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This month's notes: August 2008: Blueberries are here all parts of the U.S. Peaches are here! Don't miss them! Blackberries are gone in the South but are still going strong in the north. Apples are coming soon! Find a blueberry festival, peach festival or apple festival near you! Organic farms are still not common, but any that are, have the word ORGANIC by their name! Check out my easy canning instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide or How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Blount County

• Ainigma Farm - UPDATE June 4, 2008: A visitor tells me they are permanently closed (bought and renamed, see Lasseter, below)
  357 Mountain Drive , Remlap, AL.
• Baty Farms - Blueberries
  280 Baty Road, Cleveland , 205-559-7711. Open: June 15 to August 1, 7 am to 7 p.m.
• Daniel Allman - Tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, other vegetables
  5205 County Highway 24, Springville, 205-625-3047. Open: April to Nov., daylight to dark. 
• Ernest Phillips - Apples.  
  6211 County Highway 29, Oneonta, 205-274-8798. Open: July 4 to September 15, Monday to Saturday, daylight to dark; Closed on Sundays.
• Jerry Marsh Farm - Muscadines
  Marsh Cutoff Road, Box 234, Cleveland, AL, 35049. Phone: 205-681-8514.
• Keith McCay (aka McKay) - Strawberries. UPDATE May 10, 2007: The farm is closed / no longer in business
  591 County Highway 33, Oneonta, 205-559-7613. Open: April 1 to June 1, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 p.m. 
• Kenneth Witt Farm - Strawberries, cantaloupes, peaches, squash, cucumbers.  
  244 Peach Tree Drive , Hayden, 205-647-0354. Open: April to June.
• Lasseter Orchards - follows organic practices, blueberries, restrooms, picnic area
  357 Mountain Drive, Remlap, AL 35133. Phone: 205-680-9967. Email: yellowwood1@bellsouth.net. Directions: Directions from Birmingham: From I-59N, take Tallapoosa Street /Hwy 79 exit. Go north on highway 79 for 11-12 miles to its intersection with highway 75 at Pinson. Continue on highway 79 another 9.3 mi. At Mr. Willies Restaurant, turn right between Mr. Willies and Selfville Church of Christ. At first stop sign turn right and go .3 miles to Mountain Drive (across from Grace Church). Turn right on Mountain Drive and go .3 mile to 357 Mountain Drive on left (white fence). And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, August. Open: By appointment only Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm; (Call first for availability and to make appointment). Blueberries: June 20 to August 10. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. We raise our blueberries sustainably and organically and maintain the orchards with care. The blueberry orchards are well-maintained and are surrounded by ample lawn and shade for picnic or rest. It is recommended that folks wear hats and sunscreen, and that picking be done early in the morning or late afternoon. Refreshments and restrooms are avaialable. Please call (205)680-9967 to make an appointment before you come. No pets allowed. (ADDED: June 04, 2008)
• Moody's Blueberries - blueberries
  Highway 75, Oneonta , AL 35121 ; 205-274-7651. Open: mid-June to early Aug. by appointment only.  
• Trina Smith - Strawberries
  136 Co Rd 1518, Cullman, AL 35058. Phone: (256) 385-6772. Directions: 4 miles east of Holly Pond across Blount Co. line on left ¼ mile west of 231-278 4-way stop sign at Rainbow Crossing on right. Follow signs. Open: April 20-June 1, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
• Tumlin Farms - Muscadines, scuppernongs.  
  15120 State Highway 160, Cleveland , 205-559-7768. September 1 to Nov. 10, daylight to dark.

Calhoun County

• Bennett's Blueberry Farm - Blueberries (you pick or we pick)
  535 Ellie's Lane, Anniston, AL 36207. Phone: (256) 236-6410. Directions: 3 miles east of Golden Springs Shopping Center, off Choccolocco Road, Follow signs. Open: June 15-August 15. Call for other items
• Jerry Gilbert - Blueberries
  1281 Dogwood Lane, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Phone: (256) 435-4247. Directions: On Hwy 204 turn N on Nesbit Lake Rd 5 mi, right on Dogwood Lane, 1¼ mi, farm on left. Open: June 1 - July 15. Call for appointment and availability
• W.S. Graham - Blueberries, thornless blackberries
  3015 AL Hwy 204, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Phone: (256) 435-1125. Directions: Hwy 204 at 3 mile marker. Open: June 20-August 15. 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm 

Clay County

• Elna J. Dorris - Blueberries
  67675 Hwy 49 N, Lineville, AL 36266. Phone: (256) 488-5818. Directions: Hwy 49 North. Approx. 7 miles north of Lineville on left-follow signs. Open: June 10 - August 15, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 p, Saturday 8 am to noon.

