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Pick-your-own Farms in
The Boston area of Massachusetts
This page provides a detailed list of Boston and surrounding counties in
Massachusetts's pick- your- own (PYO,
U-pick, pick-it-yourself) fruit and vegetable farms.
To see the pick-your-own farms and orchards for this area, click here or
scroll down the page
We also have our own free and
simple, step-by-step,
illustrated
instructions on canning, freezing and drying many fruits and
vegetables, such as how to make jam,
apple
butter, applesauce,
spaghetti
sauce, salsa,
pickles,
ketchup or
freezing
corn . If
you are looking
for Canners,
mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!
I'm always
looking for suggestions of more farms and
events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any,
just click on the preceding link, as appropriate! And if you have a farm and want to
add it or correct the
information, please click on the link to "add my farm".
Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to
the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go,
to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
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East Massachusetts: Boston area - Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties
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Southeast Massachusetts: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket and
Plymouth counties
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Worcester County
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Western Massachusetts: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire
counties.
- Crop
availability chart (when what is in season)
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To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other
Halloween activities, click here.
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To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms,
click here.
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
 
Note: some of the area code (508) numbers have changed to
(978)
- Barker's Farm Stand - apples
1267 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA. Phone: (978) 683-0785.
Directions: Route 495 to exit 48, Route 125 Ward Hill, go south on 125, 2
miles on left. Or Route 93N, take exit 41. Follow Route 125N for 10. 3 miles,
stand on right at top of hill. Open: daily from 10am to
5pm. Apples are usually ready to pick starting in mid August. Offer a petting zoo all summer and hayrides in the fall.
(UPDATED: July 14, 2009)
- Boston Hill - U-pick Strawberries, Apples and Pumpkins
Route 114, North Andover, MA.
Phone: 978-681-8556. Directions: In North Andover, MA on Route 114.
Hayrides and festivals in the fall with fresh pies and cider donuts. Fresh
vegetables and fruit all season in the Farm Store.
A visitor writes on October 14, 2008: "We went to
Boston Hill this weekend (Oct 13th), and it was perfect for my 9-year-old
"Little Sister" from the Big Sister program. The apples were easy picking,
since all the trees are dwarf trees, they were absolutely delicious, and the
pumpkins were easy to pick out from the field. There was a hay ride for
those who didn't want to walk, a playground she absolutely loved, animals to
pet and look at, ice cream, and a bakery with home-made apple donuts. We had
a good time!"
- Brooksby Farm - apples, blueberries, cherries,
flowers, nectarines, pears, peaches, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, Honey
from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours,
events at your location (call for info)
38 Felton St, Peabody, MA 01960. Phone: 9785317456. Fax: 9785311631. Email:
Brooksby@peabody-ma.gov. Directions: Rt128 to Rt114 Call for more
directions Open: June to February from 9-5 Seven days week Strawberry start in mid
June. Apples start September 6 Peach mid Aug. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
- Cider Hill Farm
- apples, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA. Phone: 978-388-5525. Directions: Interstate 95 to Exit 1 in New Hampshire. Go West 2 miles Route 107 to
Route 150. South 2 miles on Route 150, turn left onto Fern Ave. to barn
and farm store. Or, Route 495 to exit 54. Turn right at bottom onto
Rt.150. Go North through Amesbury. Turn right onto Fern Ave. Open: June:
8-6pm, July to Oct: 9-6pm, 7 days/week.
A visitor writes on August
06, 2009: "They do both PYO and harvest for others
to sell in their barn/store. Peaches, berries, apples.... most of the rest
is harvested and sold in the store. Excellent place. They have a great old
donut maker and make the BEST fresh donuts; their apple cider is awesome; a
bee hive that kids can look at (behind plexiglass with a tube that funnels
to the outside. Pretty cool. In the past few years they have installed 3
windmills and solar panels. Re. organic... I know they spray the berries
pre-blossom but not after. Wish they offer more organic. They have a big
chicken yard (.50 will buy your child a little cup of chicken feed) and a
couple of goats. It's a beautiful place offering some plants in the spring
and a great barn seasonally full of all sorts of things. "
A visitor writes on August 28, 2008: "I've been taking
my son here for about 10 years and every year is better. Apple picking at
the base of the hill for those who can't climb or don't want to take the
hayride up. They continually add more types of fresh produce they sell in
their store. There are animals and play area for the kids. We've moved about
45 minutes away and still drive to Cider Hill. No one will ever beat their
hot cider donuts!"
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Connors Farm - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins,
raspberries, strawberries,
30 Valley Rd rte35, Danvers, MA 01923. Phone: 978-777-1245. Email:
info@connorsfarm.com. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in
June, July, August, September, October. Open: see our website for current
hours. In June our annual Strawberry Festival Blueberry Picking as well as
strawberry picking; Connors Corn Maze is open Saturday Sept 13 to Friday
October 31 2008. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. vegetable seedlings,
perennials, annual flowers, hanging baskets, Vine-ripened tomatoes, lettuce,
squash, carrots, beets, herbs and other fresh fruits and vegetables fresh
eggs, fresh pasta, jams, jellies, breads, cookies, hot coffees, Homemade Ice
Cream, frozen chicken an beef patties, and fruit pies, Apple cider Doughnuts
Weekend BQ's Champions BQ team will be serving up the best BQ food Large
Groups please contact us ahead of time so that we can schedule a catered
lunch. Pony ride will begin every Sat & Sun starting Sept 13th. Pick-you-own crops:
Strawberries:
mid-June to mid-July,
Peas: mid-June
to mid-July
Peaches:
mid-July to mid-September
Blueberries:
mid-July to mid-August
Raspberries:
early July to frost Cut Flowers: early July to
frost
Apples:
Labor Day to Halloween;
Pumpkins:
October. (UPDATED: September 10, 2008)
A visitor writes on September
27, 2009: "On 9/26/09, my family & I decided to go apple picking. I
wanted some place different. I went on this website and chose Connor's farm
in Danvers, MA. It was a beautiful day and I expected it to be busy. If you
were there for the corn maize or the family toddler section then it would of
been fine. We were there to pick apples. We found the apple tree's by a
small sign. There were no markings to say which tree's for which apples.
