<![CDATA[Neal's Berry Farm

<![CDATA[Neal's Berry Farm - UPDATES]]>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:40:23 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[upcoming 2026 season]]>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:45:21 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/upcoming-2026-seasonJust a little preview of our coming season! Vegetables are coming along nicely--at lunch yesterday, we put one of the Jalapenos on a scale, and 7 of them will make a pound! The March 17th freeze put the blackberries behind just a bit, but they are loving these recent rains and warmer weather. That same freeze "pruned" the tops off the flowers, so that just made them branch more, which makes more blooms! The fig trees were in full bloom as the freeze set in, and the fig crop was decimated. Sorry, but we will no longer offer FIGS for U-Pick or pre-picked. If you have followed our fig production over the years, so will know just how "iffy" the crop production always is, and this year is no exception. We will pick any future figs and have outside contract sales for the crop and the leaves when they are available. When we open this spring (2026), we will offer a limited quantity of potted FIG TREES for sale, propagated from cuttings of our large fig trees, so you can GROW YOUR OWN TREES of the same varieties you have picked from here in some past years. See picture below for some of the potted plants that will be available when we open. We also have removed most of the peach and nectarine trees (due to age of trees and, again, the dreaded "iffy" production), and YEA! are planting two 750' rows of the fabulous "Caddo" thornless blackberries. So, no more U-Pick peaches or nectarines, but MORE blackberries near the market. Y'all will be glad to know 2026 prices remain the same as 2025, and you may still bring your own containers, or purchase our boxes. Once again, we will be partnering with Trosi Farms, who also has a farm in Elgin, TX. Y'all get your pickin' boxes dusted off for our season opening the first or second weekend in May! Neal's Berry Farm 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484 www.nealsberryfarm.com
@trosifarms

]]><![CDATA[Interstellar BBQ "Feast on the Farm"]]>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:33:08 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/november-03rd-2025Join us for our “Feast on the Farm,” Nov. 15, 2025, 5pm-9pm! An unforgettable dinner prepared by Michelin Star-awarded Interstellar BBQ, hosted by Trosi Farms in the fields of Neal’s Berry Farm, 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX! Expect piping-hot barbecue and farm-fresh sides, served family-style to adults 21 and over. Diners will be seated at tables for 8, with closed tents for service rain or shine. (If weather is hazardous, we will still provide to-go boxes of the meal and a coupon for a free CSA produce box for 2026.) Please arrive between 5:00pm-6:00pm for drinks and passed appetizers, followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Tickets and FAQ’s available at www.trosifarms.com/events.
MENU: SPECIAL WINE PAIRINGS WITH EACH DISH, SPONSORED BY PEDERNALES CELLARS. (Non-Alcoholic beverages also available.)

Smoked “Beaver Dam Pepper” Poppers
Farm Salad + Flat Iron Aguachile
Pullman Market sides: Bakery Bread + Cultured Butter + Roasted Root Vegetables + Farm Pickles + Shishito Peppers
Post Oak Smoked Brisket + Jerk Chicken
Whole Kernel CornBread Pudding
Tulsi Basil & Persimmon Kombucha

We’re looking forward to enjoying this delicious dinner with many of our Friends of the Farm! www.theinterstellarbbq.com
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/texas/austin_2958315/restaurant/interstellar-bbq

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]]><![CDATA[2025 spring/summer Season ends, but watch for possible upcoming events!]]>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:13:52 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/2025-springsummer-season-ends-but-watch-for-possible-upcoming-eventsAs the sun sets on another U-Pick season, we thank all of you “Friends of the Farm” who have supported us this year, and in past years as well. We couldn’t do it without you! This year, we welcomed Trosi Farms as a partner, and we can’t wait to see what’s next on their calendar! Trosi Farms still maintains their original farm in Elgin, TX, but they have expanded their operation to join us here in Waller, so we are sometimes able to offer pre-picked produce from Elgin in our market here on Binford Rd. They are well-prepared to enhance your agritourism experience with innovative sustainable and regenerative techniques to provide the utmost in quality fruits and vegetables. Trosi Farms has plans for POSSIBLE upcoming events, including Market-only days (selling pre-picked homegrown produce only, not U-Pick), “Dinners on the Farm,” and CSA Boxes (Consumer Supported Agriculture) which would entail weekly or bi-weekly subscriptions celebrating the seasons of the farm. These possible events are subject to supply, demand, weather, and whatever else Mother Nature throws our way, so keep watching for details on this website, Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market Facebook Page, www.trosifarms.com, @nealsberryfarm, and @trosifarms. Our phone number has been discontinued, but you can still reach us by sending a message on https://www.nealsberryfarm.com/contact-and-links.html. The message will be answered by either Neal’s Berry Farm, or trosi@emmerandrye.com, depending on the question and which entity can provide the most knowledgeable answer. Thank you for your patronage!

