8 . Here are a few places to harvest some of the best treats of spring, summer, and fall.
Waters Orchard (果园) |Gaithersburg, MDThis is a great place for apple picking. Just come in late summer and fall. After parking, it’s a 5-10 minutes’ walk to the orchard. Hours are12:00 — 5:00 p.m. on Fridays, and 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. on weekends. Pick-your-own (PYO) pricing is by the peck (配克) — $15/half peck, $22/peck, and an entry fee for two is included. It’s $5/guest after that.
Homestead Farm | Poolesville, MDHomestead Farm no longer grows strawberries. Its first crop will be tart cherries in June, and other berries will be ripe soon after. Peaches and apples come later. There are also animals to visit (goats, pigs, and chickens), and watching goats climb along the goat walk is always a trip for kids. The farm operates seven days a week, and PYO hours are 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m..
Hollin Farms | Delaplane, VAHollin Farms’ strawberry picking season will begin in late May and last several weeks. Hours are 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday. If you come in summer, peaches, blackberries, red raspberries and sour cherries are available. Apples are ready in late summer, and fall brings green vegetables, potatoes, and dig-your-own peanuts. And a special P.S. (备注) to meat lovers: they pride themselves on their grass-fed beef.
Great Country Farms | Bluemont, VAGreat Country Farms is well-known for its seasonal festivals and fun farm-themed attractions. Their U-pick strawberry fields will open in May. The weekends of May 20 — 21 and May 27 — 28 are the annual Strawberry Jubilee with live music, pie-eating contests, tasty food, and more. Admission is $10/child and $12/adult, and it’s open daily during 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m..
1. How much should a family of four pay if they buy 2-peck apples?
2. Which time is suitable for people to visit Hollin Farms?
A.3:00 p.m. on Monday. | B.11:00 a.m. on Thursday. |
C.8:30 a.m. on Saturday. | D.5:00 p.m. on Sunday. |
3. What can visitors do at Great Country Farms on May 21?
A.Pick strawberries and peaches. | B.Enjoy grass-fed beef for free. |
C.Interact with goats and chickens. | D.Take part in a pie-eating contest. |