The kids love the u-pick farms during the summer. They run wild through the fields, usually eat more fruit than they should and hardly ever fill their buckets with berries. I end up picking most of the fruit that we take home to eat, cook and freeze. Not that I mind much though, I eat my fair share too.

One of our favorite u-pick farms is Dole's Orchard in Limington. Their prices are cheap and their berries are really sweet. If you're interested, check out Get Real, Get Maine for a searchable listing of u-pick farms in Maine.

Strawberry picking season is almost over however. It's unlike us to not be out on the first day of picking. But we've been a little distracted "treasure hunting" and managing our summer activity schedule that we haven't made time for collecting one of our favorite fruits. We're hoping to hit the fields tomorrow, as long as the thunderstorms stay at bay.

So old clothes, beach buckets and kids will be loaded in the car tomorrow to hit the fields for some tasty outdoor fun.