https://emmerhospitality.com/stories/trosi-farms-a-labor-of-love

]]><![CDATA[SAT. 6/21/25 lAST U-PICK DAY OF THE SEASON!]]>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:02:45 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/sat-62125-last-u-pick-day-of-the-seasonOpen Sat. 6/21/25 (7:30am-1:00pm) for the LAST U-PICK DAY OF THE SEASON. We appreciate your tremendous support, but sadly the combo of recent rains and summer heat has ended the U-pick season earlier than expected. Watch for POSSIBLE upcoming events, including Market-only days (selling pre-picked homegrown produce only, not U-Pick), “Dinners on the Farm,” and CSA Boxes (Consumer Supported Agriculture) which would entail weekly or bi-weekly subscriptions celebrating the seasons of the farm. These possible events are subject to supply, demand, weather, and whatever else Mother Nature throws our way, so keep watching for details.

Sat. 6/21/25 U-PICK: Thornless blackberries, tomatoes of various sizes and colors (some heirloom!), okra, eggplant (PLEASE Bring your shears to cut), jalapenos, serrano peppers, banana peppers, zinnias, sunflowers and more!

Sat. 6/21/25 PRE-PICKED Lots of tomatoes, watermelons (red and yellow meat) and other homegrown veggies.

Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. Please bring your clippers for cutting eggplant and sunflowers.
NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM.

U-Pick prices: Blackberries $7/lb., most Vegs $3/lb.
Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out.

Instagram: @trosifarms and @nealsberryfarm
Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please).
No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. BEFORE YOU COME, ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Check this website Welcome Page for updates. We are proud to partner with Trosi Farms, so please check out their new website www.trosifarms.com

Red and Yellow meat watermelons, both seeded, are homegrown by Trosi Farms in Elgin, TX.

Banana peppers!

Tromboncini squash, eggplant, and onions!

Homegrown heirloom tomatoes!

]]><![CDATA[pick your blackberries now, while the picking is easy!]]>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:42:10 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/pick-your-blackberries-now-while-the-picking-is-easyJoin us for the third weekend of PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON! Open Fri-Sat-Sun 6/13, 6/14, & 6/15/2025 (7:30am-1:00pm), unless picked out or rained out. This is the LAST weekend of PEAK blackberry season, with LOTS of RIPE berries now! After this weekend, for a few more weeks, we will still have SOME blackberries, just as delicious but harder to find. As the summer heats up, look under the leaves for the best berries due to being shaded from sun.

U-PICK: Thornless blackberries, tomatoes of various sizes and colors (some heirloom!), okra, eggplant (PLEASE Bring your shears to cut), Jalapenos, Serrano peppers, banana peppers, zinnias, sunflowers and more!

Pre-picked: Homegrown Freestone Peaches, multicolor carrots, eggplant, Tulsi basil, Tromboncino squash, LOTs of tomatoes, and First of the Season Homegrown Watermelons from Trosi Farms in Elgin, TX.

Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. Please bring your clippers for cutting eggplant and sunflowers.
U-Pick prices: Blackberries $7/lb., most Vegs $3/lb.
Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out.

Instagram: @trosifarms and @nealsberryfarm
NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM.
Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please).

No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Fri., Sat., and Sun. 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather, being picked out or other unforeseen circumstances. BEFORE YOU COME, ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Looks like some chance of rain this weekend, so in the event we must be closed, we will make a post on Facebook and Welcome page of this website before 6:30am to that effect. If we open, but then must close due to rain, that will be stated on the Welcome page of this website as soon as possible.

]]><![CDATA[blackberries galore!]]>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:15:17 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/blackberries-galore SECOND WEEK OF PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON!
OPEN FRI 6/6, SAT 6/7 & SUN 6/8/25 7:30am- 1:00pm

U-PICK: Thornless blackberries, okra, squash, banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, green onions, eggplant, and lots of tomatoes (Red, yellow, green, large, small, heirloom). Sorry, NO U-PICK PEACHES this year, and Figs are NOT ripe yet.

