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Last call! final day of the season Sat. 9/16/23

9/15/2023

 
Join us for the last day of the season! Open Sat. 9/16/23 8:00am-noon U-pick Muscadine Grapes 21104 Binford Rd. 77484 nealsberryfarm.com. Our muscadine grapes are way different from the local wild muscadines. Wilson Bros Gardens says, “Fry Scuppernong is the standard in muscadines and one of if not the best for fresh eating… large, super sweet grapes of 21% sugar content with excellent quality and taste, and the skin is edible.” Ison’s Nursery, developer of Supreme Black muscadine, says their grape “is one of the very best and biggest muscadines. .. long shelf life, edible skin … 22% sugar.“ Both are highly prized for wine, jelly and fresh eating!
PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. Pickers must check in at market at least 30 minutes before closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Restroom is available. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb. For sale: Blackberry plants $20 and Blackberry preserves from our fruit. You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. Check Facebook or nealsberryfarm.com before driving out to be sure we are open. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

Pick muscadines Now before season ends!

9/11/2023

 
Next day open is Sat. 9/16/23 8am-12:00noon for U-Pick muscadines. (Maybe a  few U-pick figs, too). Our muscadine grapes are way different from the local wild muscadines. Wilson Bros Gardens says, “Fry Scuppernong is the standard in muscadines and one of if not the best for fresh eating… large, super sweet grapes of 21% sugar content with excellent quality and taste, and the skin is edible.” Ison’s Nursery, developer of Supreme Black muscadine, says their grape “is one of the very best and biggest muscadines. .. long shelf life, edible skin … 22% sugar.“ Both are highly prized for wine, jelly and fresh eating!
PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. Pickers must check in at market at least 30 minutes before closing time. CASH & cards accepted. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Restroom is available. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb. For sale: Blackberry plants $20 and Blackberry preserves from our fruit. You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. Check Facebook or nealsberryfarm.com before driving out to be sure we are open. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
 

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9/9/23 Customer picked this box of mixed grapes--both Fry Scuppernong Bronze muscadines and Ison's Supreme Black muscadines.

pick muscadines for wine and jelly or fresh eating.

9/6/2023

 
Open Sat. 9/9/23 8:00am-noon for Upick Muscadine grapes only. Bronze "Fry" Scuppernong muscandines and Ison's Black Supreme Muscadines are the the varieties we have.

UPick muscadine grapes and Pre-picked Colorado Peaches!

9/2/2023

 
Open Tues. 9/5/23 8am-12:00noon for U-Pick muscadines. (A few U-pick figs, too) BREAKING NEWS: A limited supply of divine (pre-picked) Palisade, Colorado peaches will be for sale! NOW BACK TO OUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED POST: Our muscadine grapes are way different from the local wild muscadines. Wilson Bros Gardens says, “Fry Scuppernong is the standard in muscadines and one of if not the best for fresh eating… large, super sweet grapes of 21% sugar content with excellent quality and taste, and the skin is edible.” Ison’s Nursery, developer of Supreme Black muscadine, says their grape “is one of the very best and biggest muscadines. .. long shelf life, edible skin … 22% sugar.“ Both are highly prized for wine, jelly and fresh eating!
PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. Pickers must check in at market at least 30 minutes before closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Restroom is available. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb. For sale: Blackberry plants $20 and Blackberry preserves from our fruit. You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. Check Facebook or nealsberryfarm.com before driving out to be sure we are open. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 @nealsberryfarm.com
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Bronze Fry Scuppernong Grapes
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Ison's Black Supreme Muscadine Grapes

scheduling update

8/27/2023

 
Open Sun. 9/3/23 8:00am-noon for Bronze and Black 🍇UPick Muscadine Grapes🍇. nealsberryfarm.com 🍇21104 Binford Rd. 77484.

u-pick muscadines--vines are loaded!