Cullman County

• Chef's Place - blueberries, UPDATE: June 22, 2008: the owner tells me they are now permanently closed

Etowah County

• Norris Farm - Strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkins
  1261 Alfords Bend Road, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903. Phone: (256) 492-1108. Directions: From Gadsden take
  278 E to Hokes Bluff. From Applachion Hwy, follow signs to farm on Alfords Bend Road. Open: April-Oct
  on Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm. Call before you come, to see what’s being picked.
• Wills Creek Vineyards - muscadines
  10522 Duck Springs Road, Attalla, AL, 35954. Phone: 256-538-5452.

Jefferson County

• Bear Mountain Blueberry Farm 
  8227 Clayton Road, Springville, 205-681-8656. Directions: From Clay take the Old Springville Rd to Springville 2.5 miles. Turn left at Clayton Road, go 2.5 miles. Turn right at Zuber Rd Intersection. Open: July 15 to August 10, Monday to Friday by appointment; Saturday, 7 am to 7 p.m. ; Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m. Blueberries.
• The Berry Patch - Muscadines, scuppernongs, blueberries
  805 Pinewood Avenue, Hueytown, 205-491-3367. Directions: From B’ham: Take I- 59 W to Exit 115. Turn right, go approx. 4 miles Turn right at Conoco Station, go 1 block, turn left, go 1 block, turn right, go 1.5 miles from Spur Station. Sign on right. Open: June 1 to Oct. 15, Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 p.m. ; Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
• Max & Lydia Blackburn, Blueberries (Call for exact opening date)
  750 Blackburn Lane, Warrior, AL 35180. Phone: (205) 647-2420.  Directions: I-65 North Exit 282, (Warrior Robins). Go west ¼ mile. Left onto Blackburn Lane. Open: Mid June-Early August Wednesday to Saturday Daylight hours
• Blueberry Hill Farm - blueberries
  6630 Quinton Road, Dora, 205-674-7121 or 205-674-8424. Directions: Hwy 78 W to Graysville, Flat Top- West Jefferson exit. Stay on Flat Top Rd until you get to Snowville Brent Road, turn right. Turn left on Quinton Rd one quarter mile on left. Call for directions. Open: June to Aug., Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 p.m.
• Payne's Orchard - Peaches
  Tim Tate Road, Dora, 205-648-9301. Open: July 1 to August 31, 7 am to 7 p.m. Peaches.

Marion County

• James R. Lee - Blueberries
  822 16th St. N., Guin, AL 35563. Phone: (205) 468-2695. Directions: Call for directions. Open: July 1-August 1 Monday to Saturday Daylight hours

Shelby County

• Bob & Joyce Balch - Blueberries
  361 Lake View Drive, Sterrett, AL 35147.  (205) 672-2526. Directions: South of B’ham on 280 E: Left on Hwy 43, go 14 miles left on Hwy 55 & Hwy 43 Junction. Follow signs Call for times of opening
• Bryant Vineyards - muscadines
  1265 portland Street, Tarrant City, AL, 35217. Phone: 256-268-2638.
• Dale and Lea Callahan - muscadines and scuppernongs
  144 Tall Timber Road, Alabaster, AL 35007. Phone: 205-663-7090. Email us at: lea@askdrcallahan.com. Directions: Alabaster exit on I65. Take 119 south 3 miles. Turn right on CR 12 (Butler Road) and go 1 mile to Tall Timber Road. We are at the end of the road. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open August, September. Our hours are: Call for appointment. Late August through September.
• John T Lyon - Blueberries, tomatoes, okra, watermelons
  1700 Hwy 56, Wilsonville, AL 35186. Phone: (205) 669-9205. Directions: Between Columbiana & Wilsonville; approx. 8 miles south of Hwy 280 & 23 miles south of B’ham. Open: Sunrise to sunset 7 days a week
• Larry and Susan Wyatt - muscadines
  5909 South Shades Crest Road, Bessemer, AL 35023. Phone: 205-428-0254. NOTE: This appears to be sales from a home residence, so please be considerate and don't call after dark, or before 9 am.
• Morgan Creek Vineyards - Blueberries
  181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville, AL 35078. Phone: (205) 672-2053. Directions: US Hwy 280 E to Harpersville, right at light on Co Hwy 25, go ½ mi, take right on Co Rd 444, go 0.6 miles take left on Dead Hollow Road. Farm ½mile on right. Open: June 15 - August 15, Blueberries. Open: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm
• Smith U-pick - Blueberries (UPDATE May 4, 2007: They no longer grow strawberries) be sure to call and verify that they have blueberries to pick before you go!
  8939 Co Rd 51, Sterrett, AL 35147, (205) 678-6994. Directions: Hwy 280 East out of Birmingham to Co Rd 51 North, approx. 24 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 51, go 1 mile. Farm is on left side of the Road. Look for sign Open: April 1-June 30 -  Strawberries. Mon & Wednesday, 8 am to 4 pm, Friday and Saturday, 8 am to 12pm  --Blueberries Call for hours & days

