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This month's notes: February 2010: Don't miss a visit to a Christmas Tree farm - even if you have a tree; many offer free wagon rides, Santa visits and more! Most picking is done for the year, but already picked cool weather crops, like lettuce, broccoli, kale, chard are available. Pumpkins and winter squash are in.Apples picking is over, but stored apples are still a good bargain. Learn about each apple variety here.  (be sure to see our easy pumpkin pie-from a fresh pumpkin recipe  Organic farms are identified in green!  (Fruit and vegetable festivals are here). Make your own applesauce, apple butter, salsa, spaghetti sauce and save money on food bills and eat better. See easy canning instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals
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This page provides a listing of east-central Florida's (Orlando, Daytona, Melbourne, Fort Pierce and the east/central coast) pick- your- own (PYO, U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms.  Whether you're looking for east-central Florida strawberries, apples, citrus, tomatoes, blueberries, pumpkins or Christmas trees, almost all year round, it's here!

We also have our own free and simple, step-by-step, illustrated instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   If you are looking for Canners, mixes, jars, pectin and other canning supplies at the best prices anywhere!

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

Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go, to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!

Note: Does anyone know where to pick Mulberries? One of the readers was asking! If your know, please write me by clicking: Suggest a farm and I'll add the farm!

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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Note about strawberries in Florida: There are a few strawberry u-pick farms in Florida open during the entire season, which lasts from December through April). Most commercial farms do not open their fields to the general public until the end of the season, which is usually in April (depending on the weather). 

NOTE: The exit numbers on the Interstates have changed, but we have no way of knowing what the new correct exit numbers are until the farmers correct their listings; so be sure to ask when you call the farms!

Brevard County

  • Twigs & Berries Farm - No pesticides are used, blackberries, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), figs, grapes, herbs/spices, onions, other berries, peppers, persimmons, raspberries (black), summer squash, winter squash, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Turkeys, Fresh eggs
    Contact Us For Directions, Titusville, FL 32780. Phone: 4078328326. Email: miraclefruitman@aol.com. Open: call or email before visiting, open by appointment to visitors. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Lychees are in season from June-July, Mangos June-August, persimmon August-September, Carambola September-December. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a nursery too, so you can try fresh fruit, see what you like and take a tree home to provide your own fruit. (UPDATED: June 24, 2009)

Indian River County

  • None found in this county!

Lake County (Orlando area)

