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Where you can find a pick-your-own farm near you!
Huntsville and northern Alabama
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This month's notes: May 2008: Spring is here!: strawberries are here in the deep South and are peaking or fading in California, Texas and Florida!  Find a strawberry festival near you! And see mid summer Blueberry festivals here. Organic farms are still not common, but any that are, have the word ORGANIC by their name! Check out my easy canning directions, and canning equipment or How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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This page provides a detailed list of the the Huntsville and northern Alabama area's pick-your-own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms.  We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   If you are looking for Canners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!

I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any, just click on the preceding link, as appropriate!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on the link to "add my farm".

For other areas of Alabama, choose from this list:

• Huntsville and northern Alabama - further down THIS page.
• Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and central Alabama
• Montgomery and southeastern Alabama
• Mobile and southwestern Alabama

• To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.
• To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms, click here.

U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Dekalb County

• Bertie K. Burton - Blueberries
  2869 Co Rd 712, Henegar, AL 35978. Phone: (256) 657-5273. Directions: Henegar, go 5 miles north on AL 75 to 143, turn right, go 3/4 mile. Farm on left. Open: July-Aug-Sept, Daily 7 am to 7 pm.
• Gilbert Strawberry Farm - Strawberries
  Hwy 40 East, Henagar, AL 35978. Phone: (256) 657-5581. Directions: Approx 1/4 mi. east of the Henagar red light on Hwy 40 E, Co Rd 134.  Open: Mon-Sat, 7 am to until dusk. We pick April 20 to May then we open for U-Pick in June. 2007 prices $8/gallon for U-Pick.
• Jay’s Garden Variety - Blackberries, okra, tomatoes, snow peas, broccolli, lettuce & more
  222 Co Rd 724, Henagar, AL 35978. Phone: (256) 657-7247. Directions: From I-59 Hammondville Exit #231, take
  40/117 toward Henagar. Turn right on 117 toward Ider, go approx. 3 mi. & turn right on Co Rd 724. Look for big red barn at end of the road. Open: April - Nov from Tues to Sun, from 8 am to 5 pm.
• Talley Farms - strawberries,
  460 County Road 129, Crossville, AL 35962. Phone: 256-303-8888Directions: From Albertville take 75n to Dekalb cr9 turn right go 1/4 mile to cr129 turn right. Farm is located about 1 mile on the right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm Strawberries April 18 to June 5 Payment: Cash, Check.

Jackson County

• Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch - strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
  52 County Road 56, Stevenson, AL 35772. Phone: 256-437-1044. Directions: From Stevenson, AL., follow AL Highway 117 north approximately 12 miles to Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch. Crops are usually available in May. Open: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.  Strawberries: May 1 - May 31. Payment: Cash, Check. Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch features petting zoo, gift shop, concession stand, corn play bin, picnic area, etc. Also see our pumpkin patch listing!

Lauderdale County

• McGee Farm - Fall- Pumpkins, gourds, turnip, greens, garden, mums, all types of  fall decorations
  8211 Co Rd 7, Florence, AL 35633. Phine: (256) 764-5320 or (256) 766-2725. Email: info@mcgeefarm.com. Directions: From Florence, take Chisholm Rd ( Hwy 17) N from Cox Creek Pkwy. About 8 miles to Zip City. Turn left on Co Rd 8 at sign. Follow signs, or see this page for more directions. Open: April-May, Call for Spring hours, September 30-October 31, Monday to Friday 3 pm to 6pm, Sat- 10 am to 6pm, Sun- 10 am to 5pm, Spring- bedding, plants