8/21/2023

 
Open Saturday 8/26/23 8am-12:00 noon for muscadine & flower picking (and a few figs). Come out and pick these fabulous grapes while you still can! These are very different from the muscadines that grow wild in this area. According to Wilson Bros Gardens, “Fry Scuppernong is the standard in muscadines and one of if not the best for fresh eating… large, super sweet grapes of 21% sugar content with excellent quality and taste, and the skin is edible.” Supreme Black muscadine, according to its developer Ison’s Nursery, “is one of the very best and biggest muscadines... long shelf life, edible skin … 22% sugar.“ Both are highly prized by wine and jelly-makers!
PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. Pickers must check in at market at least 30 minutes before closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. Bring Clippers to cut zinnias and sunflowers. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Restroom is available. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb, Zinnias $3/cup, Sunflowers $1/stem. For sale: Blackberry plants $20. Blackberry preserves from our fruit are available.You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. Check Facebook or this Updates page before driving out to be sure we are open. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 @nealsberryfarm.com

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Open Sun 8/20 & tues 8/22/23 for LOTS of easy muscadine picking!

8/18/2023

 
Open Sunday 8/20/23 AND Tuesda7 8/22/23 8am-12:00 noon for muscadine & flower picking (and a few figs). Come out and pick these fabulous grapes while you still can! These are very different from the muscadines that grow wild in this area. According to Wilson Bros Gardens, “Fry Scuppernong is the standard in muscadines and one of if not the best for fresh eating… large, super sweet grapes of 21% sugar content with excellent quality and taste, and the skin is edible.” Supreme Black muscadine, according to its developer Ison’s Nursery, “is one of the very best and biggest muscadines. .. long shelf life, edible skin … 22% sugar.“

PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. Pickers must check in at market at least 30 minutes before closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. Bring Clippers to cut zinnias and sunflowers. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Restroom is available. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb, Zinnias $3/cup, Sunflowers $1/stem. Pre-picked muscadines $8.00/lb. sold fresh in 10 lb boxes. For sale: Blackberry plants $20 and Blackberry preserves from our fruit. You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
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Limited quantity of pre-picked muscadines in 10 lb boxes.
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Ison's Supreme Black Muscadines. Right now, easy to pick 10 lbs in under 30 minutes.
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UPick Bronze Fry muscadines--get yours before they are gone for the year! Easy to pick 10 lbs in under 30 minutes on Sat. 8/19/23.

muscadine grapes in peak season now!

8/15/2023

 
You asked for evening Muscadine grape picking—Here’s your chance! Will be OPEN Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023 (5:00pm-8:00pm). ALSO Sat. morning Aug 19, 2023 (8:00am ‘til 12:00 noon). Both days are FOR GRAPE PICKING, SUNFLOWER PICKING AND ZINNIA PICKING ONLY!! Vines are loaded with Bronze Scuppernong “Fry” (large size with edible skin, 21% sugar) and Black “Supreme” Muscadine grapes (long shelf life, edible skin, 22% sugar)! PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. NO OTHER FRUITS/VEGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKING. Pickers must check in at market at least 30 minutes before closing time.  CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. Bring Clippers to cut flowers. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas.  Restroom is available. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb, Zinnias $3/cup, Sunflowers $1/stem. For sale: Blackberry plants $20 and Blackberry preserves from our fruit. You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing.
21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 www.nealsberryfarm.com

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Bronze Scuppernong Fry grapes are great for making wine, jam, jelly, or freezing and using in smoothies. Smooth tender skin and extra sweet flavor makes them a great choice for many culinary uses.
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Supreme Black Muscadine grapes make beautiful jelly and VERY tasty wine and grape juice! Pick when black for maximum flavor and sweetness.

prime muscadine grape-picking on sat. 8-12-23. pick before they're gone!!