U-Pick flowers: $5/Solo cup Zinnias, Sunflowers, and more. (PLEASE DO NOT PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS).

Pre-picked in the Market: Homegrown veggies, including colorful tomatoes, carrots, okra, and ground cherries! Sorry, no peaches this weekend--Next variety not ripe yet, but coming soon.

Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. Please bring your clippers for cutting eggplant and sunflowers.

U-Pick prices: Blackberries $7/lb., most Vegs $3/lb.
Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out.
NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM.
Instagram: @trosifarms and @nealsberryfarm
Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please).
No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Fri., Sat., and Sun. 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather, being picked out or other unforeseen circumstances. BEFORE YOU COME, ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN.

]]><![CDATA[best blackberry picking time is now!]]>Tue, 27 May 2025 18:43:13 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/best-blackberry-picking-time-is-nowPEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON! OPEN FRI 5/30, SAT 5/31 & SUN 6/1/25 7:30am- 1:00pm
U-PICK: Thornless blackberries, okra, yellow squash, green zucchini, “Cue Ball” round light green zucchini, slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, green onions, eggplant, cherry tomatoes. (Sorry, NO U-PICK PEACHES this year).

U-Pick flowers: $5/Solo cup Zinnias, Bachelor Buttons, Calendula, and Sunflowers. (PLEASE DO NOT PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS).

Pre-picked in the Market: Homegrown Freestone Peaches and lots of veggies!

Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. Please bring your clippers for cutting eggplant and sunflowers.

U-Pick prices: Blackberries $7/lb., most Vegs $3/lb.
Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out.

Instagram: @trosifarms and @nealsberryfarm

NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM.

Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please).
No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Fri., Sat., and Sun. 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather, being picked out or other unforeseen circumstances. BEFORE YOU COME, ALWAYS CHECK WELCOME PAGE ON THIS WEBSITE TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN.

]]><![CDATA[Peak Blackberry season starts this weekenD!]]>Mon, 19 May 2025 20:13:04 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/peak-blackberry-season-starts-this-weekend

This weekend begins PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON, when berry picking is at its finest—ABUNDANT Thornless Blackberries and the summer heat hasn’t completely set in yet.
OPEN FRI 5/23, SAT 5/24 & SUN 5/25/25 7:30am- 1:00pm

U-PICK: blackberries, yellow squash, green zucchini, “Cue Ball” round light green zucchini, slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, banana peppers, jalapeno peppers, green onions, eggplant, cherry tomatoes. (Sorry, NO U-PICK PEACHES this year).

U-Pick flowers: $5/Solo cup Zinnias, Bachelor Buttons, Calendula, and Sunflowers. (PLEASE DO NOT PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS). Please bring your clippers!

Pre-picked in the Market: Homegrown Freestone Peaches, Beets, carrots, green onions, cherry tomatoes, squash, purple daikon radishes, and more.

Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up.

U-Pick prices: Blackberries $7/lb., most Vegs $3/lb.
Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out.

Instagram: @trosifarms and @nealsberryfarm

NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM.

Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please).
No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Fri., Sat., and Sun. 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather, being picked out or other unforeseen circumstances. BEFORE YOU COME, ALWAYS CHECK ONLINE TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Check Welcome Page on this website, this Updates page, and Facebook "Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market."

Homegrown freestone peaches are available pre-picked in the market. Sorry, No U-Pick peaches this year.

Check out the market for Pre-picked vegs and peaches!

Mild-flavored Cue Ball Zucchini is great packed with beef/tomato filling similar to stuffed bell peppers, or a crab stuffing as shown here. Let your culinary imagination run wild!

