Cheap, sweet date

Ever since last month when my boyfriend had a gig near a strawberry farm in Reynolds I wanted to pick strawberries. We were supposed to head back to Reynolds for the Strawberry Festival at the end of April and stop and pick them then, but he ended up having to work and I went to the festival with a co-worker instead.

Well, Saturday finally was my chance to make good on my strawberry picking needs. My boyfriend and I headed out to Elliott Farm in Lizella on our own strawberry picking adventure. The weather was overcast, but the clouds were parting quickly and the weather was heating up. We were given a white bucket, and with a few quick instructions (go deep and look through the brush) we were on our way.

We looked for bright red ones and big ones. It became a contest to see who could find the best strawberry. I could hardly wait until we paid for our strawberries to see if they were as sweet as they seemed (they were). When we finished, we paid about $4 for our collection ($1.85/pound) and then $2 for a cup of homemade strawberry ice cream (very yummy!) to share. Before leaving, we wandered around the farm, looking at the goats, peacocks, roosters, horses and other assorted animals. All in all, it may have been the cheapest date ever, adding up to a whopping $6.

Strawberry season is set to last through June, so if you're looking for a fun, cheap date or even something to do with friends, you definitely should consider picking strawberries. A list of "pick your own (fill in various fruits and vegetables) farms" can be found here. What are some other fun, cheap dates available in Middle Georgia?