As the county with the lowest percentage of open space in southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware County is not someplace you might expect to find agricultural activity, but there is more than you think.
Linvilla Orchards is probably the best know agricultural operation. Not only do they grow fruit here, but it has been a beloved local attraction for decades, featuring hay rides, pick your own produce, playgrounds, visits with animals, and a wonderful market.
Pick your own.
Out the back to some cornfields.
A visit with Mr. Billy Goat.
A pony ride to remember.
Indian Orchards Farms is near Linvilla and sells locally grown and organic produce. It has some pick your own options as well.
Farmstand at Indian Orchards.
Obey the Orchard Rules!
Pick your own blueberries.
Finally, Hidden Valley Horse Farm is located within Ridley Creek State Park and offers boarding, riding, and instruction. It was hard to get close enough to photograph anything, and the horses all had their butts to me.
One of the residents.
I went to Octoraro Lake in southern Lancaster and Chester Counties hoping to find some elusive bird species, but came back with these photos instead.
There was an interesting view of this silo from the lake.
One of the area’s many picture perfect farms.
Tobacco field, Lancaster County. Not many Pennsylvanians are aware that we grow tobacco here in the state.
I just thought this was a really nice looking barn. I loved the natural wood board look.
Free kittens. I nearly stopped …
This year’s calves getting round the clock monitoring for proper health and growth.