St. Clair County

• The Berry Patch - blueberries
  265 Tanyard Lane, Pell City, AL 35125. Phone: 205-338-1462. Email: wendellwilson@centurytel.net. Directions: Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: sunrise to sunset on Monday to Saturday, and from 1 pm to sunset on Sunday.  Payment: Cash, checks. (UPDATED: July 05, 2008)
  A visitor writes on August 05, 2008: "This is a great place to go for a couple! My husband and I went today to pick some Blueberries & spend some quality time together to get away from everything. It's not a fancy place by any means, but we were left to pick what we wanted and take our time. The owner was at home with a broken leg but she was super nice when I spoke with her on the phone. They have buckets to pick in and bags to take you berries home in. They lost their blackberry bushes last year but they have replanted for next year. We'll be going back soon for some more of these YummY Berries!"
• Brown's Cut Flower Farm - follows organic practices, flowers,
  530 Mountain Top Loop (located in Cook Springs), Pell City, AL 35128. Phone: 205 410-5330. Email: rhender@centurytel.net . Directions: take I-20, to the Cook Springs Exit, number 152, if coming from the Birmingham area turn right, if coming from the Pell City area turn left, onto Cook Springs Rd, follow Cook Springs Road until it ends at Highway 78, cross Highway 78 to Mountain Top Loop, at the stop sign at the top of the mountain the farm is located on the right. Cook Springs Fire Department in on the left, farm is across from the fire department. When you take the exit, if you go straight for 1 mile, you've found us. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in March, October. Open: Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm, Sunday 1pm to 6pm. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. We're a 3 acre U-Pick offering over 70 varieties of flowers. If you're coming out to pick it's best to bring along a container and wear proper footwear, close-toed shoes, especially children. If we're not here when you visit the farm an honor system is in place, prices are posted. If you want to know what's in bloom or if you have other questions before your visit, send me an email. I'll get back to you with the information. (ADDED : May 23, 2008)
• C&D Blueberry Farm - Blueberries.
  1001 Truss Ferry Road, Pell City , 205-338-3912. Directions: 3 miles east of Pell City on Cogswell Avenue, Right on Truss Ferry Road. Open: May 25 to August 31, daylight to dark.
• Dennis Sanders - Blueberries
  7220 Shoal Creek Road, Ashville, 205-594-7914. Open: June 26 to Aug. 6, daylight to dark. 
• Doyle Owen - Blueberries, grapes, muscadines, scuppernongs.
  42058 U.S. Highway 231, Steele, 205-594-7452. Open: June to October, Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 6 p.m.   NOTE: This appears to be sales from a home residence, so please be considerate and don't call after dark, or before 9 am.
• Hubert Brand - Muscadines and scuppernong grapes
  3165 Carl Morgan Road, Moody, AL 35004. Phone: (205) 640-5971. Directions: Call for directions. Open: Daylight hours.
• Mae-berry Blueberry Farm - follows organic practices, blueberries,
  515 Happy Hollow Road, Odenville, AL 35120. Phone: (205) 907-4150. Email: N2ridin@aol.com. Directions: I20 East to exit 144B, highway 411 North. Proceed North on highway 411 to Mile Marker 181. Turn Right on Happy Hollow Road. Farm at end of road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: Open 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm. We  but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: August 26, 2008)
• Mike Wadsworth - Blueberries
  330 Wadsworth Road, Cropwell, 205-525-4708. Directions: 5 miles south of Pell City on US 231; 1/4 mile west on Easonville Road. Open: June 15 to August 15, daylight to dark.

Talladega County

• Craft's Blueberry Farm - UPDATE September 14, 2007: The owner asked that their listing be deleted
  Blueberries, blackberries, 4060 Eastaboga Road, Talladega, AL 35160.
• Shaw's Blueberry Farm - blueberries - UPDATE April 7, 2008: permanently closed
  Sylacauga, AL 35150.
• Zeigler's Christmas Tree Farm - Wreaths, Christmas trees
  1475 Odens Mill Road, Sylacauga, AL 35150. Phone: (205) 223-6341. Phone: (205) 871-9759. Directions: Off US 280 in Oak Grove, East on Co Rd 36 (Odens Mill Rd) ¼ mile to farm entrance. Open: Thanksgiving -Christmas
  9 am to 5 pm. Open: everyday but Wednesday. 

Tuscaloosa County

• Leavelle's Berries - Blueberries
  17952 Foxfire Road, Buhl, AL 35446. Phone: (205) 339-7723. Directions: Travel I-20W/59S, 10 miles to Fosters Exit 62. Turn right off ramp. Cross Hwy 11. Follow Co Rd 51 6.1 miles to end. Left on Co Rd 2. 4.5 miles to blue Leavelle Farm’s sign on right. Turn, go 2 miles to farm. Follow signs. Open: June 1-Mid July, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday 7 am to dark
  

Crop Availability

Near Birmingham , strawberries are usually ready for picking in mid-April.

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