]]><![CDATA[OPEN Sun, May 18,2025--upick blackberries, pre-picked peaches, and lots more!]]>Sat, 17 May 2025 19:09:17 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/open-sun-may-182025-upick-blackberries-pre-picked-peaches-and-lots-moreVisit us on Sunday, May 19, 2025 for TONS of blackberries, vegs and flowers. Prepicked in the market: FIRST OF THE SEASON PEACHES, and carrots, beets, heirloom black cherry tomatoes, green onions, green tomatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, purple daikon and more. For U-Pick, we will have: Thornless blackberries, zucchini (straight green and round light green ball), yellow squash, cucumbers, eggplant, jalapenos, banana peppers. Also sunflowers, zinnias, bachelor buttons, calendula. SORRY, NO U-PICK PEACHES THIS YEAR. Open 7:30am-1:00pm. No new pickers in field after 12:30pm. Please see Welcome page for prices, box info, etc., and FAQ's link for more info about your visit to the farm!
]]><![CDATA[BlackBerries ripe in all the fields now!]]>Tue, 13 May 2025 00:26:38 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/blackberries-ripe-in-all-the-fields-now.Neal’s Berry Farm/Trosi Farms will be Open Fri., Sat, & Sun. May 16, 17, and 18, 2025, 7:30am-1:00pm. (unless picked out or rained out). Good news—Thornless Blackberries are starting to ripen in all the fields, not just the few areas we have recently had ripening. So, get ready for some serious blackberry picking this weekend! Vegs for U-Pick: Yellow Squash, Green Zucchini, “Cue Ball” round light green zucchini, slicing cucumbers, pickling cucumbers, banana peppers, japapeno peppers, green onions, and more. U-Pick flowers: Zinnias, Bachelor Buttons, Calendula, and Sunflowers. Pre-picked vegs: Beets, carrots, green onions, cherry tomatoes, squash and more! Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. U-Pick blackberries $7.00/lb., most U-Pick vegs $3.00/lb., Flowers $5/filled Solo cup (PLEASE DO NOT PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS). Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out. Pickers MUST arrive and check in before 12:30pm and pay and depart by 1:00pm. NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM. Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please). No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. See schedule changes on Facebook, and website Welcome page and Updates page. Before you come, ALWAYS CHECK the Welcome page on this website to be sure we have not closed due to being picked out or rained out. Neal's Berry Farm 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484. This year, we are partnering with @TrosiFarms, so check them out on Instagram!

Pick your own bouquet for only $5.00!

We have over 3 MILES of Thornless Blackberries on trellis fences, separated by wide grassy pathways for the ultimate blackberry picking experience! It's like picking from a wall of berries!

Ready to pick now: Yellow squash, green zucchini, and cherry tomatoes!

"Cue Ball" zucchini is fabulous for stuffing with just about anything!

Two types of cucumbers are ready for picking now-Left photo shows Picklers, right photo shows Slicers.

]]><![CDATA[Open May 9 & 10, 2025-- (and maybe May 11--T.B.D.)]]>Mon, 05 May 2025 21:50:32 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/open-may-9-10-2025-and-maybe-may-11-tbdNext open: Fri. May 9 & Sat. May 10, 2025, 7:30am-1:00pm. We had planned to be open Sun., May 11, but the cloudy weather this week is slowing the blackberry ripening, so we MAY be picked out after Saturday. We will assess the fields after we close on Saturday, and will post here around 3:00pm Saturday regarding Sunday status--OPEN or CLOSED. Friday and Saturday should be good days for picking thornless blackberries, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumbers, green onions and LOTS of flowers (Zinnias, Sunflowers, Bachelor Buttons and more!) Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. U-Pick blackberries $7.00/lb., most U-Pick vegs $3.00/lb., Flowers $5/filled Solo cup (PLEASE DO NOT PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS). Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out. Pickers MUST arrive and check in before 12:30pm and pay and depart by 1:00pm. NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM. Cash preferred, cards also accepted. (No checks please). No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. See schedule changes on Facebook, and website Welcome page and this Updates page. Before you come, ALWAYS CHECK www.nealsberryfarm.com and this Updates tab . Neal's Berry Farm 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 This year, we are partnering with @TrosiFarms, so check them out on Instagram!

]]><![CDATA[PICKED OUT, SO WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAY mAY 4, 2025]]>Sat, 03 May 2025 19:39:47 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/picked-out-so-we-are-closed-sunday-may-4-2025We are picked out after today (Sat., 5/3/25), so WILL BE CLOSED tomorrow, Sunday, 5/4/25. Thank you everyone who came out and picked this weekend, and we look forward to seeing y’all next weekend Fri., Sat., and Sun. (May 9, 10, and 11, 2025 7:30am-1:00pm). The volume of ripe thornless blackberries should increase every week for a few weeks, and peak season in the past has been approximately the last week of May and first two weeks of June, depending on the weather. Lots more vegs and flowers for next weekend too! BEFORE YOU COME, CHECK THIS WEBSITE TO MAKE SURE WE ARE OPEN. We are grateful for your support of our farms! Neal’s Berry Farm and Trosi Farm, 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484

