We will have lots of blackberries for the next week or two, as the red ones ripen to black. After that, most remaining blackberries will be under the leaves because they are protected from the brutal sun, so more difficult to see and pick. So if you want to pick lots of berries in a short amount of time, don't wait! The rest of this week, we will be open Thurs thru Sunday (June 17-20, 2021): 7:30am-1:00pm, so must check in by 12:30pm. We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. LOTS of tomatoes and various other vegs. Bring shears for sunflowers and some vegs. Pre-picked in the market, we have: homegrown watermelons, cantaloupe, tomatoes, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, acorn squash, peach bbq wood, homemade preserves and jelly. See www.nealsberryfarm.com for pricing, maps, etc. and https://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog. .) FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

Peak blackberry season is over, but there are still LOTS of ripe berries to pick, so hurry in before they bake on the vine with this heat wave. We can't stress enough that the blackberries will not wait to ripen until you have the 'perfect' time to pick them--just make plans to come as soon as possible or you may miss out. Open Tues. thru Sunday this week (June 15-20, 2021): 7:30am-1:00pm, so must check in by 12:30pm. AND EVENING HOURS WED. 6/16/21 (4:30pm-8:00pm, so must check in by 7:30pm). We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. LOTS of tomatoes and various other vegs. Bring shears for sunflowers and some vegs. See homepage on this website for pricing, maps, etc. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

Hours for this weekend-PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON: Friday, Sat., Sun. (June 11, 12, & 13, 2021) Open 7:30am-1:00pm. Pickers must check in at the market by 12:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 1:00pm sharp closing time. We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. PEAK BLACKBERRY AND TOMATO SEASON IS NOW, along with lots of other veggies for U-Pick: Butternut Squash, beets, cabbage, kale, dinosaur kale, cucumbers, peppers and more. If you need lots of blackberries and tomatoes, now is the time for easy picking! Bring garden shears to cut sunflowers and some vegs. (Sorry, no zinnia picking on Friday 6/11/21--need to let them grow a bit, so probably can be cut Saturday 6/12/21). Thanks to all who came out for our Wed. & Thurs. evening picking this week (6/9 & 6/10). We MAY repeat the same Wed./Thurs. evening extra hours for next week, so keep checking herefor updates. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.
 

⭐The Wed. evening picking turnout was so great, we decided to also OPEN Thursday 6/10/21 7:30am-1:00pm AND 4:30pm-8:00pm. It's Peak Berry Week! LOTS of blackberries & tomatoes! Plenty of veggies to pick also.  Bring shears for cutting🌻 & some veggies. See Home page on this website for more info. Evening pickers must check in before 7:30 and weigh and pay by our 8:00pm sharp closing time.

Wednesday 6/9/21 OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm AND SPECIAL EVENING HOURS 4:30pm-8:00pm. Also open Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun, June 10-13, 2021: 7:30am-1:00pm. The blackberry plants LOVED the snow and 8 degree freeze they got in February, so more blackberries are ripening simultaneously than ever before. On days we close at 1:00pm, pickers must check in at the market by 12:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 1:00pm sharp closing time. On Wednesday evening (6/9/21 only), pickers must check in before 7:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 8:00pm sharp closing time. We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. PEAK BLACKBERRY AND TOMATO SEASON IS NOW, along with lots of other veggies for U-Pick: Squash (Butternut, spaghetti, yellow, zucchini), beets, cabbage, kale, dinosaur kale, cucumbers, peppers and more. If you need lots of blackberries and tomatoes, now is the time for easy picking! Bring garden shears to cut sunflowers, zinnias and some vegs. See Home Page here for pricing, maps, etc. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