8/10/2023

 
Will be OPEN Sat. Aug 12, 2023 from 8:00am ‘til 12:00 noon FOR GRAPE & ZINNIA PICKING ONLY!! Bronze Scuppernong “Fry” and Black “Supreme” Muscadine grapes are in their prime, so picking is easy! PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. NO OTHER FRUITS/VEGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKING—Just grapes and Zinnias (and a few sunflowers!). Pickers must check-in AT THE MARKET before 11:30am and weigh/pay by 12:00 noon sharp closing time.
WE accept CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas and no Porta-Pottie will be available. Bring Clippers to cut flowers. Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb, Zinnias $3/cup. Also for sale: Blackberry plants $20 and Blackberry preserves from our fruit 1/2 pint $6. You may bring your own picking box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing.
21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484 This may be our only day open for a while, so any future open dates will be posted here and on FB.
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Black Supreme Muscadine Grapes make great wine, jelly or just eating fresh. 22% sugar.
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Bronze Scuppernong Muscadine grapes are large grapes with edible skin, excellent taste and 21% sugar.
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Black Supreme Muscadines should be picked when black in color.
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Bronze Muscadines should be picked when translucent and bronze in color.
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Lots of nice zinnias blooming!

Open Sat. 8/5/23 for Muscadine Grape & ZINNIA Picking ONLY. grapeVines are loaded!!

8/3/2023

 
Will be OPEN Sat. Aug 5, 2023 from 8:00am til 12:00 noon FOR GRAPE AND ZINNIA PICKING ONLY!! Black Supreme grapes and Bronze Scuppernong grapes are in their prime, so picking is easy! PICK INDIVIDUAL GRAPES, NOT CLUSTERS. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes. NO OTHER FRUITS/VEGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PICKING—Just grapes and zinnias today! Pickers must check-in AT THE MARKET before 11:30am and weigh/pay by 12:00 noon sharp closing time. Bring clippers to cut zinnias. Also for sale: Blackberry preserves from our fruit 1/2 pint $6.00. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas and no Porta-Pottie will be available.  Admission $3.00. Picking boxes $2.00, U-Pick grapes $6.00/lb, Zinnias $3/Solo cup. You may bring your own box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484  This may be our only day open for a while, so any future open dates will be posted here and on Facebook: "Neal's Berry Farm & Farmer's Market."

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Supreme Black muscadine grapes suspended from a wire. For kids' safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the wires.
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Bronze Scuppernong Muscadine Grapes make fabulous wine and jelly.
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Pick Black Supreme Grapes when they are BLACK, not red or green.
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Pick Bronze Scuppernong grapes when they are Bronze in color, not green. They turn a bit pearlescent when completely ripe.
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Bring your shears to cut zinnias--fill a Solo cup for $3.00!

Update on seasonal information

7/21/2023

 
Message 7-21-23: We will continue to be closed for a while.  Due to excessive heat, season might have already ended, but in case it hasn't, next possible open date will be posted here when known. Sorry for the inconvenience, and we wish we could predict the weather and its effect on the crops.

black muscadine grapes, floral quality sunflowers, figs  and more--possibly last day of 2023 season