Limestone County

• Daveen Stanford - Blueberries, muscadines
  15059 Section Line Road, Elkmont, AL 35620. Phone: (256) 232-7418. Directions: Hwy 99 N from Athens, right on
  Tillman Mill Road just past mile marker 5; right on Section Line Road, 1st brick house on left. Call first. Open: June 15 to August 30, 7 days per week from daylight to dark.
• G and N Berry Farm - blackberries and blueberries and honey
  30290 Harvest Road, Toney, AL 35773. Phone: 256-232-9470. Email us at: gnberryfarm@earthlink.net.   Directions: From Huntsville, take Hwy 53 north to Harvest Road. Turn left and go 3.7 miles; .2 miles west of Love Branch Road just inside Limestone County. Farm is on left. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June, July. Our hours are: Monday through Friday by appointment only, Saturday 7-11 am, 3-6 pm, Sunday 3-6 pm. Thornless blackberry varieties include Ouachita,  Navaho, Arapaho, and Apache. Blueberry varieties varieties include Premier, Brightwell, and Climax. We also have local honey for sale year round!
• Raby's Vineyard - Blueberries, muscadines
  15059 Section Line Road, Elkmont, AL 35620. Phone: (256) 232-7418. Directions: Take Hwy 99 N from Athens; Turn right on Tillman Mill Rd in front of Pizza Parlor (about 7 miles from Athens); Turn right on Section Line Road, 1st house on left. Open: June-Oct. Daily 7 am to dark.

Madison County

• Blue Willow Blueberry Farm - blueberries
  336 John Cross Road, Toney, AL 35773. Phone: 256-828-7603. Directions: From Huntsville, Alabama take Hwy 53 North, turn right on Old Railroad Bed Road, then right on Elkwood Section Road, then left on J. Cross Road. Farm at dead end of road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: June 15 thru August 30, 2005 (Dates basically the same each year); Pick on Wednesday thru Sunday: Wed, Thurs, Friday 1 PM til 7 PM; Saturday & Sunday 7 AM til 7 PM Payment: Cash, Check.
• Brown Farms - Strawberries, blackberries, sweet corn, tomatoes
  384 Walnut Grove Road, New Market, AL 35761. Phone: (256) 828-0710. Directions: From Huntsville take Hwy 231 North Hazel Green, turn right at traffic light onto Joe Quick Rd then left on walnut Grove Road. Farm is on the left.
  Open: Early April-Fall, Mon-Sun, 9 am to 6 pm.
• From Berries to Beans - UPDATE May 7, 2008 - We are still in the process of moving and we will not be having a growing season for 2008. We are moving to just south of Pulaski, TN and hope to keep some of our great customers once we get settled. We will keep everything up to date on our website. Thanks for your patience and we appreciate all of our customers
  beans, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, peas, OTHER fruit or veg
  12311 Bell Road SW, Huntsville, AL 35803. Phone: 256-883-5419. Fax: 256-882-2905. Email us at: info@berriestobeansfarm.com . Directions: From Huntsville, travel south on Memorial Parkway to Hobbs Rd; turn right on Hobbs Road, traveling west, then turn left on Bell Road (at traffic signal), and travel about one half mile to 12311 Bell Road. Click here for a map to our farm. Open: We are open June, July, August, September. Our hours are: End of May through Nov 30, 7 am to midday, 7 days a week. Please call before coming. Blackberries: June. Blueberries: June to August. Peas, Beans, and Limas: varying times in the Summer months (call to inquire or check our web site). Sweet corn (we pick): call to place order (Sweet corn is usually ready around the 4th of July).
• Harvest Farm Blueberries - blueberries
  297 Ford Chapel Dr., Harvest, AL 35749. Phone: (256) 864-0814. Email us at: harvest.blueberries@yahoo.com. Directions: 1 Mile West of Sparkman High School on Ford Chapel Road; Across the Street from Ford Chapel Methodist Church (Historical Marker); Enter Second Gate to Blueberry Field And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: Please Call for Dates and Hours: (256) 864-0814 Payment: Cash, Check. The Best Place to Get Away From it All and Enjoy the Most Wonderful Blueberries of North Alabama!
• Mary Mac Berry Farm - Blueberries, blackberries
  2060 Dug Hill Road, Brownsboro, AL 35741. Phone: (256) 534-5328. Directions: 4.2 miles north of 431. Two miles south of 72 East. Open: June 15-August 15 Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm. Be sure to call ahead.
• Turner Farms - vegetables
  9706 Triana Hwy, Harvest, AL 35749. Phone: (256) 722-9077. Directions: 12 miles north of Huntsville, take Hwy 53 to McLemore Road, turn right on Wall- Triana Hwy 9706. First house on left. Open: June 15 to Nov 30, Daily
  7 am to 7 pm. Corn, okra, peas, lima beans, green beans, tomatoes, cantaloupes, watermelons, muscadines, turnip & collard greens, cabbage