There was no one working out in the fields so we could ask questions. I
found the orchard was neglected. Vines and weeds and such were growing over
and around the very small trees, sunlight couldn't even get into the apples
to ripen. I wanted to leave and get my money back for the pre-paid bag
purchase. We were there so, we filled the bag with what we could gather that
were worthy apples. I came home and made apple sauce with them. Not worth
eating. Next time I will stick to the farms without all the stuff, and good
healthy apple tree's for the picking. Brenda C."
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Crescent Farm - corn (sweet), pumpkins, snacks and refreshment
stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
140 Willow Avenue, Haverhill, MA 01835. Phone: 978-374-4424. Fax:
897-374-4424. Email:
debbyd5@verizon.net. Directions: And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in April, October. Open: 12:00
noon to 8:00 pm on Monday to Thursday and from 12:00 to 9:00 on Friday to
Sunday; haunted hayrides on October 17, 18, 24 and 25th. Payment: Cash,
only. (ADDED: September 25, 2008) (UPDATED: October 06, 2008)
- Fay Farm - apples
Phone: (978) 373-4874 -
120 Amesbury Line Road,
Haverhill, MA. Directions: Route 495 to exit 52. Bear right at exit. Follow 2 miles
and take right at Whittier Tech H. S. sign. Barn on left. Open:
September 15 - October 21, Saturday & Sun,
10-4pm.
A visitor writes on August 14, 2009: "Just wanted to
write a quick comment on Fay's Farm. My family and I have gone a couple of
times, and we love it! The family that runs it is so welcoming! I strongly
recommend this farm as a place to take the kids because it's not too large
and the trees are low enough for them to enjoy picking. The kids are looking
forward to September to go again!"
- Green Meadow Farms
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650 Asbury Street, South Hamilton, MA. Phone: 978-468-2277. Directions: Exit 20A off Route 128 to 1A North, go through North Beverly into
Wenham, 1.5 miles past Wenham Lake take left after large white Church on
left onto Arbor Street, go 2 miles to Asbury Street on left. Farm is 1.5
miles on left. Open: Daily 9-6pm.
A visitor writes on July 27, 2008: "After having been a CSA member,
readers may want to know that this farm is Organic and usually has
pick-your-own of blueberries, cherry tomatoes, string beans, peas, various
herbs and sometimes raspberries. They also have excellent meats and eggs
from their own free-ranging chickens. They have excellent programs, events,
dinners and social activities which are great for adults and kids alike!
Awesome farm all around."
- Ingaldsby Farm - apples, raspberries, strawberries,
vegetables.
14 Washington Street,
Boxford, MA.
Phone: 978-352-2813. Email:
ingaldsbyfarm@comcast.net. Directions: 1 mile off Route 133 in West Boxford. Open: Stand open 8am to 6:30 pm daily; In season, apple picking on weekends
after Labor Day 10am to 6pm. A visitor writes on June 11, 2009:
"Hello. Just to let you know I called Ingalsby farm to get blueberry picking
info and was told there was no blueberry picking. (UPDATED: June 11, 2009) "
- Leonhard & Eldred Farm -
Raspberries, strawberries.
1000 Dale Street, North Andover, MA. Phone: 978-683-1158. Directions: At the end of Dale Street in North Andover, and at the end of Ipswich
Road in Boxford, look for U-Pick signs on road. Open: Monday
through Friday from 8am to 8pm; weekends 8am to 6pm.
- Long Hill Orchards - apples, strawberries, vegetables
520 Main Street, Route 113, West Newbury, MA. Phone: 978-363-2170.
Directions: Exit 57 off Route 95. Left off exit, farm is 4 miles on right.
Open: seven days a week from 9-6pm, including holidays.
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Maple Crest Farm - strawberries, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
102 Moulton Street, West Newbury, MA 01985. Phone: 508.641.5955. Email:
johnelwell@verizon.net. Directions: From I95, exit 56, head west on
South Street and veer right on to Moulton Street. Farm entrance is on the
right, across from the turn to Brickett Street. If you pass the reservoir on
your right, you have gone too far! And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open:
Everyday, dawn to dusk. Strawberries: June 15 to July 3. Payment: Cash,
only. (ADDED: June 20, 2008) (UPDATED: July 14, 2009)
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Marini Farm - strawberries, tomatoes
259 Linebrook Road,
Ipswich, MA. Phone: (978)-356-0430. Email:
mjmarini@yahoo.com. Directions:
U.S. Route 1 to Linebrook Road, East toward Ipswich 1 mile, or Route 1A past center of Ipswich to Linebrook
Road. Open: 8 am to 6:30 pm seven days a week from May through
October.
(UPDATED: April 01, 2009)
- McHugh's -
Blueberries and raspberries.
439 Linebrook Road,
Ipswich, MA.
Phone: 978-356-4298. Directions: Go West off Route #1 at the lights at the Intersection of
Route #1 and
Linbrook Road (at Cumberland Farm). The house is 2 miles on the right.
Open: In season, 8am - 8pm.
- Morehouse's Wheeler Brook Farm -
Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, vegetables.
57 Jewett Street, Georgetown, MA. Phone: 978-352-8289. Email:
info@WheelerBrookFarm.net. Directions: Route I-95 north to
Route 133 to Georgetown square, then right on North
St.; 1.6 miles to right on Jewett, .6 miles to farm. 30 miles north of
Boston. Open: 7:30-6:30pm daily in season.
- Natural Way Farm
- Follows organic
practices, blueberries, farm fresh eggs,
honey
79 Hill Street, Topsfield, MA. Phone: (978) 887-8580. Email:
gardendelight3@hotmail.com.
Open: call to see what is available for the season. Directions: 2 miles from
Topsfield. They are a a small organic (not certified), sustainable farm that specializes in
pastured, naturally tinted, colored eggs, raw honey, PYO blueberries,
specialty greens and herbs. (ADDED: July 10, 2009)
- Newton Community
Farm - Raspberries
303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA. Phone:
(617) 916-9655. Email:
newtoncommunityfarm@comcast.net. Open: July-September. Call ahead.