  • Bear Grove - oranges,
    8709 Laws Road, Clermont, FL 34714. Phone: 407-350-0249. Alternate Phone: 352-242-0606. Open: October 23 through November 30, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekly, from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Fresh tree ripened oranges from October 23 through November 30;. Payment: Cash, only. Oranges are grown chemical free. (ADDED: October 22, 2009)
  • Blue Bayou Farms - blackberries, blueberries, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, school tours
    26921 Bloomfield Avenue, Yalaha, FL 34797. Phone: 352-324-4069. Alternate Phone: 352-267-5277. Open: Produce Market: Open Seven days a week Monday through Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Fridays open until 6:00pm; U - Pick: Open Wednesdays and Saturdays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm time and days can vary according to crop and weather, please call before planning to come out; We will be closed for a few months during the summer for a little R - n - R and for expanding our produce market we will re - open October 3rd. Directions: From Leesburg Florida travel South on 27 to Highway 48 turn left and go approximately 3 miles we are on the right next to the Yalaha Bakery. From Orlando Florida take east west expressway 408 to turnpike heading north and take exit 285 continue north on 27 approximately 5 miles to 48 turn right and go 3 more miles we are on the right next to Yalaha bakery. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: Middle of April to July Blackberries: May to July. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. we also have a produce market and sell produce that is grown locally. We try to sell as much as we can that is chemical free from local farmers we sell honey, eggs, produce, we have in October a certified kitchen which we will be making blueberry pies, milkshakes, fried pies, soups ect... we also have a garden center. We will have Christmas trees for sale from our Christmas tree farm in NC by the end of November, come out and pick one up they're beautiful!. (ADDED: June 30, 2009)
  • Grapes U-Pick - Grapes
    Post Office Box 240, Altoona, FL 32702. Phone: 352-669-3887.
  • Harper's Nursery - ORGANIC, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Blackberries -
    Removed by request of the owner
  • Heather Oaks Farm - blackberries, blueberries, flowers, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, picnic area
    4240 Christmas Lane, Lady Lake, FL 32159. Phone: 352-753-1184. Email: Htheroaks@aol.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 1 pm; Will make exceptions if you call first. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Traveling North on highway 441 to Rolling acres RD; go right at Home depot(North)Go to end. Turn right on Griffin Road (East)approximately 3 miles until dead end. Turn right(South) on Gray's Airport Road , Driveway almost immediately on left-See sign "Heather Oaks Farm" turn on to Christmas Lane. Go to end. Louisiana Irises February to end of April, Blueberries: May, Blackberries June/July. Payment: Cash, Check. We grow beautiful Louisiana Irises and Blueberry plants in pots that are available for sale.We also have a nice bed and breakfast and have available horse stalls for rent. Call for availability. (ADDED: May 10, 2009)
  • Lake Apshawa Farm & Nursery - Muscadine Grape, Citrus,
    18030 W. Apshawa Road, Clermont, FL 34711. Phone: (352) 394-3313. Open: Grapes: August: 8 to sunset; Citrus: Nov to March: 8 to sunset. Also sell grape vines and fig trees.
  • Mark's Blueberries - Blueberries
    18900 County Road 561, Clermont, FL 34711. Phone: (352) 394-2135.
  • May Brothers / O.J. Groves - Kmquats and Citrus pick your own.
    Hwy. 441 & Eudora, behind WalMart in Mount Dora . Phone: 352-357-2636.
  • Oak Haven Strawberries - Strawberries
    32430 Avington Road, Sorrento, FL 32776. Phone: 352-735-1996. Directions: West on SR 46, Right (North) on CR 437, Left (West) on Wolf Branch Road, Right (North) on Avington Rd; Avington is approximately 2miles on the right. We also have picked strawberries, strawberry shortcakes, homemade milkshakes. We pick "Sorrento Sweet Onions" (Florida sweet onions that are grown on the farm). They are available in the country store in February - April. Hay rides are offered on weekends. Private parties can register to reserve farm. You cut Christmas trees. Produce stand.  Open: Dec. 1st - May 1st, Call for open hours. Directions: Take I-4 to SR 46 into Sorrento, make a right onto CR 437 N, turn left onto Wolf Branch Road, 2 miles on the right is Bird Road. They offer PYO and pre picked strawberries as well as cut your own Christmas trees. Strawberries run from Mid December to May. Also see Visitor comments.