7/13/2023

 
OPEN Sat. 7/15/23 7:30am-1:00pm. This is LIKELY our final day of the season due to the continuing heat wave, but check back here in a few days for any changes. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Black Muscadine Grapes ready to pick now !! (Pick when black, not red. For kids’ safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the single wire that holds all the grapes.) Some thornless blackberries still available—look under leaves where berries are shaded from the sun. U-Pick Celeste figs are diminishing but some still available, and LSU Gold figs are producing well -- best picking of figs is early morning. Bring your clippers to pick from a new patch of beautiful floral quality SUNFLOWERS —only $1/stem! U-Pick available ‘til sold out: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias, eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Our homegrown watermelons, cantaloupes, acorn squash, butternuts, and cushaw are sold pre-picked in the market. Bring CLIPPERS to cut flowers, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. Pickers must check-in AT THE MARKET before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Picking boxes $2.00, UPick fruit $6.00/lb, UPick vegs $2.50/lb. You may bring your own box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
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Black muscadine grapes are not ripe until they are dark black. Pick only the black ones, and pick them individually, not in clusters. FOR KIDS' SAFETY, PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THEM TO HANG OR PULL ON THE WIRE HOLDING THE VINES.
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Black muscadine grapes suspended from a wire. For kids' safety, please do not allow them to hang or pull on the wires
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Floral quality sunflowers blooming now! Bring your clippers to cut these beauties, only $1/stem!
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Sunflower patch is in back right corner of farm, near the shaded arch.
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Carrot patch is up by Binford Rd. --Best tasting carrots ever!
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Our homegrown cantaloupes are sold pre-picked in the market.
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Still some blackberries for those willing to look under the leaves. Celeste figs and LSU Gold figs ripe but they go fast! Bring your clippers to cut a Solo cup of zinnias for only $3.
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Lots of peppers ripe now!

THIS MAY BE OUR LAST WEEK TO BE OPEN FOR A WHILE DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT!  plan a visit soon!!

7/10/2023

 
Open this week: Tues. 7/11/23 and Sat. 7/15/23 7:30am-1:00pm.  This MAY be our last week to be open for a while due to the excessive heat. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Our homegrown watermelons, cantaloupes, acorn squash, butternuts, and cushaw are sold pre-picked in the market. U-Pick thornless blackberry season continues but on a very light scale, so look under leaves for berries that are shaded from the sun.  U-Pick Celeste figs are winding down but some still available, and LSU Gold figs are producing well -- best picking of figs is early morning.  Muscadine grapes ripening soon. U-Pick available ‘til sold out: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS.  Pickers must check-in AT THE MARKET before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. Picking boxes $2.00, UPick fruit $6.00/lb, UPick vegs $2.50/lb. You may bring your own box/bucket but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

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OPEN SATURDAY 7/8/23 FOR U-PICK  & PRE-PICKED

7/7/2023

 
Open Saturday 7/8/23 7:30am-1:00pm. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Our homegrown watermelons and cantaloupes are now sold pre-picked in the market, along with spaghetti squash, acorn squash, butternuts and cushaw. U-Pick thornless blackberry season continues but on a very light scale, so look under leaves for berries that are shaded from the sun.  U-Pick Celeste figs are LOADED, and LSU Gold figs are producing well, but best picking of figs is early morning.  Muscadine grapes are still a few weeks from ripening. Currently available for U-Pick: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

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Lots of figs and vegs! homegrown Pre-picked cantaloupes for sale now!

7/4/2023

 
Shifting to our mid-season scheduling, so will be only open about three days per week for a while. Schedule for this week: Open Wednesday 7/5/23 7:30am-1:00pm AND Saturday 7/8/23 7:30am-1:00pm. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Very slim picking in blackberries—a few may be found if you look hard enough. Celeste figs are LOADED, and LSU Gold figs are producing well. Muscadine grapes are still a few weeks from ripening. Heat is also affecting the veggies, so currently available for U-Pick: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra (few), carrots, slicing cucumbers (few), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of eggplant, and green onion bulbs for planting. Our homegrown cantaloupes, butternut squash, acorn squash, cushaw and melons are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, and eggplant. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
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LSU Gold figs are in their prime picking time now. Not as sweet as Celeste, but great for grilling, salads, preserves and fresh eating.
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Celeste figs are having a great year!
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A few blackberries still left to pick, and LOTS of eggplant and cherry tomatoes waiting for you!
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Yellow squash and zucchini are in abundance now.
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Lots of homegrown goodness for sale on the wagon in the market.
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Our resident lizard checking out the homegrown spaghetti squash for sale!

mid-season scheduling starts this week!

