Berry & Veggie Picking FAQs

When is Berry and Veggie Season?

We have blueberries from around mid-May through mid-June, depending on the season. Blackberries ripen usually the end of May or early June, and have about a 3 week season. We sometimes plant various vegetables to be ripe while the berries are in season. Unfortunately, we do not plant year around or sell at the farmer's markets. We are a small family operation and only offer pick-your-own produce. Also the honey from our bees (on premises) is only available during berry season.

What Do We Charge?

There is NO admission / picking fee. We charge for produce that you pick, by the pound, approximately. (We usually round down!!!) See our price list on this website. In addition, you are welcome to play with the animals. We take several forms of payment - cash, credit cards or checks. Sorry, we do not accept apps , such as Venmo or Zelle.

How Many People Can Go On One Reservation?

Up to 6 people per reservation, including kids. So, our 'system' does not allow us to specify number of people per reservation. No need for separate reservations for each adult... We pick by reservation only on the days we are open, (Saturdays and Tuesdays) during berry season. We do this to ensure that everyone has a good experience at our farm and gets enough produce.

Arrival / What to Wear

We open at 8:00 AM on Saturdays and Tuesdays, and do not allow early picking. That said, if you want blackberries, it is best to arrive just before 8:00 to get a bucket. Blueberries are plentiful so arrive anytime from 8:00 to 10:00 for the best selection.

It is best to wear comfy clothes, sneakers and a hat, along with sunscreen. There is not shade in the fields. If it has rained (we pick rain or shine), it is best to wear waterproof shoes. Also, good to wear some insect repellent. We don't have many but there are fire ants and sometimes deer flies.

We Do NOT Spray

We do not use chemical sprays. Blueberries do not require us to spray. The other produce is also not sprayed, so we do not know until harvest what made it. Please subscribe to our newsletter to know what we have and when.

Horses and Other Animals

There are horses, a mule, chickens and even two pygmy goats on our farm for you to experience. We encourage you (and kids of all ages) to interact with the animals by providing treats for the horses and goats for you to feed them. Just be careful, keep your hand flat and have fun!

Also, if you want bring your dog, please have him / her on a leash. We have a couple of friendly dogs that hang out with us while we are working.

Picnics

We have a few tables and chairs on the farm to allow for picnics in the shade of our beautiful oak trees. So bring your lunch (or even breakfast!) and enjoy after a morning of picking berries and veggies. Water and soft drinks are available along with free frozen flavor ice for the kids.

Field Trips

We can accommodate field trips on Thursdays during the blueberry season. Please call us for details and schedule early!!!!

Call us to arrange field trip

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