  • Parravista - Tangerines - UPDATE July 24, 2007: They asked to be removed over fear of visitors taking the fruit out-of-state and the farm somehow being held accountable for the spread of a fruit canker. Blake
    Leesburg, FL, 34748.
  • Rabbit Hill Gardens Herb Farm - Edible Flowers & Herbs -
    Mount Dora, FL 32757. Phone: (352) 735-5851.
    A visitor writes on November 21, 2009:
    Susan is running a booth at the local antique mall/ flea market, ( Renengers in Mt. Dora) on the weekends. She is not using her old web site but now has a blog (sorry I don't have the address). She sent out a newsletter a few weeks ago telling about the move. They have set up a new butterfly garden at the flea market and also have a green house."
    UPDATE: September 16, 2009: A visitor tells me they are now permanently closed;
    saying "I pass by every day, seems to have closed with no new location. Signs are down."
  • Red Shed Strawberry Farm - Strawberries
    18107 E. Apshawa Road, Clermont, FL 34711. Phone: (407) 414-7497. Open: December to May, on Tuesdays, Thursdays  from 10 to 3 pm and Saturdays from 9 to 3 pm.
  • Seminole Springs Herb Farm - Edible Flowers & Herbs
    39435 Huff Road, Eustis , FL 32736. Phone: (352) 357-2643.
  • The Showcase of Citrus - Citrus (50 varieties; oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, etc.), peaches, plums, nectarines and blueberries.
    5010 S. U.S. Hwy. 27 Clermont, FL 34711. Phone: 800-224-8787 or
    Phone: (352) 394-4377.  Fax: 352-394-4786.   4 miles north of highway 192 on highway 27 north (west of Orlando)  there is a U-Pick your own orange grove. They also have honey produced from orange blossoms, and all kinds of preserves and jams. You could pick your own oranges, grapefruit, lemons or tangerines. The give you a map of the grove and you can go out and pick your own. They have many different varieties to pick. You can pick 1/4 of a bushel or 1/2 of a bushel. The owners provide the bags for you. It was five dollars for the 1/4 bushel and ten dollars for the 1/2 bushel. See their web sites for a map and what's in season. Open: the Lakeside citrus grove is open from mid October to Mid May, from 8am to 6pm.  They may be hard to reach at other times.
  • Strawberry Cove - Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Grapefruit - UPDATE March 1, 2006 - their phone doesn't seem to be working, so they may have closed.  If anyone goes by, drop me a line!
    23700 N. Buck Hill Road, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737. Phone: 352-516-3065. Open: Nov. - June, Sun., Tuesday, Friday 8am - until all ripened fruit are picked. Directions: Hwy 441 to Hwy 19 to Howey -in-the-Hills.
  • Valley View Vineyard - Peaches, Grapes, Figs, Muscadine, Persimmons
    22310 CR 455, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737. Phone: 352-243-4032. Peaches: Mid April - May, Grapes (Seedless): Mid June - July. Figs: June. Grapes (Seeded): July. Muscadine: Aug. Persimmons: September. Directions: 3 miles S of Howey-in-the-Hills, SR 19.
  • Walkabout Citrus - oranges, other citrus, tangerines,
    18153 East Apshawa Road, Minneola, FL 34715. Phone: 352-243-4879. Open: Normal hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday Friday and Saturday; Call the above listed numberfor last minute changes or additional hours of operation. Directions: Walkabout Citrus is located about three miles north of Clearmont Florida and about one mile south of Lakeridge Winery on US Highway 27. Go west on East Apshawa Road for about half a mile to 18153. Take the bumpy concrete driveway down to the grove. (Disney would charge for such a ride!). Click here for a map and directions. "Tangerines: December Through February;" "Navel Oranges: December through February or March;" "Grapefruit: December through April;" "Honeybells: January;" "Valencia's: February through April;". Grapefruit (Pink & RubyRed). Walkabout Citrus is a family owned "hobby" operation that has offered U-Pick opportunities since 2004. Children & families love it - a favorite of Snowbirds from around the world. Passenger vehicles only as there is no place for towed/large vehicles to turn around. No restrooms or picnic areas. Take your cameras for snapshots while picking your first citrus. Walkabout is for cost conscious shoppers where low price and the fun of picking is a real experience. We welcome visits, critiques from cost conscious shoppers. Payment: Cash, only.  (ADDED: January 29, 2009) (UPDATED: November 15, 2009)