]]><![CDATA[season opens fri-sat-sun, may 2, 3, & 4, 2025!]]>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:26:46 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/season-opens-fri-sat-sun-may-2-3-4-2025SEASON OPENS FRIDAY May 2, 2025! Open for U-Pick thornless blackberries, vegs, flowers, and SOME prepicked vegs and prepicked bouquets Fri., Sat. and Sun, May 2, 3 & 4, 2025 7:30am-1:00pm. U-Pick Freedom Blackberries are rapidly ripening -- some ripe now, and lots more ready real soon! Blackberries are the ONLY fruit available for U-Pick, but lots of yellow squash, zucchini and green onions. (Few cucumbers ready, no U-Pick tomatoes yet). Fill our Solo cup with Zinnias, Sunflowers, and Bachelor Buttons – BRING YOUR CLIPPERS OR SCISSORS FOR THE SUNFLOWERS.

Photo of Zinnias shows adjacent row of Oats—the last survivors of our winter cover crop. These oat seeds are just like you eat in oatmeal. The plants are going to seed, and will be tilled under when we open Friday, but here you see their valuable contribution to our soil regeneration program. Admission: $3.00 ea. age 2 and up. U-Pick blackberries $7.00/lb, most U-Pick vegs $3.00/lb., Flowers $5/filled Solo cup (PLEASE DO NOT PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS).
Reusable picking box $3.00 (Let us date stamp your returning box) or bring your own container and line w/plastic bag for removal at check-out.

Pickers MUST arrive and check in before 12:30pm and pay and depart by 1:00pm. NO PICKERS MAY BEGIN PICKING AFTER 12:30PM. We accept: Cards and Cash (no checks please). No pets allowed, except for service animals. Sorry, NO picnic area. Please watch children closely near the 3 deep irrigation ponds. Regular open schedule will be Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:30am-1:00 pm until further notice, except changes due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. ALWAYS CHECK HERE OR
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071138552620
FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES BEFORE YOU COME TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN! Thank you everyone for the SHARES and participating in our farm fun!

Freedom Thornless Blackberries are our earliest-ripening of the seven varieties we grow.

Yellow crookneck squash are loaded for picking.

Green zucchini can be prepared in a multitude of recipes!

Oat plants just to the left of the zinnias. These are oats just like you eat in oatmeal, but we plant them as a winter cover crop and till them in when they go to seed, as you see here. Cover crops are an important part of our soil regeneration program.

Sunflowers in many different sizes and color combos this year! Sunflowers are not priced per stem as they have been in the past, just cut them and put them in the $5 Solo cup with the other flowers!

Green onions just like these will be for sale prepicked in the market. A different variety (multiplying) of Green Onions is available for U-Pick.

Brighten up your bouquet with Bachelor Buttons!

]]><![CDATA[Opening early may 2025! Date to be determined...]]>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:35:09 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/opening-early-may-2025-date-to-be-determined
Our 2025 season should open sometime early May, date undetermined at this time. Freedom (our earliest ripening thornless blackberries) just starting to get a bit of color. Vegs are looking good but still need more time to ripen. For U-Pick, we will start the season with yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lots more. A few zinnias are open, and they should be in full bloom for cutting in a few weeks. We planted a wild mix of zinnias, along with several more varieties of flowers new to us, so you should be able to cut some gorgeous bouquets! This year we are partnering with the farmer from Trosi Farms, so look for some exciting new changes taking place here in Waller! If you want a preview of what Trosi Farms is all about, visit them at the Field Guide Festival April 25-27, 2025 in Austin, Texas. https://fieldguidefest.com/ See y’all soon at Neal’s Berry Farm, 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

Freedom Thornless Blackberries are just starting to turn from green to red, so no black ones yet. Freedom is the earliest ripening of our 7 varieties of thornless blackberries.

First blooms on the zinnias, with green tomatoes on the fence.

]]><![CDATA[Fourth and Final Plant sale of spring 2025!]]>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:15:25 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/fourth-and-final-plant-sale-of-spring-2025Last weekend of Spring 2025 Plant Sale! Sat-Sun, Mar. 29 & 30. 8am-2pm. Lots of previous varieties of vegetable, flower, herb & blackberry plants still available, along with more new Peppers this week: TAM Jalapeno (mild heat), Caribbean Yellow Habanero (scorching 450,000 Scoville Units!), and Serrano (Mexico origin, fiery heat, sharp flavor). Lots of heirloom tomato plants too! PRICES: 4” pots are $4 ea/ 3/$10, and 3-gal “Caddo” Blackberries $30. BEFORE COMING, CHECK THIS website FOR UPDATES TO SCHEDULE. Quantities are limited to availability, first come first serve. Cards OK, cash preferred. Sorry, nothing for U-Pick available yet. We will have a limited selection of plants for sale when we open again (later this spring) for U-Pick. 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484.