(ADDED: July 10, 2009)
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Rogers Spring Hill Farm - Apples, pumpkins, strawberries
133 Neck Road, Ward Hill, Haverhill, MA 01835. Phone: 978-372-4305. Fax:
978-372-7821. Email us at: Brogers133@comcast.net. Directions: 495 to exit 48 (Route 125 connector)
take a right at the first light onto Shelly Road Take your next two lefts
which will put you onto Neck Road And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, September, October.
Open: We offer school tours only for both pick your own apples and pumpkins
from the middle of September until the end of October. Strawberry U-Pick is
open 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Strawberries June 15 to July 4
school tours September 11-October 31 Payment: Cash, Check.
- Russell Orchards
- apples, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries.
143 Argilla Road,
Ipswich, MA.
Phone: 978-356-5366. Directions: On the road to Cranes Beach-Castle Hill, 3 miles South of Ipswich
Center. Off Routes 1A or 133. Open: 7 days, 9am to 5pm during picking season; Call for picking dates.
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Smolak Farms - apples, blueberries, cherries, currants (red and
black), gooseberries, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries
(red), strawberries, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, already-picked
produce (of the pyo crop), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, farm
animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
315
South Bradford Street, N. Andover, MA 01845. Phone: 978-682-6332. Alternate
Phone: 978-688-8058. Email:
smolakfarms@aol.com. Open: Monday - Sunday - 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Fall Festivals begin September 12
and 13 and run every weekend through October 31; Choose and Cut Christmas
trees will be available the first weekend after Thanksgiving. Payment: Cash,
Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 10, 2009)
A
visitor writes on September 26, 2009: (negative)
"September 25, 2009 We just returned from this farm. We went to go apple
picking. We got no apples. On their website they talk about all this stuff
for kids. The only thing they say that costs is the hayride. They have a
bouncy house and slide. They were charging $4.00 for one slide down the
bouncy slide. They say go to the red barn for pyo we walk all the way up
there to be told apple picking is all the way on the other side. Their are
cars every where. People are able to drive right in the middle of were
everyone needs to walk to get to pick apples. It is very expensive and
disorganized. Accident waiting to happen with all these people driving every
where. If you go Please be very careful with the kids."
A visitor writes on August 14, 2009:
(negative) "I took the kids to go peach
and raspberry picking today. I called ahead to make sure everything was
available. The peaches were not ripe at all! We found 2 peaches among 50
trees that were actually ripe. Also they were charging a ridiculous $7/pint
to pick your own raspberries. Absolutely ridiculous. What a waste of a trip.
the whole point of going to these farms is getting ripe fresh fruit/produce.
if i wanted hard peaches i would just go to the grocery store."
Visitor feedback:
(negative)
They have
a playground with sandbox-although it needs updating. They have tractor
rides, tours, birthday parties, and animals. There are deer, llamas, goats,
peacocks & peahens, chickens/hens/roosters, and a cow (all fenced in).
You'll also see wandering turkeys and geese.
Visitor feedback (September 26, 2007):
(negative) "WE
VISITED SMOLAK FARM TODAY AND WERE TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED. WE FOUND THE WEB
SITE AND THEN decided TO GO. WE PACKED UP THE CHILDREN AND WENT. THEY WERE
VERY EXCITED TO GO APPLE PICKING. WHEN WE GOT THERE WE WERE INFORMED THERE
IS NO APPLE PICKING DURING THE WEEK. IT WAS NOT ONLY US BUT SEVERAL OTHER
FAMILIES WERE ALSO QUITE UPSET. TO GET CHILDREN READY TO GO AND THEN DRIVE
FOR 1/2 HOUR AND THEN JUST TO BE TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOT GOING TO DO WHAT
THEY SAY THEY WOULD ON THEIR WEBSITE SEEMS VERY UNFAIR".
NOTE: ALWAYS
CALL BEFORE YOU GO TO ANY FARM.
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Turkey Hill Farm
- Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.
380 Middle Road, Haverhill, MA. Phone: 978-372-9474. Directions: From Route 495 take Exit 52, go 1 mile East on Route 110 East to
Middle Road which is on the right. Open: 8am until 6pm.
A
visitor writes on July 28, 2009: "i was
disappointed to see such a poor review about Turkey Hill Farm. Although I've
only gone there once to pick blueberries, I was impressed with how clean it
was. While we were picking (two adults, 3 kids), nobody ever bothered us or
stood over us, watching what we did. Once we got our bucket, we were on our
own. I was actually quite impressed with the farm...and no, I'm not even
related to them!"
A visitor writes on July 30, 2008: "I visited this
farm last weekend with a friend, hoping to catch up with her on life and
spend a pleasant afternoon blueberry picking as we did so. I obviously chose
the wrong place. I have picked at some of the other places on this list and
others that I found myself and they were great, and I've never had such a
strange experience. This place was like being on a school field trip! Don't
get me wrong, this was not because the place was full of kids. I take no
issue with that, and consider fruit picking good family fun. No, it was
because of the people that work there, their attitude, and their school-marm
scolding and corralling policies. Everyone was roped into one small area,
precluding us from have any private, (or adult) conversation, practically on
top of one another and loudly instructed to "pick every ripe berry from a
single bush" before moving. We were nearly assigned to this bush by the
worker that loudly instructed each newly arriving party while making sure we
didn't stray outside the area. Also, we were asked to refrain from eating
any berries before paying for them. I understand the farm's interest in
turning a buck and would gladly pay extra not to be robbed the eat-as-you-go
part of the pleasure! Too many signs with too many rules! I would never go
there again. and last but not least, Thanks for putting up this great site!"
