Farms
All Seasons Orchard
Editor’s note: originally published in 2017 on Little Lake County. The air is crisp, the leaves are starting to turn, and you can almost smell the scent of apples in the wind. Fall has arrived […]
Farms
Fall
McHenry County Farm Stroll
McHenry County has strong agricultural roots. But if you think those roots have withered you would be mistaken. There are still lots of working, and thriving, farms all over McHenry County and this weekend families […]
Apples
U-Pick Apple Orchards in McHenry County
Plaid shirts, apple cider, delicious cinnamon sugar doughnuts, and back-to-school time all signal the start of the apple picking season. While most of us in McHenry County do not have apple trees in our backyards, […]
Berry Picking
Strawberry and Berry Picking in McHenry County
My kids can eat their weight in berries and then some! Find unlimited berries which will make for some amazing smoothies, shakes, pies and cakes, or just breakfast in my house! Read on to find […]
Farms
McHenry County Farmers Markets
Market Season is about to begin! Visiting the Farmers Market is one of my favorite family activities. Aside form the fresh produce you get to talk to the people that grew the food, meet other […]
Farms
Little McHenry County Guide to CSA’s
A winter like we have had can have you longing for summer. If you are craving those fresh and bright fruits and vegetables of summer now is the time to start planning for it! I […]
Farms
Winter Farmers Markets in McHenry County
It may be getting colder but you don’t have to give up supporting your local farmers. Many of your favorite markets will move indoors to continue providing fresh veggies and artisan products all season long. […]
Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkin Patches in McHenry County
The Little McHenry County Pumpkin guide contains some paid listings. There is no need to grab a pumpkin when you are grocery shopping. McHenry County (and the surrounding areas) have plenty of farms that will […]
Berry Picking
Fall Berry Picking in McHenry County
Did you miss out on strawberries in June? Apples not doing it for you? Well, fall raspberries are ripe for the picking in our area, so plan a trip with the kids and head out […]
Apples
U-Pick Apples in McHenry County
There is nothing sweeter than picking and eating your own fresh fruit. While all of the berries may have been plucked off of the bushes, that doesn’t mean that U-pick season has to end. It […]