intimate and welcoming, it is set in a…read morebeautiful natural environment, a wall of windows overlooking the river and green foliage. The focus on nature is a fitting homage to the special place the Wyeth family holds for the museum. This family of painters made their home in the area, and Andrew Wyeth - in partnership with his wife Betsy - took the local landscape, architecture and people as his life's work. However, the family produced three generations of artists, and there is usually at least one, carefully curated, Wyeth exhibit on display at the museum at any given time. Each time I come I learn about a different aspect of their art, and fall in love a little bit more. You can also take a tour of the artists' home and studio, as well as the newly installed N.C. Wyeth mural in the Round Barn, constructed just for this purpose. These tours need a reservation and cost extra, but worth it if you are able to splurge.

The Brandywine Museum is a treasured spot we've visited several times this year. Permanent exhibits…read moreare wonderful, and the rotating exhibits are especially interesting. A beautiful spot in scenic Chadds Ford.

Stopped in here for a flight of wine and a warm bowl of soup to enjoy after driving back from my…read moresister's house in Jersey. I choose a full body Merlot's Merlot named after their dog which was a contrast to the strawberry wine and white semi sweet that I also had. The location is about 25 minutes from Newark and Wilmington across the Delaware Bridge so it made it easy to visit and had a nice day trip. The Italian Wedding soup was served with bread to mix it up with the wine flight. The space was quiet and quiant with a group enjoying themselves outside while two couples were at the bar. I parked myself at the bar and was introduced to Steven who was a retired engineer/entrepreneur who shared the history of some of the wines with me and some tastings. One of the reds was named after their international son in memory and it's always personal and valuable where a small business remembers its roots.

Small yet mighty winery! The staff here was super friendly and made us feel at home! (Literally…read morefelt like someone's backyard). The vineyard was open for us to walk around and take cute pictures. The food/flights here are amazing! Highly recommend the soup flight (homemade)