HOURS EXTENDED FOR PEAK BLACKBERRY AND TOMATO SEASON!! The blackberry plants LOVED the snow and 8 degree freeze they got in February, because they are making more blackberries than ever before. Because SOOO many thornless blackberries are ripening simultaneously, (and tomatoes are loaded) we offer UPDATED HOURS THIS WEEK:
Tues. June 8, 2021 7:30am-1:00pm
Wed. June 9, 2021: 7:30am-1:00pm AND 4:30pm-8:00pm
Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun, June 10-13, 2021: 7:30am-1:00pm until further notice.
On days we close at 1:00pm, pickers must check in at the market by 12:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 1:00pm sharp closing time. On Wednesday evening, pickers must check in before 7:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 8:00pm sharp closing time. We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. Besides blackberries, TOMATOES ARE LOADED AND RIPE FOR PICKING, along with lots of other veggies. Bring garden shears to cut sunflowers, zinnias and some vegs. See homepage on this website for pricing,etc.  FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

The blackberry plants must have LOVED the deep freeze and snow they got this past February, because they are making more blackberries than ever before. Because SOOO many thornless blackberries are ripening simultaneously, we offer UPDATED HOURS FOR PEAK BLACKBERRY WEEK: We usually close Mondays but making exception for this week, along with adding evening picking hours for Wednesday.
      Mon. June 7, 2021: 7:30am-1:00pm
      Tues. June 8, 2021 7:30am-1:00pm
      Wed. June 9, 2021: 7:30am-1:00pm AND 4:30pm-8:00pm
      Thurs, Fri, Sat, & Sun, June 10-13, 2021: 7:30am-1:00pm until further notice.
  On days we close at 1:00pm, pickers must check in at the market by 12:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 1:00pm sharp closing time. On Wednesday evening, pickers must check in before 7:30pm and pick, weigh and pay by our 8:00pm sharp closing time. We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. Besides blackberries, tomatoes are ripening rapidly, along with lots of other veggies. Bring garden shears to cut sunflowers, zinnias and some vegs; rain boots or yard shoes are recommended at this time. Come on out and harvest your own blackberries and vegetables! FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

Calling all Blackberry-Lovers, Jelly-Makers, Cobbler-Bakers, and Wine-Makers--THIS IS YOUR BEST WEEK TO PICK BLACKBERRIES ALL YEAR! There won't be another time this year when there are more ripe blackberries at once. Four of our five varieties of thornless blackberries are producing this coming week and possibly next week. After that, amounts ripening will slowly diminish as the annual blackberry season fades. Easiest and best picking is NOW! Peak blackberry season typically runs last week in May thru first two weeks of June, so we are right in the middle of that time period. Tomato season just starting, and they are highly susceptible to various demons, especially with recent monsoons, so pick tomatoes while they are abundant and lookin' good. OPEN Sunday 6/6/21 7:30am-1:00pm. (OPEN TUES. THRU SUNDAYS 7:30am-1:00pm UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time.) We're open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. Rain boots or yard shoes recommended at this time. Lots of good stuff to pick: THREE MILES of thornless blackberries in peak production, 1,000 ft. of tomatoes on fences, kale, dinosaur kale, cabbage, Napa cabbage, squash (yellow, zucchini, spaghetti), peppers, cucumbers, beets, few radishes. Bring shears to cut zinnias, sunflowers and some vegs. Pre-picked: acorn squash (white, green, and yellow), spaghetti squash, tomatoes, and a few peaches. Peach BBQ wood & homemade preserves/jelly for sale in the market. Check HOME tab on this website for pricing, maps, etc., and ALWAYS check this "Updates" tab before coming to be sure we are open. Special welcome to area bikers for our first of two "Biker Berry Weekends." (see flyer in photos below) FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

Hours this coming weekend: Saturday (6/5/21) & Sunday (6/6/21) Open 7:30am-1:00pm. (OPEN TUES. THRU SUNDAYS 7:30am-1:00pm UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. (We will be open even if it's raining, but no picking during lightning. Rain boots or yard shoes recommended at this time.) Lots of good stuff to pick: THREE MILES of thornless blackberries in peak production, many tomatoes in various types and sizes, kale, dinosaur kale, cabbage, Napa cabbage, squash (yellow, zucchini, spaghetti), peppers, cucumbers, beets, few radishes. Bring shears to cut zinnias, sunflowers and some vegs. Pre-picked we offer acorn squash (white, green, and yellow), spaghetti squash, tomatoes, and a few peaches. Delicious homemade preserves and jelly for sale in the market: Peach, Wild Mustang Grape, Blackberry, LSU Purple Fig, and LSU Gold Fig. On open days, pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. Check HOME tab on this website for pricing, maps, etc., and visit the almost-daily posting on this blog before coming to be sure we are open. We hope to see many of y'all enjoying a day of picking in the wide open skies of Waller, TX. Special welcome to area bikers for our first of two "Biker Berry Weekends." (see flyer in photos below). FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

Rain mostly missed us last night, so OPEN today 6/3/21-7:30am-1:00pm. Rain boots/yard shoes advised. Bring shears for sunflowers.