A visitor writes on August 23, 2008: "Feel free to
edit this if it is too flaming. I have been going to Turkey Hill with my
children for three years. I would like to clarify the impression conveyed by
the visitor comment from July 30 2008. We have probably gone 20 times this
summer alone. The staff is very friendly, laid back, and helpful. For anyone
needing assistance the staff will provide a ride in a golf cart to and from
the fields. The staff asks newcomers if they have been to the farm before
and if they have not, the staff member typically escorts the new comer to
the field and suggests a bush that has a suitable number of berries. They
have several varieties of blueberries and if a picker is not experienced
they will overlook a good bush. The rules are very simple and similar to
other pick-your-owns. At any one time, most of the field is roped off to let
the bushes fill out and ripen. Pickers are asked not to cross over or under
the ropes. The sign says that they expect you to eat berries while picking
but to save "serious eating" for when you get home. Finally they ask, and
this is always posed a polite request, that you pick all the ripe berries
from a bush before moving on to the next. The reason of this reasonable
request is that the tendency of many people is to pick all the biggest
ripest easiest to get berries from a bush and then move onto another bush
and so on. This leaves a depleted bush that new pickers will pass over and
the farm looses the berries left behind. I have never seen this rule
enforced except by concientious pickers The staff frequently comes into the
field and opens new sections as the bushes are depleted. They announce in a
raised voice so that everyone can hear that they are opening a new section
but to please finish picking all the ripe berries on your current bush
before moving on. Despite often seeing people abandon their bush immediately
I have never heard anyone scolded or spoken to in a schoolmarm fashion. The
one point I would agree with is that this is not the place to go for private
adult conversation. It is not that the pick your farmers are trying to "make
a buck", they are trying to make a living. "
A
visitor writes on June 06, 2009: "I would like to
comment on Turkey Hill farm in Haverhill. It is a beautifully kept farm. But
like the person who wrote on July 30 2008, it is a miserable picking
experience due to the owner's attitude. I have picked here for many many
years and put up with being corraled and watched and reprimanded if I
strayed an inch. Finally I told the owner that I would never be back and
have not in 5 years. I am a very consciencious and experience picker (have
been picking for 45 years) and am respectful of the farmers and their
produce. But it is not at all pleasant to be watched suspiciously while you
are picking no matter how tasty the berries are. There are other much more
pleasant places to go. Try Wheelerbrook farm in Georgetown, it is night and
day different. The person who wrote in on the Turkey Hill site saying that
the owners are "laid back" must be a relative. It is completely and totally
the opposite. Sorry but true."
Middlesex County
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Applefield Farm - vegetables
Route 117,
Stow, MA. Phone: (978) 897-2699.
Directions: 3 miles west of Stow Center, farm is on Route 117.
Open: Monday through Sunday, 10am to 6pm; Open for PYO vegetables 9am to 5pm.
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Autumn Hills Orchard - Apples, grapes, pears, raspberries,
pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce,
restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
495 Chicopee Row, Groton, MA 01450. Phone: 978-448-8388. Email us at:
info@autumnhillsorchard.com. Directions: From Groton Center on Route
119. Heading north take Hollis street (right turn out of Groton Center just
after Town Hall) about 3.5 miles. (Hollis changes name to Chicopee Row at
the Cemetery, but there's no street sign.) Our driveway is on the left after
Wilson Way.
Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in
September, October. Open: September through October; weekends 10AM to 5PM
and weekdays by appointment. Payment: Cash, only.
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Belkin Lookout Farm - Strawberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums,
Asian Pears, Apples, Pumpkins (Fall only) petting zoo, rides, hayride
Lookout Lane, Natick, MA 01760. Phone: 508–653–0653. Our fruit is based on
availability and costs $2.50 per lb (in 2008). Open: daily from 10am - 5pm.
You can pick your own fruit, enjoy our train rides, 2 petting zoos and
children's play area! Summer Admission: August 9th - August 31st: $8 Per
Person (all Ages) Daily. Fall Admission: September 1st - November 1st:
Weekday Rate (Monday thru Friday) - $8 per person (all ages). Weekends
(Saturday & Sunday & Columbus Day Holiday) - $14 per adult, $12 for Children
under 12 years old and Senior Citizens. Remember Children Under 2 years old
are ALWAYS FREE! Also has an organic food store with ice cream A visitor
writes on September 04, 2008: "Loved it" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:
September 04, 2008)
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Big Apple - Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples,
hayrides
207 Arnold St, Wrentham, MA, Phone: 508-384-3055. Directions:
See this page for a map and directions. Open:
See this page for hours.
A visitor writes: "They
have a very nice store with home made jellies, fresh vegetables, cider
donuts, fresh cider, fudge/candy and homemade pies. They also have an ice
cream shop, and a model train that runs around the farm store above your
head. In the fall, they operate hay rides. They are open 7 days/week until
12/24..
" - Blue Meadow Farm - Blueberries.
118 Nobscot Road,
Sudbury, MA. Phone: 978-443-3880.
Call after 6pm for next day picking conditions, no children under 6, no dogs, containers provided.
Directions: Route 128 to Route 20 west, over Sudbury River, take left after Friendly's (on left) onto Nobscot Road. Sign on left. Open:
Wednesday through Sunday from 8am to 6pm, early July through early September
(Closed Monday and Tuesday).
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Butter Brook Farm
- vegetables
982 Main Street,
Acton, MA. Phone: (978) 263-1936.
Directions: From Boston Route 2 West to Route 27 North (Main St.) # 982. From 485 to
Route 2 East to Route 27 North (Main St.) #982. Open: Call ahead for hours and conditions; Saturdays 10am-4pm.
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Carver Hill Orchard - Apples, blueberries, cherries, corn
(sweet), flowers, pears, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes,
other vegetables, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas
trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, saws provided,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides
Brookside Ave, Stow, MA 01775. Phone: 978-897-6117. Email us at:
cclord@hotmail.com. Directions: Take
Route 117 to Stow, MA. Take Route 62 South for .2 miles and Brookside Ave is on
your left. Follow the road to the end. And for a map to our farm,
Click here.
Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June,
July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: Mid June to
August Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. September through December
open 10 AM to 5 PM 7 days a week. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Kitchen
available for hotdogs, chips snacks and Ice Cream!