6/29/2023

 
We are shifting to our mid-season scheduling, so will be only open about three days per week for a while. Open 7:30am-1:00pm for the following days: Friday 6/30/23; Saturday 7/1/23; Wednesday 7/5/23; Thursday 7/6/23; Saturday 7/8/23. CHECK WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU COME OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Blackberry season won't be for much longer, so U-Pick blackberries may only last though next weekend and after that we may have a few later producing berries, but nowhere the volume we have now. Figs are doing well, but they are so weather-reactive we never know very far in advance how many we will have, so get them while you can. Muscadine grapes are still a few weeks from ripening. Heat is also affecting the veggies, so for now we have for U-Pick: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra, carrots, slicing cucumbers, dill, green onions (few tops, mostly pick for planting), radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant. The Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
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CALLING ALL CELESTE FIG PICKERS! PICK YOURS NOW BEFORE THE BIRDS GET THEM FIRST!

6/26/2023

 
Best ever Celeste fig picking happening now! More Celeste (Texas Sugar fig) figs ripe at one time than we have ever had. LSU Gold figs ripe too! Lots of thornless blackberries ripe now, but hurry in before the heat gets to them! OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm Tues. 6/27, Wed. 6/28, Thur. 6/29, Fri. 6/30 & Sat. 7/1/23.  CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Also for U-Pick: yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra, carrots, beets, slicing cucumbers, dill, green onions (few tops, mostly pick for planting), radishes, Daikon radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant. The Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill.  PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

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Celeste figs trees are loaded with ripe figs!
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Yellow squash and various veggies picked on Sat. 6/24/23.
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U-Pick thornless blackberries, shown here with winter squash that is not U-Pick but is available prepicked in the market, L-R: Cushaw (striped pumpkin), spaghetti squash and butternut squash.

OPEN SATURDAY 6/24/23--BEAT THE HEAT AND PICK IN THE MORNING HOURS!

6/23/2023

 
OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm Sat. 6/24 and MAYBE Sun. 6/25/23. CHECK THIS WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. We will assess fields after we close Sat. to see if enough produce to open Sunday. Will post on FB and website when known. Great FIG picking days are here: Celeste (Texas Sugar Fig) and LSU Gold figs ripe now. Lots of thornless blackberries to pick, but production has peaked and is starting to slow down, so pick soon! For UPick: Thornless blackberries, Celeste figs, LSU Gold Figs, green onions (few tops, mostly pick for planting), beets, yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, okra, carrots, slicing cucumbers, dill, radishes, Daikon radishes, peppers, tomatoes (any color ok to pick), zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant. The Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill.  PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
 

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Yellow sign shows what is available for picking Sat. 6-24-23
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Celeste figs, LSU Gold figs, blackberries
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Tomatoes and dill
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We still have carrots for U-Pick!
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Pepper and cucumber assortment
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Louisiana Green Velvet Okra. A few plants so get here early to pick yours.

GREEN TOMATO PICKING NOW! fig season UNDERWAY!!

6/21/2023

 
OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm Thur. 6/22, Fri. 6/23. Sat. 6/24 and MAYBE Sun. 6/25/23 unless picked out or weather issue. CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Guess what? You can now pick GREEN TOMATOES. Pick the ones that will turn yellow when ripe, because their dense interior when picked green is perfect for frying! Great week for fig picking: Celeste (Texas Sugar Fig) and LSU Gold figs ripe now. Lots of thornless blackberries to pick, but production has peaked and is starting to slow down, so pick soon! For UPick: Thornless blackberries, Celeste figs, LSU Gold Figs, green onions (few tops, mostly pick for planting), beets, yellow squash, scallop squash, zucchini, carrots, slicing cucumbers, dill, radishes, Daikon radishes, peppers, tomatoes, zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant. Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. We have a FEW pre-picked peaches for sale. PLEASE DON’T PICK SQUASH BLOSSOMS. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
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Celeste Figs (Texas Sugar Figs), LSU Gold Figs, scallop squash. All available for UPick.
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Blackberries and radishes.
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TONS of cherry tomatoes for picking
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Cucumbers on fence by the market
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Prepicked for sale in the market: Tomatoes (few, most are UPick), butternut squash, carrots, cushaw (striped pumpkin).
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Homegrown spaghetti squash and scallop squash.