Open Thurs 6/3/21, and Tues. thru Sundays (7:30am-1:00pm) until further notice. On open days, pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. U-Pick available Thur. 6/3/21: thornless blackberries, cabbage, Napa Cabbage, yellow squash, zucchini, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, beets, peppers, kale, dinosaur kale, green onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, sunflowers, zinnias and a few eggplants. Sorry, peach season is over. Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut flowers and some vegs. Delicious homemade preserves and jelly for sale in the market: Peach, Wild Mustang Grape, Blackberry, LSU Purple Fig, and LSU Gold Fig. Check HOME tab on nealsberryfarm.com for pricing, maps, etc., and ALWAYS check this "Updates" tab before coming to be sure we are open. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

 Memorial Day (Monday, May 31, 2021) OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm.
We are usually closed Monday, but will be open Memorial Day. (Sorry,no  picnic   area available.)
  Tuesday June 1, 2021 CLOSED
   Wednesday, June 2, 2021 OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm.
                             Will post more open dates next week when known.

     On open days, Pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. U-Pick available Monday, 5-31-21: thornless blackberries, yellow squash, zucchini, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, beets, peppers, kale, dinosaur kale, green onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, sunflowers and zinnias. Sorry, peach season is over.🙁 No eggplant available for picking for a few days--eggplants were harvested down to the tiniest ones, so need more time to grow more. Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut flowers and some vegs. Delicious homemade preserves and jelly for sale in the market: Peach, Wild Mustang Grape, Blackberry, LSU Purple Fig, and LSU Gold Fig. Check HOME tab on this website for pricing, maps, etc., and always check this blog before coming to be sure we are open. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

Join us for Memorial Weekend Sunday and Monday (May 30 & 31, 2021) 7:30am-1:00pm.  Pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. We are usually closed Mondays, but will be open for Memorial Day. Sorry, no picnic area available. Peak blackberry season is in full swing and there are TONS of ripe thornless blackberries to pick NOW. Also, vegs available to pick: yellow squash, zucchini, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, beets, peppers, kale, dinosaur kale, green onions, cucumbers, a FEW ripe tomatoes. Sorry, peach season is over.🙁 Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut zinnias, sunflowers and some vegs. Fields are still moist in a few areas, so rain boots or closed-toe shoes that can get wet are advised. Delicious homemade preserves and jelly for sale in the market: Peach, Wild Mustang Grape, Blackberry, LSU Purple Fig, and LSU Gold Fig. Check HOME tab on nealsberryfarm.com for pricing, maps, etc., and ALWAYS check this updates page before coming to be sure we are open. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

We were lucky that the big storm mostly missed us last night (5/28/21,) so we will for sure be open Sat. 5/29/21. Rain boots or closed toe shoes are still advised. Come out and enjoy the day picking blackberries, veggies, and flowers. Bring Shears. See previous post for more info.

Join us for a fun Memorial Weekend 2021: Open Sat., Sun., Mon., (May 29, 30, 31, 2021) 7:30am-1:00pm. Sorry, no picnic area available. Pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. We are usually closed Mondays, but will be open for Memorial Day. Peak blackberry season is in full swing and there are TONS of ripe thornless blackberries to pick NOW. Also, vegs available to pick: yellow squash, zucchini, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, beets, peppers, kale, dinosaur kale, green onions, cucumbers, a FEW ripe tomatoes. Sorry, peach season is over.🙁 Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut zinnias, sunflowers and some vegs. Fields are still moist in a few areas, so rain boots or closed-toe shoes that can get wet are advised. Delicious homemade preserves and jelly for sale in the market: Peach, Wild Mustang Grape, Blackberry, LSU Purple Fig, and LSU Gold Fig. Check HOME tab on this website for pricing, maps, etc, and ALWAYS check the latest posts on this blog before coming to be sure we are open. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.