A visitor writes
on September 26, 2009: (negative)
"I visited the Carver Hill Farm today and was sorely disappointed. It was
not the quiet, idyllic place that was referred to. It was a perfect apple
picking weekend to be sure so that explains some of it, but the place was
packed. They have added a overgrown wagon ride pulled by a tractor that goes
through the orchard. The apples were not that good, not too ripe, with lots
of brown spots. Based on my experience I would not recommend this place or
visit again. "
A visitor writes
on September 02, 2009: (positive) "We went apple and raspberry picking here today.
It is a lovely quiet farm with very very nice people. Only one other couple
while we were there, as opposed to the two dozen minivans at Honeypot Hill
(we stopped there for their donuts and mazes). Right now picking Mac's, with
Cortlands to follow in a few weeks. Prices decent - apples are $12 for a
peck, $20 for a bushel, and raspberries are $5 per quart."
A visitor writes
on July 23, 2009: (positive) "I visited this farm on July 23rd, 2009. An incredibly
friendly and welcoming farm. This is a small quiet farm for those who are
not looking for a circus act as part of their farm visit. The setting is
very peaceful and beautiful with a pretty little pond and brook running
through the property. I would highly recommend it, though make sure to call
ahead because as they are a smaller operation they might be picked out on
certain days."
Comments from a
visitor, October 28, 2007: (positive) "Carver Hill is one of the
nicest pick-your-own establishments in the area. The staff is always
friendly and willing to help. The best thing about Carver Hill is that it
is, to a certain extent, "off the beaten path," so usually there won't be
many other people. It's a more peaceful and less crowded alternative to the
nearby Honeypot Hill Orchards. They also have an ice cream counter, and
sometimes you can get nice, warm apple crisp."
- D. J. Hussey Farm -Blueberries
20 Burgess Road,
Townsend, MA. Phone: 978-597-6891.
Directions: Route 119 to Townsend center- north on Route 113 for one half mile then left on Dudley Rd for 1. 5 miles and look for signs.
Open: Call for hours and picking conditions. UPDATE from a visitor on
June 29, 2008: "No longer offering strawberries".
- Derby Orchard - apples
438 Great Road,
Stow, MA. Phone: (978) 897-7507.
Directions: Route 117 to Pompositticut St. (near Stow shopping center). Open: Weekends and Monday holidays: September & Oct. , 10-4:30pm.
Farmstand located on Route 117 (438 Great Rd).
- Dowse Orchard - apples
98 North Main Street,
Sherborn, MA. Phone: (508) 653-2639.
Directions: From North/West: Mass Pike to exit 13, take Route 30 East to
Route 27 South, follow through Natick center
2. 5 miles into Sherborn on left. From East: Route 9 West into Natick and take
Route 27 South into Sherborn. Open: Call for hours and conditions. Apples September and October. Weekends
only. Claims to have
"America's best crunchin Apples since 1778. "
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Drew Farms - Apples, pumpkins
35 Tadmuck Road, Westford, MA 01886. Phone:
978-807-0719. Email:
keithbohne@verizon.net. Directions: Exit 32 off Route 495 From the north, turn left off the ramp, from the south, turn right off the ramp. Turn left at the light. Go about two miles to Tadmuck Road. Turn left. Drew Farms is about one mile on the left.
Click here for a map to our farm.
We are open September, October. Our hours are: Daily 10 am to 5 pm, weather
permitting. Children welcome, containers available. Trailer rides on
weekends. (UPDATED: September 20, 2008)
- Hanson's Farm - Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
20 Nixon Road,
Framingham, MA. Phone: 508- 877-3058.
Directions: From 495 take route 20 East to Wayside Inn, at Wayside Inn Country Store turn right onto Hager Street, farm 2 miles on right. Or from Route 9 to Edgell Road, 1 mile to lights, left onto Edmunds Road, 2 miles to Nixon Road. Open: Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Sundays, 9am to 5:30 pm.
A visitor writes on August 16, 2009: "Hi, Thanks for putting together
such an extensive and useful resource! We called Hanson's farm this morning
and were told by the young woman at the farm stand that they were picking
blueberries and raspberries. Well, when we arrived shortly after that, she
told us there were none to be had. We went out to check. It is a very small
operation; I don't think a rush of pickers was the problem, just a lack of
information. I wouldn't recommend this farm for their pick your own based on
our experience. Maybe their farm stand is good, but we didn't feel like
spending any money there."
- Highland Farm - pick-your-own apples, hay rides, and Christmas
trees .
635 Highland Street, Holliston, MA. Phone: (508) 429-8370.
Directions: From 495: take Upton - Hopkinton exit. Head east; this is Main
Street, which turns into Rte
135. Follow into Ashland and turn right onto Chestnut St. Follow up hill to light and bear right; this turns into Highland
St. Continue on one half mile, farm is on right.
Open: year round, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and
Sunday. We offer nursery stock -- trees and shrubs -- annuals, perennials, firewood,
vegetables in season. Note: They close at 5:00 pm for the PYO and 6:00
pm for the farm stand.
- Hill Orchard - apples
Chamberlain/Hunt Road,
Westford, MA. Phone: (978) 692-9894. Directions: Exit 32 off Route 495, left on Boston
Road to Westford center. Right on Main
Street, 1. 8 miles to left onto Chamberlain Road. Open: September to Oct. , 10-5pm; Open
Tuesday thru Sun. and holidays. Wagon rides on weekends.
- Honeypot Hill Orchard -
apples, blueberries, pumpkins, cider mill, apple cider (pressed on site),
hedge maze, hayrides
144 Sudbury Road,
Stow, MA. Phone: 978-562-5666.
Email:
julie@honeypothill.com. Directions: Route 2W to Route 62W into Stow and watch for signs on
Route 62; or from Route 20W to Route 27 north for 3. 5 miles straight through Sudbury center, one third mile beyond center bear left onto Hudson Rd for 3. 5 miles into Stow, and take a right onto Sudbury Road.
Open: Picking daily 11am to 5pm; Stand opens mid July to Christmas from 9-6pm, daily. Payment:
Cash, only. Visit our farm animals or have a picnic. Hayrides & Hedge-maze weekends from 11- 5pm. Birthday parties by appt.