]]><![CDATA[Third plant sale - march 22-23, 2025]]>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:49:39 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/third-plant-sale-march-22-23-2025Plant Sale at Neal’s Berry Farm! Sat. & Sun., Mar. 22-23, 2025 8:00am-2pm. 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484. Thornless “Caddo” Blackberry plants (3-gal, $30.) Lots of 4” pots of veg, flower, and herb plants: TWO varieties of superb yellow squash plants: “Gentry” (best crookneck ever!) and “Superpick” (straightneck, prolific production!). More veg plants include Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, Zucchini, Eggplant, Herbs, and Edible Flowers. We hope to have a plant sale every weekend in March and first weekend in April, but BEFORE COMING, CHECK THIS website FOR UPDATES TO SCHEDULE. Quantities are limited to availability, first come first serve. Cards OK, cash preferred. Sorry, nothing for U-Pick available yet.

]]><![CDATA[Second plant sale of 2025 -- Mar. 15-16]]>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:53:40 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/second-plant-sale-of-2025-mar-15-16Start your spring garden with our PLANT SALE (Sat. & Sun, Mar. 15-16, 2025 8:00am-2:00pm). Lots of homegrown Vegetable Plants, Edible Flower Plants, Herbs and “Caddo” Thornless Blackberry Plants. Vegetable & herb plants ($4 ea or 3/$10) include Tomatoes (Large size, heirlooms, and cherry tomatoes), Peppers, Squash (yellow and zucchini, even some Birdhouse Gourd plants!), Cucumbers, Eggplant, basil, cilantro. Edible flowering plants 6-pak $10. Caddo Thornless Blackberry Plants in 3-gal pot $30.00. Quantities are limited to availability, first come first serve. Cards OK, cash preferred. If possible, please bring your own basket/box/tray. We hope to have a plant sale every weekend (Sat. & Sun.) in March and first weekend in April, but BEFORE COMING, CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR ANY UPDATES TO SCHEDULE. Sorry, nothing for U-Pick available yet. 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484.

]]><![CDATA[Plant sale! - March 8-9, 2025]]>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:41:26 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/plant-sale-march-8-9-2025Plant Sale at Neal’s Berry Farm! Saturday & Sunday, March 8-9, 2025 8:00am-2pm. 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484. Thousands of homegrown veg and flower plants to choose from! Current availability includes: Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash (yellow and zucchini), Cucumbers, Eggplant, Basil, and Edible flowers. Quantities are limited to availability, first come first serve. Cards OK, cash preferred. If possible, please bring your own basket/box/tray. We hope to have a plant sale every weekend in March and first weekend in April, but BEFORE COMING, CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR UPDATES TO SCHEDULE. Sorry, nothing for U-Pick available yet. Winter weather presented many challenges to get these plants ready for sale, so come on out and get an early start on your garden!

]]><![CDATA[SPRING 2025 PLANT SALE!]]>Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:52:37 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/spring-2025-plant-saleHomegrown Vegetable Plants and Edible Flower Plants for sale: Saturday & Sunday March 8-9, 2025 8:00 am-2:00pm. 21104 Binford Rd. Waller, TX 77484. We hope to have a plant sale with same hours every weekend in March and first weekend in April, but BEFORE COMING, CHECK THIS FB PAGE FOR UPDATES TO SCHEDULE. Quantities are limited to availability, first come first serve. Cards OK, cash preferred. If possible, please bring your own basket/box/tray. Sorry, nothing for U-Pick available at this time. Come on out and stock up on plants for your spring garden!