 

Memorial Weekend 2021 Hours: Open Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., (May 28-31, 2021) 7:30am-1:00pm. Pickers must check in at market before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay before our 1:00pm sharp closing time. We are usually closed Mondays, but will be open for Memorial Day --Peak blackberry season has begun and there are TONS of ripe thornless blackberries to pick now. Also, vegs available to pick: yellow squash, zucchini (yellow/green), spaghetti squash, acorn squash, beets, peppers, kale, dinosaur kale, green onions, carrots, cucumbers, a FEW ripe tomatoes and MAYBE a few peaches. Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut zinnias, sunflowers, and some vegs. Fields are still moist, so rain boots or closed-toe shoes that can get wet are advised in some areas. Check HOME tab on nealsberryfarm.com for pricing, maps, etc., and ALWAYS check this FB page, or see almost-daily posting at https://www.nealsberryfarm.com/updates-neals-berry-farm-blog before coming to be sure we are open. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920.
 

We will be open Thur. 5/27/21 for LOTS of U-Pick thornless blackberries. Peak blackberry season usually runs the last week of May thru mid-June, so NOW is the time to pick or make plans to come in the next couple of weeks or you will miss out on the main season. One customer asked ,"What day is peak season?" There isn't any ONE day, the season has built over the last 3 weeks, and now we have about 2-3 more weeks of LOTS of berries, then mid-late June the amount of ripe berries lessens as more get picked and the heat usually sets in. The torrential rains seem to have left the area, so we expect good weather for the next few days. We plan to be open daily for a while, but ALWAYS check this blog or Facebook "Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market" before coming in case something changed. Pickers check in before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay by our 1:00pm sharp closing time. Available for U-Pick on Thu. 5/27/21: Blackberries, yellow squash, zucchini (yellow/green), spaghetti sq., acorn sq., beets, peppers, kale, dinosaur kale, green onions, carrots, cucumbers, sunflowers, zinnias, and MAYBE a few peaches. Ripe tomatoes hopefully start next week. Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut flowers and some vegs.). FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920. Fields are still moist, so rain boots or closed-toe shoes that can get wet are advised in some areas. Check HOME tab on this website for pricing, maps, etc.

U-Pick peaches start tomorrow (Tues. 5/25/21)! Season will be VERY SHORT (thanks to 7 degree temps in Feb. 2021), so hurry in before they're gone! We are just entering the beginning of PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON, so there are more ripe blackberries than ever before! Blackberry season will likely be shorter than usual this year, so don’t wait to pick them either. Open Tues, 5/25/21 7:30am-1:00pm for U-Pick: Blackberries, peaches, yellow squash, zucchini (yellow/green), spaghetti sq., acorn sq., beets, peppers, kale, dino kale, green onions, carrots, cucumbers, sunflowers, zinnias, and possibly more. No ripe tomatoes yet. Rain boots or shoes that can get wet are advised! Please bring your garden shears/clippers to cut flowers and some vegs. Pickers check in before 12:30pm to pick, weigh and pay by our 1:00pm sharp closing time. Entry: $2/ea age 2 yr. and up. Re-usable fruit picking box $2/ea—Blackberries and peaches may be combined in same box. Fruit price: $5.00/lb. Heavy-duty Vegetable picking bag $.50 ea, or use thin free plastic bag. Veg price: $2.00/lb except cabbage ($4/head).  Farm subject to being picked out or rained out, so ALWAYS check this "Updates" blog or Facebook "Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market" before coming out.  See HOME tab on this website for pricing, maps, history, etc. FYI: Binford Rd. is under construction between HWY 290 and FM 2920, so if 290/Binford exit is closed off, exit Kickapoo or FM 2920. After the recent heavy rains, our plants, trees and vines need their RIPE harvest picked asap to facilitate future production. Hope to see y’all tomorrow!