A
visitor to Honey Pot Orchard writes on October 7, 2007: "Went
on Sunday, October 7, 2007... The BEST place to pick apples, they already
have ladders, so you don't have to climb the trees, they had SOOOOOOO many
apples to choose from it wasn't funny... You didn't have to go looking, they
were all right there for you.... Would HIGHLY recommend it, it is by far my
best place to pick apples, and my NEW PLACE, would not go anyplace else....."
A visitor writes on August 05, 2008: "Hi....Just took my 3 boys to
honey pot today to pick blueberries. It was wonderful. We picked to our
delight and then enjoyed AWESOME cider doughnuts from their store on the way
home. We've also been there for apple picking last fall and plan on going
again this year. However, I think an important note to add is to let people
know that they need to carry cash, as they don't accept any credit/debit
cards. Thanks!"
-
Indian Head Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
flowers
232 Pleasant St., Berlin, MA, 01503. Phone: 978-838-2942. Email:
Click here for their
contact form. Directions:
Click here for
directions. Open: seven days a week for PICK YOUR OWN from 8:00 a.m.
until 5:00 p.m. The strawberry season is expected to last until the Fourth
of July. Come visit and pick strawberries for $1.95 per pound. We can
provide you with containers, or you can use your own. Feel free to call us
for updated picking information. We also offer picked quarts in our farm
stand for $5.75/qt. By mid-July our crop of BLUEBERRIES will be available as
well as Raspberries and many of your favorite vegetables. Tasty sweet corn
will soon follow along with vine ripe tomatoes. Small multi-generational
farm. U-pick and a nice farm stand. Great prices on u-pick blueberries.
Beautiful carved pumpkin displays at night near Halloween. (ADDED: June 30,
2008)
- Kimball Fruit Farm - apples,
strawberries, raspberries.
184 Hollis Street,
Pepperell, MA. Phone: 978-433-9751. Directions: Exit 5 West off Route 3, North to Route 111 into Pepperell, take right at yellow blinking light, farm is 3 miles on left. Open:
Daily 9am to 6pm.
Containers provided.
-
Land's Sake Farm - Follows organic
practices, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn,
red), strawberries,
90 Wellesley Street (Junction of Wellesley Street
and Newton Street), Weston, MA 02493. Phone: 781-893-1162. Email:
info@landssake.org. Open: Every Day of the Week 10am to 6pm from mid
June to Halloween, October 31. Directions: West on Route 20 approximately 1
mile from Route 128 / I-95 Take left on Wellesley Street, proceed
approximately 1/2 mile Farm entrance at 86 Wellesley Street on left at
junction with Newton Street. Pick-your-own crop availability and limits per
customer are only known on a day-to-day basis; Call for an update. We follow
organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check.
(UPDATED: June 02, 2009)
A
visitor writes (October 4, 2007): "Readers may want to know
this farm is not just pick-your-own but also organic. (It's the reason I go
there.)"
- Lawndale Farm - vegetables
91 Frost Road,
Tyngsboro, MA. Phone: (978) 649-7629.
Directions: From center of Tyngsboro (at bridge), take Route 3A north towards Hudson, N.H. We are 1 mile from bridge, 1st farm on road.
Open:
Daily from 10am-7pm
-
Marino Lookout Farm - Is
now the "Belkin Lookout farm",
see above
- McLoon Farms - ORGANIC, Raspberries,
strawberries, vegetables.
Corner of Route 113 & Thorndike,
Dunstable, MA. Phone: 978-649-3656.
Fresh organic produce and crafts also. Breads and Pies.
Directions: From Route 3 take Exit 35. Route 113 West towards Pepperell, one quarter mile on right, look for large old barn.
Open: weekdays from 10am until dusk.
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Parlee Farms - Blueberries, raspberries,
strawberries, apples, flowers, and pumpkins
95 Farwell Road, Tyngsboro, MA 01879. Phone: (978) 649-3854.
Directions:
Route 3 to Exit 34, Westford Road, Tyngsboro. Go . 75 miles East to Route 3A, take left at light, then 2nd right onto Farwell Road. Farm is 1 mile down on right. open:
For blueberries, raspberries, apples, flowers, and pumpkins, call ahead for hours and conditions. Strawberry picking daily from 7am-6pm. Mary's
Country Kitchen offers fresh fruit desserts and ice cream. Annie's Animal
Barn offers animals to feed and pet. Parlee Farms is a 93-acre pick-your-own
farm with a 7500 sq. ft. post and beam farmstand. Annie's Animal Barns house
young farm animals for our customers to visit with and feed. We practice
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on all of our crops.
- Parlee's Farm - different from above? -
135 Pine Hill Road,
Chelmsford, MA. Phone: (978)-256-2859. Directions: Route 128 to Route 3, exit
31W, follow Route 110 out of Chelmsford center toward Littleton for 2 miles to
set of lights and turn onto Hunt Road. From Route 495, exit 34W, right toward
Chelmsford center, follow Route 110 toward Littleton, look for arrows. Open: daily, 7-7pm. Containers available for purchase, or bring your own.
- Patt's Blueberries - Blueberries.
577 Gorwin Drive,
Holliston, MA. Phone: (508) 429-6795.
Directions: Call for directions. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sun, from 8am to 7pm. Containers provided for picking, please bring your own to take home.
-
Shelburne Farm
- pyo apples, strawberries, pumpkins, weekend hayrides, hay mazes, pony rides, farm
animals
106 West Acton Road,
Stow, MA. Phone: 978-897-9287.
Email us at:
office@Shelburnefarm.com. Directions: Route 2 West to Route 111. Left at second light. Next block, bear right onto Willow
St. Farm is 2. 5 miles on right. Open: Starts late August, Daily 9-6pm; Farm store open until Christmas. We
have more than 20 flavors of farm-fresh ice cream! (UPDATED: June 23, 2009)
A
visitor writes: "There is also a great store and a little
stand where you can buy all sorts of apple related goodies! We live in the
area and have tried all the farms locally, and they make the best donuts by
far. They also have cooked/frozen pies, cookies, lunch things, hot dogs,
fudge and a bunch more. There are restrooms and a bunch of picnic
tables spread out all over the farm. It's a beautiful place, with lots of
happy families and a wicked friendly staff. It seems like it's mainly run by
a younger staff, but the girl who is in charge is always there and ready to
answer all questions and help customers with anything. My son touched a
wheel of a tractor last year and got mud all over him. She took us back into
the kitchen, washed him off, and gave him a chocolate pop shaped like an
apple! She also told my wife that they practice IPM, which I guess means
they use good bugs to fight bag bugs. There are also hay rides, pony rides,
a moon bounce, a hay maze/mountain and an area for kids to ride around on
small tractors. They accept credit cards!"
