Due to the “soft” winter, the strawberries
came in about two weeks early this spring.
We like to head for Thies Farms due to it’s prime
location. Be sure to head for the Maryland Expressway
location, although Thies Farms offered U-pick
strawberries this year at the Hanley location too.
We like to pick near the playground, because the
strawberries are smaller and sweeter.
Look at this cool toad we caught! To catch a frog or toad,
show kids how to put one hand on top of it,
rather than trying to cup it to catch it.
It takes some practice. Make sure your kids
get a chance to catch toads and frogs,
it’s one of the great pleasures of life!
Several new families came out for the first
time this year, and many families came
out on their own to pick on other days.
It’s always amazes me that families often
already know each other.
Riding the tractor seems to be a highlight for
the boys especially. We also had much discussion
of freezer jam, which makes an excellent teacher
appreciation gift at the end of the school year.
Watch the Green Spiral Facebook Page or go to
greenspiraltours@gmail.com and request to get on
the strawberry list. The strawberry list alerts you
when the strawberries are ready in spring, and gives you
tips, like the date of the Strawberry Festival.
The strawberries were very abundant this year,
and strawberry picking is a favorite Green Spiral activity.
We’ll be back next year…
Thank you Thies Farms!
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