]]><![CDATA[fall 2024 information]]>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:16:59 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/fall-2024-informationOur main season has closed, but we may still be open for an OCCASIONAL Saturday for fall crops and possibly a CSA program. "Community Supported Agriculture" (CSA) is a program whereby enrolled members pre-pay to receive shares of produce, picked up usually bi-weekly, to experience our farm seasonally. We won't know if we can offer this CSA program until fall crops start producing and we see what we will have available. Please keep watching HERE, and our Facebook Page "Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market" for more info! Thank you for supporting our farm.
]]><![CDATA[sAT. sEPT 14, 2024 LAST DAY TO BUY MUSCADINES THIS YEAR!]]>Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:37:18 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/sat-sept-14-2024-last-day-to-buy-muscadines-this-yearLast call for Muscadine Grapes! Final day to purchase grapes this year! Open Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 10:00AM-2:00PM, ONLY for sale of pre-picked Bronze “Fry” Scuppernong Muscadine grapes and Black “Supreme” Muscadine Grapes, both $7.00/lb. CASH ONLY. No minimum, but 5 lbs. & up will be boxed (no charge for box); less than 5 lbs. will be in quart bags. No pre-orders taken, only available ‘til sold out, but we have A LOT OF GRAPES to sell. No U-Pick available. Farm is closed for everything else. These are super-sweet grapes with a few large seeds, great for fresh eating, jelly and wine. We have contracted out the grape harvest to Trosi Farms, so their farmer will be here to assist you with your purchase. We will post here when sold out if closing before 2:00 pm.

Black Ison "Supreme" Muscadines for sale pre-picked.

Black "Supreme" Muscadine grape life cycle.

Bronze "Fry" Scuppernong Muscadines for sale pre-picked.

Life cycle of Bronze "Fry" Muscadine Grapes

]]><![CDATA[Visit market 9/7/24 10 am-2 pm for muscadines!]]>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:02:54 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/visit-market-9724-10-am-2-pm-for-muscadinesFabulous Muscadine Grapes for Sale!! Our market will be open Saturday, September 7, 2024, 10:00AM-2:00PM, ONLY for sale of pre-picked Bronze “Fry” Scuppernong Muscadine grapes and Black “Supreme” Muscadine Grapes, both $7.00/lb. No minimum, but 5 lbs. & up will be boxed (no charge for box); less than 5 lbs. will be in quart bags. No pre-orders taken, only available ‘til sold out, but we have A LOT OF GRAPES to sell. CASH ONLY. No U-Pick available. Farm is closed for everything else. These are super-sweet grapes with a few large seeds, great for fresh eating, jelly and wine. We have contracted out the grape harvest to Trosi Farms, so their farmer will be here to assist you with your purchase. We will post here when sold out if closing before 2:00 pm. Season ends soon so get your grapes now!

Black "Supreme" Muscadine Grape life cycle.

Bronze "Fry" Scuppernong Muscadine grape life cycle.

]]><![CDATA[Open 8/31/24 for pre-picked grapes only!]]>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:10:09 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/open-83124-for-pre-picked-grapes-onlyMuscadine Grapes for Sale! Farm stand will be open Saturday, August 31, 2024, 10:00AM-2:00PM, ONLY for sale of pre-picked Black “Supreme” Muscadine grapes, Bronze “Fry” Scuppernong Muscadine grapes. Grapes $7.00/lb., no minimum to buy, but 5 lbs. & up will be boxed (no charge for box); less than 5 lbs. will be in quart bags. No pre-orders taken, only available ‘til sold out, but we have a lot to sell. CASH ONLY. No U-Pick available. Farm is closed for everything else. These are super-sweet grapes with a few large seeds, great for fresh eating, jelly and wine. We have contracted out the grape harvest to Trosi Farms, so their farmer will be here to assist you with your purchase. We will post here when sold out if closing before 2:00 pm. Season ends soon so get your grapes now.

]]><![CDATA[Open 8/24/24 for Pre-picked muscadines!]]>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:35:23 GMThttps://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog/open-82424-for-pre-picked-muscadinesATTENTION MUSCADINE GRAPE LOVERS! Farm stand will be open Saturday, August 24, 2024, 10:00AM-2:00PM, ONLY for sale of pre-picked Black “Supreme” Muscadine grapes, Bronze “Fry” Scuppernong Muscadine grapes, and maybe a few other homegrown vegs. Grapes $7.00/lb., no minimum to buy, but 5 lbs. & up will be in a box (no charge for box); less than 5 lbs. will be in quart bags. No pre-orders taken, only available ‘til sold out. CASH ONLY. No U-Pick available. Farm is closed for everything else. Will post here when sold out if closing before 2:00 pm.

Our grapes are much sweeter than the local wild muscadines; ours have 23-26% sugar content, with edible skin. Left: Bronze "Fry" Scuppernong Muscadines. Right: Black "Supreme" Muscadines.

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