-
Small Farm
- pyo vegetables, herbs and flowers
184 Gleasondale Road (Route
62), Stow, MA. Phone: (978) 897-5996. Email:
sipler@small-farm.org. Directions: From Stow center, take Route 62
west/south towards Hudson. Farm is .9 miles from traffic light.
Click here for a map. Open: July
through September, on Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from
10 am to 5 pm. (UPDATED: July 06, 2009)
- Sunshine Farm - Raspberries, strawberries.
135 Kendall Ave, Framingham, MA. Phone: 508- 655-5022. Directions: Off Speen Street, Natick, 3 miles South. Exit 13 off Mass Pike, 2. 5 miles South of Route 9, Natick. Take Speen Street to end, right onto Kendall Ave. Open:
Raspberries on weekends in September, 10am to 4pm; Call ahead for information in June for strawberries. Call ahead for pumpkins. Containers
provided, children under 10 must be accompanied by adults. Shortcake and ice
cream available at our Dairy Bar. Fall raspberries only.
-
Verrill Farm - Flowers,
strawberries, strawberry festival
11 Wheeler Road,
Concord, MA. Phone: 978-369-4494.
Directions:
Located between Route 117 and Route 2 on Sudbury Road, or take Route 2W to intersection after 126, left onto Sudbury Road. Open:
Call for hours and conditions. Containers available or bring your own. Mass. Specialty foods, bakery, and kitchen which offers soups, entrees, pies. Restrooms, handicapped accessible, tented area for picnics.
A visitor writes on July 23, 2009: "I went to Verrill Farm's
strawberry festival on June 19, 2009--great time and great berries. This
farm had a fire last September, 2008 and they are operating business as
usual with temporary quarters while the new building is under construction"
- Western Ave U Pick Blueberries -
No pesticides used, blueberries
46 Western Ave, Sherborn, MA, Open: every day from early July until the
season is over (late August?).
A visitor writes on August 10, 2009:
"We went there last weekend (Aug 9). There are a lot of ripe berries. We
picked over 10 pounds with 2 people in about an hour. There are still a lot
of green berries as well, so I think it hasn't reached the peak yet. Price
is 1.50/lb."
A visitor writes on July 11, 2009:
"Went by this place today. They still go by the honor
system, though price per lb is now $1.50. They provide buckets which are
marked and make it easy to tell what you have. Its ok to taste the berries,
they don't have an issue with that (I do it to tell if I want to bother
picking that bush or not) but you may want to leave the heavy eating for
when you're at home. The bushes are quite heavy with unripe fruit right now,
but given how lovely the Summer has been in this area, totally
understandable. The ripe berries are a bit tart right now, so we're hoping
by next week they'll be just right. Also, they do ask that you please leave
your pets in the car or better yet, leave them at home. Totally
understandable given the amount of natural wild life around there. The
turkey's from last year haven't made an appearance. They may we hope!. Human
families are welcome. I walked around quite abit, no poison ivy that I could
see but they do make an effort to get rid of it when they can. I didn't see
any wasps nests but I did see a lot of them flying about. The ground is very
wet so you may want to bring some waterproof shoes."
A visitor writes:
"There's a little sign
inside the driveway, which you could easily miss, so drive slowly. You can
go from early in the morning until nightfall. This is a wonderful no-name
farm with hundreds of high-bush blueberries. They supply buckets, and
payment is honor system, with a scale to weigh and bags to carry home your
berries. They use no sprays. Children are welcome, but not dogs. The price
is very reasonable, at $1.25 per lb during summer 2007. "
A visitor writes on August 10, 2008: "Fantastic place
to go! Off the beaten path and not overrun with people. We went today, and
blueberries are still 1.25/pound. Parking can be a bit of a problem on the
weekends, so make sure you come early. Bring sunscreen, wading boots (the
ground is pretty wet), and some insect spray for the little ones. There was
a bush with a pretty active wasp nest, but they also have spray out for
that. Also, you do have to watch out for poison ivy. At this time of year
(beginning of august) you can still get quite a lot though most of the
bushes toward the front of the property are picked clean. Berries are really
good and tart. We saw a herd of turkey's today that shadowed our picking.
They were picking up whatever got dropped. They're also pretty tolerant of
humans as long a you keep your distance. They don't allow dogs on the
property, I'm thinking its because the dogs may harrass the natural wild
life. Berry picking is based all on the honor system, You weigh and pay on
your own, they do provide some buckets though you can bring your own if you
want. Also, its all cash, so bring plenty of 1 dollar bills. For us it was a
5 mile drive. Totally worth it being what you pick tastes better than any
grocery store berry."
- Wright-Locke Farm -
Certified Organic, raspberries
(Autumn, red),
78 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890. Phone:
781-721-7128. Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, from 9 am to noon; Friday,
Saturday, Sunday, from 1 pm to 4 pm; Monday, CLOSED. Directions: From
Winchester center, take High Street to Lockeland Road to the intersection
with Ridge Street. Near West Side fire station and Saint Eulalia's church.
Click here for a map and directions. Our Pick Your Own Raspberries
typically opens in late August, and continues through September and much of
October; daily from 9 am to noon. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only.
(ADDED: August 23, 2009) (UPDATED: September 02, 2009)
Norfolk County
- Bogastow Farm - Blueberries.
245 Ridge Street,
Millis, MA. Phone: 508- 376-1014.
Directions: Call for hours and directions.