Osceola County

  • None found in this county!

Polk County

  • BMB Farms - blueberries, restrooms - UPDATE: July 07, 2009: The owner tells me they are closed until 2010
    4277 Old Eagle Lake Road, Bartow, FL 33830. Phone: 863-698-0239. Alternate Phone: 863-412-1556. Email: koulog@yahoo.com. Open: We are open everyday; please call for hours of operation. Directions: Highway 98 S into Bartow. Take Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road 2.5 miles to Farm (will be marked by signs.) Highway 17 to Spirit Lake Road. Spirit Lake Road 1/4 mile to Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road. Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road 1/4 mile to Farm (will be marked by signs.).Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: April 18, 2009) (UPDATED: April 29, 2009)
  • Berry Bay Farms - strawberries
    5135 Bonita Drive, Wimauma, FL 33598. Phone: 813-642-9866. Fax: 813-936-4880. Email: strawberry@berrybayfarms.com. U-Pick season begins at the end of our commercial season, which is normally in March sometime. (and usually ends by early April). The time frame does vary and is determined by the market. We will send out a postcard and/or e-mail to inform everyone when we are open. If you are not on our mailing list and would like to be, please e-mail us your name and address. (ADDED: February 24, 2009)
  • JD Oaks Vineyard - Muscadine U-Pick
    3320 Shady Oak Dr. E., Lakeland, FL. Phone: 863-858-6661. Open: August, September, Call before going - I last heard in 2005 that their hours were from 8am to 6pm, Monday thru Saturday.  See Shady Oak below.
  • Papa's U-Pick Strawberries and Produce - strawberries, school tours
    14542 Angus Road, Polk City, FL 33868. Phone: 863-559-3136. Email: applianceandparts@live.com. Open: Saturdays 8am to noon Or Call 863 pm to 559 am to 3136. Directions: Just off Dean Still Road in Polk City, Florida. Click here for a map and directions. All Year. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: January 09, 2010)
  • Ridge Island Groves - U-pick citrus
    600 Old Polk City Rd Haines City, FL 33844.  Phone: 863-422-0333. Fax: 863-421-8766. Directions: Located 5 mile off of I-4 in the middle of a 150 Acre Grove. Open: 210 days/year, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Daily). Tours of  the Packinghouse and grove.
  • Shady Oak Farm - blueberries, grapes, plums, figs
    3320 Shady Oak Drive East, Lakeland, FL 33810. Phone: 863-512-1547. Email us at: Lakelandberries@aol.com. Directions: From I-4, take Kathleen Road North to Knights Station/Griffin Road and turn left (West), go approximately 2-1/2 miles to Shady Oak Drive East, turn right (North), 3/10ths mile on left.  From US 98 North, turn left (West) onto Knights Station/Griffin Road, go approximately 5 miles to Shady Oak Drive East, turn right (North), 3/10ths mile on left. From Plant City, take Route 39 North approximately two miles North of I-4, turn right (East) onto Knights Station/Griffin Road, go approximately 5 miles, approximately ½ mile inside Polk County take left (North) onto Shady Oak Drive East, 3/10ths mile on left. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, August. Open: Monday to Saturday 9-6 PM. Crop availability:  Blueberries (4/13-6/3), Plums (May 3rd- June 3rd) The plums are coming in earlier than expected (May, 2006), figs (6/20-7/20), bunch grapes (7/5-8/1), Muscadine grapes (8/10-9/5) , guavas (8/15-9/15) Blueberries, April 13th-June 3rd; Grapes August to mid-September Payment: Cash, only.
  • Thomas Farms - blueberries, other vegetables, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    2035 Gerber Dairy Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880. Phone: 863-860-1016. Alternate Phone: 4072347874. Email: twc4073069748@earthlink.net. Open: Fridays and Saturdays at 9am and on Sundays at 11am or call us for an appointment. Directions: from Winter Haven go South on highway 17 past the city of Eagle Lake, turn Left on Bomber Road, go approximately 2 miles and then turn Right on Gerber Dairy Road, Thomas Farms is on the Left (look for the red gate). Click here for a map and directions. Our grand reopening is Saturday, November 21, 2009; We will remain open through May Strawberries are available now along with seasonal vegetables; Blueberries are expected to be available in March or early April; Please give us a call or check out our website to find out what is available for picking. Payment: Cash, Check. We have an upright hydroponics system for strawberries and seasonal vegetables. We will have pre picked citrus fruits available for purchase along with our U-pick strawberries, vegetables, and blueberries. (UPDATED: November 16, 2009)
  • Whidden Hydroponic Berries & Veggies - beans, broccoli, cucumbers, onions, strawberries, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    400 County Road 630A, Frostproof, FL 33843. Phone: 863-635-4302. Fax: 863-635-7301. Email: whidden.citrus@verizon.net. Directions: From Highway 27, take County Road 630A East toward Frostproof and Whidden's is about one mile on the left, arriving from Hwy. 27. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, March, April. Open: Monday thru Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Closed on Sundays. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: March 06, 2009)

