Cowan Lake, Caesars Creek, Clinton County Farmers Market, Southwest Ohio Farms - clinton county

Many varieties of berries and apples. 22141 SR 251, Midland, Ohio 45148. (513) 875-2500. Email address: adaeh@tds.net.

Over 65 varieties of fruits and vegetables, as well as free-range chickens, eggs and straw are grown on the farm. The family offers a popular "u-pick" strawberry field each summer. Open April-October, Monday-Saturday 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday noon-7 p.m. 234 W. SR 350 (Corner of SR 68 & SR 350), Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 383-2133.

Established in 1821, this 180-acre farm plants pumpkins, winter squash, ornamental corn and a mixture of broomcorn. Generally their strawberry season runs from early May until late June. Call for "u-pick" information. 885 N. George Rd., Clarksville, Ohio 45113. (937) 203-8289.

Pick-your-own asparagus. Open mid-April to mid-June, Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 2514 Center Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-2384.

Fruits and Vegetables: apples, beans, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, grapes, lettuce, melons, onions, peaches, pears, peppers, plums, potatoes, pumpkins, red raspberries, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, zucchini. Other: baked goods, jams and jellies. Plants: annuals, bedding plants, dried flowers, perennials, shrubs, trees. Open every Saturday and Sunday, including Memorial Day and Labor Day, featuring vendors inside and outside, fully air-conditioned building. 7763 SR 73 W., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-1660.

June through October - Multi-farms bring a wide array of produce to two separate locations. 81 W. Main St., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-0901.

Specializing in dried lavender bundles, fine lavender products, herbal teas and glasswork. All lavender and herbs are grown and processed on site. Workshops and wildflower walks by reservation. Open 11 am - 3 pm Fridays & Saturdays Memorial Day weekend until the first frost or by appointment. 2195 S. Clarksville Rd., Clarksville, Ohio 45113. (937) 725-0803.

Hand pick your own lavender bundle, learn to make candles, create a wreath or pamper yourself with holistic health services and enjoy a yoga class in the fields of lavender. Attend one of many scheduled workshops, bring the little ones for a scavenger hunt and visit the Earthship. Peaceful Acres is located .2 mile from the Historic Martinsville Road Covered Bridge. Open June and July and by appointment. 2387 Martinsville Rd., Martinsville, Ohio 45146. 513-322-2415.

Located near Wilmington, Pickard Farms provides a variety of farm and garden products and services. Their products include hay, straw, fresh eggs, beef, chickens and garden vegetables. They also have many loyal customers for their homemade cookies and breads at the Clinton County Farmers Market. Please call for special orders. 1129 Hoskins Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-5000.

Specializing in strawberries and raspberries, "u-pick" available. Strawberries available late May to early June. Raspberries available mid June to early July. Open May-July, Daily 8 a.m.-dusk. 2822 Center Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177. (937) 382-4004.

State certified organic produce farm. Fruits, vegetables and eggs. Open June-August, Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 394 SR 380, Clarksville, Ohio 45113. (937) 289-3151.