Travel & Outdoors
Where to ... Pick Your Own Fruit
Whether you prefer berry-laden American flag cakes or strawberry pies, fruit is a summer necessity. Picking your own is both fun and inexpensive. "There's very little structure," explains Bill Patterson of Patterson Farm in Chesterland. Here are four plac
by Jessica Roblin | Jun. 17, 2010 | 4:00 AM
Patterson Fruit Farm
Strawberry picking started in early June and ends July 3 (daily 8 a.m. until around 2 p.m.). If you miss your chance, don't worry. Peach picking by the basket starts in August and lasts for two to three weeks. 11414 Caves Road, Chesterland, 440-729-1964, pattersonfarm.com
Greenfield Berry Farm
This place offers strawberry-picking in June, blueberries through July and raspberries from August through November. "We follow organic practices," says owner Daniel Greenfield. "[We] don't spray pesticides." 2485 Major Road, Peninsula, 330-657-2924, greenfieldberryfarm.com
Blue Jay Orchard
"We expect you to see a real working farm," says owner Mary Evans. "We're one of the oldest pick-your-own apple orchards in Ohio." It has pick-your-own blueberries from late June to about mid-August and offers peaches through the end of August. 17909 Rapids Road, Hiram, 440-834-4318
Baumhart's Berry Farm
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