Seminole County

  • Pappy’s Patch U-Pick Strawberries - Strawberries
    Florida Avenue, Oviedo, FL 32765. Phone: 407-366-8512. Open: As of Jan. 12, 2009: Mondays closed. Season (2009) goes through some time in April (call for updates). Seasonal!   (UPDATED: January 12, 2009)
    A visitor writes: "They are open seasonally and close once the weather here gets to hot. That means Pappy's Patch typically opens around the end of December and closes around the end of April. We picked fresh strawberries there this past spring at least once a week. The berries were great and the people that run it are wonderful."
    A visitor writes on January 21, 2009: "I have been going there, first with my children and now my grandchildren, for 20 years...Best strawberries in town!"
  • Meriwether Citrus Fruit - grapefruit, oranges, tangerines, prepicked produce
    3471 Celery Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771. Phone: 407 474-8915. Email: cindilea2002@yahoo.com. Directions: We are located in Sanford on Celery Avenue. Our nearest crossroad is Beardall Avenue From Sanford take 25th street towards Mims and turn left on Beardall. Follow Beardall to the end (about one mile) and then turn left and we are the first house on the left. The sign reads Meriwether Farms. The oranges are located on a deck connected to a metal barn. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, November, December. Open: everyday from around 9 am till sunset. Meriwether Citrus Fruit has pre-picked citrus fruit from November through May. We have Navel Oranges, Red Navel Oranges, Tangerines, Tangelos and Ambersweet Oranges from November through January; We have Sweet Flaming Red Grapefruit fro November through May We have Pineapple Juice Oranges from January through March. Payment: Cash, only. If you need a big order (several bushels) then please call ahead of time. We pick daily and always have fresh citrus. (ADDED: January 12, 2009)
  • Soggy Acres Pomelo Grove - lemons, oranges, other citrus,
    100 Tuskawilla Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708. Phone: 407-443-3808. Email: mjsoileau@mail.ucf.edu. Directions: Exit 44 on beltway 417 around Orlando, FL. Turn left (west) onto highway 434 and continue on 434 to Tuskawilla Road Turn right (north) onto Tuskawilla Road Continue on Tuskawilla past the Town Center and fountain until the end of the paved road. Turn left onto Orange Avenue The properity is the first driveway on the right (intersection of Tuskawilla Road and Orange Avenue ). And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, November, December. Open: Saturday and Sunday 8 am to 5 pm; Honor system Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Citrus featured are pomelos. These are the great-great grandmother of grapefruit. Pink and white fruit is available. Fruit weights between 3 and 6 pounds each. (ADDED: January 11, 2009)

St. Lucie County

  • Dekker Family Farms - follows organic methods, broccoli, herbs/spices, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm market, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    4823 Shinn Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34945. Phone: 772-468-9682. Fax: 772-468-9683. Email: sheryllong@dekkerfamilyfarms.com. Open: November to May, Monday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm for produce picking. Directions: Located 5 miles west of I-95 and the Florida Turnpike on the corner of SR 70 (Okeechobee Rd) and Shinn Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (UPDATED: December 13, 2009) (formerly called Hydro-Fresh Farms)
    A visitor writes on September 25, 2009: "First class operation, with near perfect veggies, and strawberries for all canning needs. The season starts in the fall months.. They have restrooms, are organic, take credit cards, and have workshops, tours, and sales of hydroponic equipment and Plants."