Blackberries, figs, vegs & flowers--lots to pick!

6/19/2023

 
Farm will be OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm Tues. 6/20/23, Wed. 6/21, Thur. 6/22, Fri. 6/23. Sat. 6/24 and MAYBE Sun. 6/25/23 unless picked out or weather issue. CHECK THIS WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Celeste figs are producing well but other fig varieties are not quite ready yet. Blackberry production has peaked and is now on the downside, so hurry in and get your berry fix before they are gone for the year. There are still TONS of fabulous  thornless blackberries for U-Pick but they need to be picked soon before the heat cooks them on the vine.  UPick: Thornless blackberries, Celeste figs, extra-long green beans, green onions, beets, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling), dill, Daikon radishes, peppers, tomatoes, zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant. See photo of yellow sign for prices and what’s available. Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. We have a FEW pre-picked peaches for sale.  PLEASE DON’T PICK GREEN TOMATOES OR SQUASH BLOSSOMS. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
 

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Open sat 6/17/23 7:30am-1:00pm. Pick blackberries now while still in peak season!

6/16/2023

 
Farm will be OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm Sat. 6/17/23 AND MAYBE Sun. 6/18/23. After we close on Sat. 6/17/23, we will assess the fields and see if we are picked out or if there is enough produce to open for U-Pick on Sunday 6/18/23. CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Peak blackberry season continues with over 3 miles of thornless blackberries loaded and ripening on fences! UPick: Thornless blackberries, Celeste figs, extra-long green beans, green onions, beets, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling), dill, Daikon radishes, peppers, tomatoes, zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant. See photo of yellow sign for prices and what’s available. Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are sold pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. PLEASE DO NOT PICK PEACHES. THE FEW WE WILL HAVE THIS YEAR ARE SOLD PRE-PICKED IN MARKET IF/WHEN AVAILABLE. PLEASE DON’T PICK GREEN TOMATOES OR SQUASH BLOSSOMS. Bring CLIPPERS to cut zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is usually quicker with cash. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
 

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Pick from a wall of thornless blackberries! Fill your box in just a few feet of row.
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Celeste Figs and blackberries can be picked in the same box since they are both $6.00/lb.
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Customer-picked bag of bell peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, scallop squash, and long green beans.
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Pepper trio--banana peppers, bell peppers and jalapenos.
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Veggie field next the market.
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lots of blackberries, vegs and flowers!!

6/15/2023

 
WELCOME FRIENDS OF THE FARM! OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm Fri. 6/16/23, Sat. 6/17/23 AND MAYBE Sun. 6/18/23. CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Peak blackberry season continues with over 3 miles of thornless blackberries loaded and ripening on fences! UPick: Thornless blackberries, extra-Long green beans, green onions, beets, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling), dill, Daikon radishes, peppers, tomatoes, zinnias and LOTS of Eggplant.  Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are available pre-picked, but not for U-Pick. PLEASE DO NOT PICK PEACHES. THE FEW WE WILL HAVE THIS YEAR ARE SOLD PRE-PICKED IN MARKET IF/WHEN AVAILABLE. PLEASE DON’T PICK GREEN TOMATOES OR SQUASH BLOSSOMS. See photo of yellow sign for prices and what’s available. BRING CLIPPERS TO CUT zinnias, bell peppers, eggplant and dill. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. After we close on Sat. 6/17/23, we will assess the fields and see if we are picked out or if there is enough produce to open for U-Pick on Sunday 6/18/23. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX accepted for all purchases, but check-in is often quicker with cash.  No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. You may bring your own box but please line with plastic bag for removal when weighing. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

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PICK BLACKBERRIES WHILE IN THEIR PRIME--don't wait or you will miss out for the year!!