- Fairmount Fruit Farm
- apples, pumpkins
887 Lincoln Street, Franklin, MA. Phone: (508) 533-8737. Directions:
Route 109 to Village St. (Medway) Take Sanford St. over Charles
River which becomes Lincoln St. Or, Route 140 to Main St Franklin,
which turns into Lincoln St. 3-4 miles on right. Open: Apple picking
starts the weekend after Labor day weekends and hours are 10 am to 4 pm,
weekdays 1 pm to 5 pm. (UPDATED: September 22, 2008)
- Gianetti’s U-Pick Blueberries - blueberries
557
Union Street, Franklin, MA 02038. Phone: (508) 528-9430. Email:
rgianetti@verizon.net. Directions: B Exit 16 off of Route 495. Go
East on King Street. At 1st set of lights turn left onto Union Street. Farm
is .1 mile on the left. Open: Fridays and Saturdays 8 am to 4 pm from
mid July to Mid/Late August.
A visitor writes on May 27, 2009:
"Very family friendly, customer oriented, and well maintained. The berries
are HUGE and delicious! Franklin's best kept secret. Family owned 5 acre
blueberry farm located in rural neighborhood. Call for opening day. Look for
Blueberry sign out front in early July. Bringing own containers is
recommended, but they do have containers for use. " (Suggested by a visitor,
ADDED: May 27, 2009)
- Jane & Paul's Farm -Blueberries, strawberries.
33 Fruit Street,
Norfolk, MA. Phone: 508- 528-0812.
Directions: Route 115 to Cleveland Street, turn left onto Fruit St. Open: June to Nov. , call ahead for hours and availability.
- The Big Apple - apples, blueberries and raspberries.
207 Arnold Street,
Wrentham, MA. Phone: 508- 384-3055.
Directions: Exit 16 off Route 495. Go West, first left off King Street, 2 miles to farm.
Raspberries daily in July and August; blueberries on Tuesday & Saturday, Apples on weekend, 9am to 5pm in September.
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Tangerini's Spring Street Farm - blueberries, flowers, pumpkins,
raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Christmas wreaths and
boughs, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, pumpkin patch-pick
in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay
bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides,
wagon rides
139 Spring Street, Millis, MA 02054. Phone: 508-376-5024. Email:
info@tangerinisfarm.com.
Directions: See website
Click here for a map to our farm. Directions: See website
Click here for a map to our farm. Spring Street is off Route 109. Follow
three quarters mile, driveway on right. Crops are usually available in May,
June, July, August, September, October, December. Open: Spring and Summer
Hours 9 am to 9 pm. Daily Fall 9:00-7:00p.m. Winter 10:00 am to 8:00p.m.
Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Greenhouse Classes U-Dig perennials
Birthday Parties Haunted Hay Rides. (UPDATE: October 08, 2008)
A visitor writes on October 08, 2008: "vegetables,
fruit, and flowers for picking and purchasing from April through November.
Holiday wreaths and garlands are available in December. There is a small,
child-size only hay maze in the barn. There's also an ice cream stand, small
store, and hay rides. Members of the CSA have reported that everything is
organic except the corn. "
- Ward's Berry Farm -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use,
blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries,
prepicked produce, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
614 South Main
Street, Sharon, MA 02067. Phone: 781-784-3600. Fax: 781-784-1650. Email:
wardfarm@aol.com. Directions: Ward's Berry Farm is located at 614 South
Main Street in Sharon Massachusetts, We are located between Boston and
Providence off of Route 95. Take Route 95 to exit 8 and head east toward
Sharon, the farm is on the right after about a half mile. Coming from Cobbs
Corner, take Route 27 north to Sharon center, go straight through the
intersection and now you’re on South Main Street. Continue on for about 3
miles. Once you’ve past the farm fields, look for our yellow sign on the
left. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October. Open: year round; January through March, we are closed
on Tuesday and Wednesdays; We are open 5 days a week; Monday, Thursday and
Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Friday and Saturday 9 am to 5 pm; April through
December, we are open seven days a week from 9 am to 6 pm; Pick your own
Strawberries approximately June 15 to July 4 and Blueberries July 4 to the
end of August; Pick your own peaches starts August 15; The hay pyramid is
available September 1; The Corn Maze opens around September 19; Pick your
own pumpkin hayrides begin around September 19 and run on the weekends
through October 30. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We also
have an organic box buying program. Each week we arrange set boxes of
organic fruits and vegetables for pre-ordering by club members. For
information about our Organic Buying Club, please send an email to
food4life@comcast.net. (UPDATED: March 09, 2009)
Suffolk County
- I'm not aware of any PYO farms in Suffolk. If you know of any,
please tell me!
Farmers Markets and Honey Sources (not PYO):
Essex County
-
Greenwood Tree Farm - No pyo; instead: Honey from hives on the
farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
96 Dudley Road, Billerica, MA 01821. Phone: 978-667-5380. Fax: 978-663-4712.
Email:
Cardbee@aol.com. Directions: Take Exit 27 off from Route 3 North from
Burlington, MA to Nashua NH. Take a left off from the end of the ramp at
Exit 27. Take your fourth right turn. Dudley Road, the sign is on the left
high up on a telephone pole. The road is on the right directly opposite. Go
3/4 of a mile, go straight at the stop sign, go 1/2 mile further. You will
see the parking area on the left side.
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in November,
December. Open: Thursday and Friday 12 pm to 4 pm Saturday and Sunday 9 am
to 4 pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. We Open the Saturday
after Thanksgiving; We stay open for four weeks after that; We are open
Thursday and Friday 12 pm to 4 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 4
pm. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 24, 2008)
Local Honey Sources:
Essex County
-
Smolak Farms - Honey (retail), Clover honey, Comb honey, Honey
from hives on the farm, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy
castle or moon bounce, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding
parties, school tours
315 South Bradford Street, N. Andover, MA 01845.
Phone: 978-682-6332. Alternate Phone: 978-688-8058. Email:
smolakfarms@aol.com. Open: Monday - Sunday 7:00am to 6:00pm.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Fall Festivals begin September 12
and 13 and run every weekend through October 31; Choose and Cut Christmas
trees will be available the first weekend after Thanksgiving. Payment: Cash,
Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 10, 2009)
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