Volusia County

  • Darden’s Farm & Vineyards - Bunch Muscadine
    P.O. Box 7, Hollister, FL 32047. Phone: 386-328-4880. Season / Open: July, August-Sept.
  • Gordon's Grove - Citrus (Ray Ruby Grapefruit, OrlandoTangelos, Satsumas, Amber sweet Oranges, Reg/Red Navels, White Tangelos)
    1624 Hazan Road, DeLand, FL 32720. Phone: 386-734-0620. Season / Open: Oct. - June, Monday to Saturday, Sunrise to Sunset. Directions: 4 miles from center of town off truck route 15A
  • Hickory Tree Grove -  ORGANIC, Organically grown citrus.
    4510 Audubon Avenue, DeLeon Springs, FL 32130. Phone: 386-985-1655. Email: hickorytreegrove@flnaturalcitrus.com.  Organically grown citrus. Navels, Hamlins, Satsumas, Pink Grapefruit. Season / Open: noon to dusk. Directions: Highway 17 to DeLeon Springs, turn west at Chevron station, go two blocks to dead end at Audubon Avenue, turn left (south), go four blocks.
  • Keene Acres - flowers, herbs/spices, persimmons,
    2067 Brownlee Rd 2067 Lake Juanita Road, Seville, FL 32190. Phone: 386-748-6816. Email: Miles1940@hotmail.com. Directions: From Intersection of US 17 and County Road 305, right on County Rd 305 1 mile to Raulerson Road, left on Raulerson Road .7 mile to Brownlee Road , right on Brownlee Road .2 mile to Farm. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Payment: Cash, Check.  (ADDED: July 27, 2008) (UPDATED: November 12, 2009)
  • Lloyd Stone - Muscadine, Persimmons, Figs, Vegetables
    156 N Samsula Dr, Samsula, FL 32069. Phone: 386-428-5034. Call to order
  • Markalee Blackwelder - Citrus (Navels, Tangerines, Grapefruit)
    731 Blackwelder Road, DeLeon Springs, FL 32028. Phone: 386-985-4560. Season / Open: Nov. - Feb., 7 days a week, all day. Directions: 2 ½ miles from Hwy 17 on Lake Winona Road or 3 miles from Hwy 11 on Blackwelder Rd.
  • Vo-LaSalle Farms, Inc. - herbs/spices, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, prepicked produce, farm market, restrooms
    601 Johnson Lake Road, Deleon Springs, FL 32130. Phone: 386-985-0046. Directions: And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, November, December. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm. Strawberries: November 15 pm to April 15, Tomatoes: December 1 pm to April 15, Lettuce: November 15 pm to May 30, Spinach: December - April. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Lettuce and picked citrus available. (ADDED: December 23, 2008)

     

For availability of other crops (berries, vegetables, etc.)  in Florida, click here!


Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and Farmer's Markets (NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

Brevard County

  • Twigs & Berries Farm - No pesticides are used, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Turkeys, Fresh eggs
    Contact Us For Directions, Titusville, FL 32780. Phone: 4078328326. Email: miraclefruitman@aol.com. Open: Farmers market on Friday 8 am to 2. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Lychees are in season from June-July, Mangos June-August, persimmon August-September, Carambola September-December. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a nursery too, so you can try fresh fruit, see what you like and take a tree home to provide your own fruit. We have lychee, mango, carambola (starfruit), dragon fruit, persimmon, and other tropical fruit. (UPDATED: June 24, 2009)

Lake County
  • Van Dee Pecans - Uses integrated pest management practices, pecans ,
    38019 Felkins Road, Leesburg, FL 34788. Phone: 352-357-3236. Email: svandellen@earthlink.net. Open: Monday to Saturday from 1 pm to 5 pm or by appointment; open until Thanksgiving or until we sell the current years crop. Directions: From Eustis take 452 to Felkins Road, we are the pecan farm on the right. From Leesburg take 441 to 44, left on Emeralda Road, Right on Goose Prarrie, then left on Felkins Road. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 31, 2009)

