Pick-Your-Own Farms a Top Pick
F ERICA SILVERMAN | JE STAFF
Linvilla Orchards
Courtesy of Linvilla Orchards
ruit trees and berries are in full bloom across the region, and
are ripe for picking.

Here are profi les of a handful of the many local farms
and orchards where you and your family can pick your own,
shop locally grown harvests and products and enjoy upcoming
festivals. Make sure you check the hours before you go, which can
change seasonally. If you intend on picking, you may want to
check which fruits are available, since the ripening schedule can
vary. Linvilla Orchards
137 W. Knowlton Road
Media 610-876-7116
Linvilla.com Pick-your-own entrance fee is $6. Fruits and vegetables are
priced separately from the fee, and you must pay for what
you pick.

Th e Linvill family has owned the farm since 1914. Th e grandfa-
ther bought the property initially to build a villa, or a location for
retreats, and then he began planting fruit trees. Generations have
continued to grow the business, said Norm Schultz, 55, the farm
manager for 21 years, as he turned off his tractor.

Today, Linvilla spans 335 acres, 160 of which are in production.

In the 1970s, pick-your-own became popular for cutting out
the middleman and saving costs to the consumers, while still
increasing the revenue for growers, Schultz said. Th roughout the
’80s and ’90s, produce imports from aboard increased, so fruits
became available year-round.

Today, pick-your-own is popular due to the experience, and
people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint and buy local
and fresh, Schultz said.

Since the 1940s, the focus had been on yielding more and
making the fruit look attractive, but breeders are now trying to
create better fl avor in the varieties, he said.

Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries are just
some of the fruit picking options, as well as peaches, plums,
Grew prize-winning roses.

Pushed the tire swing for hours.

Had a picnic under the oak tree.

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