A couple weeks ago I took the kids apple picking at Larriland Farms in Woodbine, Maryland. We were originally planning to visit Gardenhour Orchards, but they ended apple picking early this year.
We got to Larriland Farms about 11 AM and the parking lot by the barn was empty. I wasn’t sure if we had to walk to the Orchard or if we could drive. Luckily there are signs posted with instructions.
We drove from the barn to the orchard. The little man loved driving by the little lake.
When we got to the Orchard there were only a couple of cars in the parking lot. I put Miss E in the umbrella stroller and the little man helped me push her.
As you enter the orchard you can get bags at the carts and directions to the different types of apples. We decided to pick the apples for eating so headed in that direction.
On our way the little man found some rocks and had fun playing in the dirt.
When we finally reached the apples, the little man was so excited. We picked just over a pound of apples as we explored the orchard.
By the time we were done the little man was tired and didn’t want to walk anymore.
If you’re going apple picking with little people here are a few tips from our experience.
Tips for Apple Picking
Don’t bring the umbrella stroller
It’s difficult to push the stroller through the tall grass around the trees. If you need to bring something for a little one to ride in I would recommend a wagon.
Bring A Cut up Apple
As soon as we were done picking apples my little man wanted to eat one. He doesn’t do the best eating a whole apple. By bringing a precut apple I could had him a baggie of apple slices to eat on the car ride home.
How Many Apples?
Don’t pick more apples than you will be able to use. Watch how many apples you pick, at most orchards you pay per pound. I found that the prices at Larriland Farms seemed to be high. There was not any money saving by picking our own apples.
Have you taken your kids Apple Picking? What tips would you add to the list?
We LoVE to go Apple picking. I would also recommend bring water bottles. They are usually pricey to purchase on site but trekking all over the Orchard always makes my girls thirsty.
Great tip! I can’t believe I forgot to mention water. My little guy has his cup in one of the pictures!
I’ve always wanted to go apple picking but we have to drive a few hours away from where we live. Maybe we’ll make it a point to go next year!
It is fun but before you make the drive make sure it’s an awesome orchard or farm. The Peach festival we have visited in New Jersey is totally worth the drive. But they have additional activities, not just picking fruit.
I love apple picking in theory, but our favorite orchard is actually one where we just go and buy our apples already picked, lol. And like you mentioned, the prices of the apples already picked are actually better than when we go to the pick your own places! I do love all your tips though, very helpful!
Yeah it’s fun how doing more work costs more money. Apple picking is definitely more for the experience than getting a great deal.
I’ve been wanting to take my daughter apple picking! Looks like you had a great day 🙂
Thanks it was a lot of fun. I’m sure your daughter would love it.
I’ve never thought to do this but it sure sounds fun. Hmmm, definitely something to consider. Thank you for sharing!
It really is a fun fall activity, especially for little kids!
We just did our first apple picking this year and we had a blast. Although my boys aren’t toddlers, these tips would have been helpful if we took them when they were toddlers.
That’s awesome you took your boys. The first time I went apple picking I was in my late teens!