Polk County

  • Papa's U-Pick Strawberries and Produce - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, school tours
    14542 Angus Road, Polk City, FL 33868. Phone: 863-559-3136. Email: applianceandparts@live.com. Open: Saturdays 8am to noon Or Call 863 pm to 559 am to 3136. Directions: Just off Dean Still Road in Polk City, Florida. Click here for a map and directions. All Year. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: January 09, 2010)

Volusia County

  • C and C Smith Farm - Follows organic practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Fresh eggs, farm animals
    2445 Karl Drive, Port Orange, FL 32128. Phone: 386-756-2874. Alternate Phone: 386-316-4257. Email: cheryl@candcsmithfarm.com. Open: from dawn to dusk every day. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 29, 2009)

 


Food Events and Festivals

Volusia County

  • Annual Orchtoberfest - Indoor market, Covered outdoor market, Uncovered outdoor market, Other fruit or veg, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, farm animals
    Power Plant / Efg Orchids 4265 Marsh rd., Deland, FL 32724. Phone: 386-738-8600. Email: powergrown@aol.com. Open: Friday, October 23, 2009; Saturday, October 24, 2009; Sunday, October 25, 2009; 9 am to 4 pm Daily. Directions: 4.5 miles north of International Drive (92) on Marsh Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. 7th Annual Orchtoberfest. Orchids, exotic foliage, and rare tropical plant sale offered from hosting greenhouse, and growers from around the world. Authentic German Food, Hayrides, Moon Jump. Free admission, free parking. Orchids, exotic foliage, and rare tropical plant sale offered from hosting greenhouse, and growers from around the world. (ADDED: August 30, 2009)

Horse Rides and More:

Indian River County

  • Carousel Party Acres - Boarding stables, Horse trails (guided), Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), Riding academies, schools, Western riding equipment & instruction, Fishing onsite, beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15055 93rd Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948. Phone: 772-571-1463. Alternate Phone: 772-321-6136. Fax: 772-571-1469. Email: partycarousel@aol.com. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Interstate I-95 West 4 miles to small bridge 141St Avenue turn Route 1st Street is 93rd turn left more than 1 mile almost to end of dirt road on left. Click here for a map and directions. October pumpkin patch, hay maze, Hay rides, Petting Farm and Pony Rides. Payment: Cash, Check. We except payments on Paypal. We offer horses and ponies for Trail rides at the Sebastian State Park, Riding lessons, Pony parties, Petting farm, Summer horse camp, Hay rides, bounce house, farm games, fishing, We have a pavillion with picnic tables for your party located on 10 acres only 5 minutes for I-95. We are lisenced, Insured and USDA certified. Fall Pumpkin patch, Hay maze, Spring horse camp. (ADDED: February 03, 2010)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Indian River County

  • Carousel Party Acres - Banquets / Dinners, Birthday parties, Business outings, Corporate events, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, Other Private Parties, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Bring Your Own Tables and chairs, steers/cattle, sheep, goats, horses, chickens, pigs, other animals, Lake views, Horse riding at the farm, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing onsite, Fishing nearby, horse riding, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Smoking allowed in designated areas, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    15055 93rd Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948. Phone: 772-571-1463. Alternate Phone: 772-321-6136. Fax: 772-571-1469. Email: partycarousel@aol.com. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Interstate I-95 West 4 miles to small bridge 141St Avenue turn Route 1st Street is 93rd turn left more than 1 mile almost to end of dirt road on left. Click here for a map and directions. October pumpkin patch, hay maze, Hay rides, Petting Farm and Pony Rides. Payment: Cash, Check. We except payments on Paypal. (ADDED: February 03, 2010)

 

 

 


 

Home Canning Kits

Features:


* All the tools you need for hot waterbath canning - in one comprehensive set!
* Complete with 21 1/2 qt. enameled waterbath canner and "Ball Blue Book" of canning.
* Also includes canning rack, funnel, jar lifter, jar wrencher, bubble freer, tongs and lid lifter.
* A Kitchen Krafts exclusive collection.

This is the same type of  standard canner that my grandmother used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs, lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel, labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars and lids (and the jars are reusable). To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!
 

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