Marshall County

• Jack and Judy Prance - muscadines
  726 Section Line Road, Albertville, AL, 35950. Phone: 256-878-1734. NOTE: This appears to be sales from a home residence, so please be considerate and don't call after dark, or before 9 am.
• Norman & Gaynell Byram - Blueberries
  231 Blueberry Lane, Grant, AL. Phone: (256) 728-4674. Phone: (256) 728-4245. Directions: Blueberry Lane 3, miles east of Grant. Open: June-Aug, Please call before coming

Morgan County

• Gin House Branch Farm - blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, Muscadines (eight varieties!)
  1449 S Bethel Road, Decatur, AL 35603. Phone: 256-466-0655. Email us at: upick@ghbf.com. Directions: From I-65 exit 334 (Priceville/Decatur Exit), go East on Alabama Hwy 67 for one half mile to traffic light at Bethel Road. Go South on Bethel Rd for one half mile and Gin House Branch Farm is on the left.  Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July. Open: All Week long, daylight-to-dark for our "HONOR SYSTEM" Pickers! We may close a field due to some unforeseen condition, so please see our website.  Check the website also for approximate ripening dates for all the fruits, berries & vegetables we grow. Thanks for visiting!!! Payment: Cash, Check.
• James Vest - Strawberries, tomatoes, okra, potatoes, watermelons, peas, corn, peppers, all vegetables
  3181 Eva Road, Eva, AL 35621. Phone: 256-796-6492. Hwy 35, 2 miles north of Eva. Open: April-May. June 15-Nov 15, Monday to Saturday 7 am to 7 pm, Sunday - noon-7 pm.
• Mims Blueberry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, prepicked produce
  540 Antioch Road, Somerville , AL 35670. Phone: 256-778-8097. Email us at: fmims1@bellsouth.net. Directions: From the intersection of Highway 36 and 67, go East on Highway 36 for 1 mile. This will be Antioch Road (Church of Christ on corner) Turn left on Antioch Rd and go one mile. Farm on Left. Turn into drive at sign and follow directions to field. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Monday thru Sunday, 7AM to 7PM Payment: Cash, Check.
• Reeves Peach Farm - Strawberries, pumpkins, tomatoes
  447 Hwy 36E, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: (256) 773-9479. Directions: Hwy 36 East three quarters of a mile east of I-65 (exit 328), Open: April 1-October 31, Daily, 8 am to 7 pm
• White Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins
  17 East Upper River Road, Decatur, AL 35603. 256 350-3133 Jim & Julie White, 256 350-6236 Shelia & Irvin White. We offer many varieties of Pumpkins including but not limited to: Howden, Appalachian, Howden Biggie, Magic Lantern, Merlin, Lumina (white), Spooktacular and sorcerer. We are open to the public on Saturdays and offer other family activities beginning in late September 2004. Visit our website at www.mazeplay.com for complete times and dates. Best time for picking is late September and October. White Farms has been a working farm since 1932, growing Cotton, Corn, Wheat and Soybean. In 2002 we decided to look into the agritourism industry by adding Pumpkins and a Corn maze. Since that time the pick your own pumpkin and corn maze experience has grown into a full time adventure for the months of September and October. In 2002 and 2003 we entertained 1000's of families and school groups during those months. In addition to the pumpkins and corn maze we offer hay rides, cotton picking and hay bale maze for scheduled groups during the day from 8:00 till 4:00. The Corn Maze is open to the general public Thursday and Friday nights beginning at 5:00 and Saturdays beginning at 1:00. Sundays are by reservation only for groups of 12 or more. The design of the 2004 maze has not been established yet but be sure to visit our website!

Crop Availability

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

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