6/12/2023

 
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS OF THE FARM! JOIN THE FUN AS WE ARE OPEN 7:30am-1:00pm THIS WEEK unless rained out or picked out: Tues. 6/13/23, Wed. 6/14/23, Thur. 6/15/23, Fri. 6/16/23, Sat. 6/17/23 (Maybe Sun. 6/18/23). CHECK THIS WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Pick from over 3 miles of thornless blackberries loaded and ripening on fences! UPick: Thornless blackberries, extra-Long green beans, green onions, beets, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling), dill, Daikon radishes, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, zinnias. Butternut squash, acorn squash and cushaw are available pre-picked, not for U-Pick. PLEASE DO NOT PICK PEACHES. THE FEW WE WILL HAVE THIS YEAR WILL BE SOLD PRE-PICKED IN MARKET IF/WHEN AVAILABLE. PLEASE DON’T PICK GREEN TOMATOES OR SQUASH BLOSSOMS. See photo of yellow sign for prices and what’s available. BRING CLIPPERS TO CUT ZINNIAS, EGGPLANT and BELL PEPPERS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
 

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Blackberry pickers' paradise!! OPEN SUN. 6/11/23!

6/7/2023

 

OPEN Sun. 6/11/23 7:30am-1:00pm. . CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. Blackberry pickers' paradise!! OVER 3 MILES OF BLACKBERRIES RIPENING ON FENCES! UPick: Thornless blackberries, Extra-Long green beans, Green onions, beets, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers (slicing and pickling), dill, Daikon radishes, eggplant, peppers, zinnias. Some ripe tomatoes, but please don’t pick the green tomatoes. Butternut squash, acorn squash, spaghetti squash and cushaw are available pre-picked, not for UPick. PLEASE DO NOT PICK PEACHES. THE FEW WE WILL HAVE THIS YEAR WILL BE SOLD PRE-PICKED IN MARKET IF/WHEN AVAILABLE. See photo of yellow sign for prices, and what is available. BRING CLIPPERS TO CUT ZINNIAS, EGGPLANT and BELL PEPPERS. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING. 21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484
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Prime blackberry picking season happening right now.
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Yellow squash and extra long green beans!
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Cut a cup of zinnias for only $3!
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Have you ever had a butternut squash so fresh that sap was flowing from the cut stem?
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Cucumbers and tomatoes--best of summer!
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The famous yellow sign!

it's prime blackberry pickin' time!

6/4/2023

 
OPEN THIS WEEK 7:30am-1:00pm unless rained out or picked out: Tues (6/6/23), Wed. (6/7/23), Thur. (6/8/23), Fri. (6/9/23) and Sat (6/10/23). (Maybe Sun. 6/11/23) CHECK THE WEBSITE HOMEPAGE BEFORE YOU DRIVE OUT TO BE SURE WE ARE OPEN. In the middle of PEAK BLACKBERRY SEASON NOW!! OVER 3 MILES OF BLACKBERRIES RIPENING ON FENCES!  UPick: Thornless blackberries, Green onions, beets, yellow squash, zucchini, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, zinnias and Sunflowers. Some ripe tomatoes, but please don’t pick the green tomatoes or we will never have any ripe ones for y’all to pick. See photo of yellow sign for prices, and what is available.  BRING CLIPPERS TO CUT FLOWERS AND EGGPLANT. PLEASE CHECK IN AT MARKET before picking. Pickers must check-in before 12:30pm and weigh/pay by 1:00pm sharp closing time. CASH/MC/VISA/AMEX. No pets/No checks please. Sorry, no picnic areas. This farm is our livelihood, so every ounce counts—PLEASE WEIGH AND PAY BEFORE EATING.  21104 Binford Rd., Waller, TX 77484

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