Where in August area of Georgia to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!
To see the pick-your-own farms and orchards for this area, click here or scroll down the page
This month's notes: February 2012: Winter is upon us, but don't despair! Strawberry and citrus picking actually begins in Florida, southern Texas and southern Californiaa in December. And for the rest of us; there are many delicious jams, jellies, and marmalades that you can make for yourself or as gifts, from frozen or fresh fruit. See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green! See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!
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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".
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!Burke County
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Graystone Ranch Wildlife Education Center - blackberries,
flowers, grapes, other berries, pumpkins, strawberries, walnuts, gift shop,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony
rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding
parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
1017 McManus Road, Hephzibah, GA 30815. Phone: (706) 554-9082. Email: graystoneranch@aol.com. Directions: U.S. highway 25 South at the Burke county line. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, September, October, November. Open: Sunday up to Sunday down 365 days per year and in the summer the music park is open until 2:00am; on Saturdays. We are a 500 acre facility, open 365 days per year with animals from insects to tigers, petting zoos, 50 acres of lakes for fishing; There is always something in season to pick from early spring berries to late fall, early winter nuts. Payment: Cash, Check. January fishing rodeos, February African Safari in honor of Black History month, March-April Easter eggs hunts with the Bunny for photos in the "Tea Room", May - June Strawberry Pickin', Mid May "Spring Fest", June-August Music Park open for concerts over the beach.. "Luaus" bi-weekly, September-October Haunted Forrest, Mid October "Fall Fest", November-December turkey shoots every Saturday. (ADDED: November 24, 2008) - Lucy's Pretty Plants and U-Pick We Pick Blueberries - I have no current information about this operation. They may have changed owners of closed. I haven't been able to contact them.
- The Strawberry Patch - Strawberries
3095A Highway 25 North, Keysville, GA 30416. Phone: 706-554-6013 .
Columbia County
Glascock County
Hancock County
Jefferson County
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Bugs Gourd Farm - gourds,
9845 Highway 88 East, Keysville, GA 30816. Phone: 706 547 2724. Alternate Phone: 706 547 3309. Email: petb3@bellsouth.net. Open: Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 2 pm Closed Sunday If for some reason you cannot make these times please call the farm and we can make arrangements for you to visit the farm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Farm is located 9 miles SouthEast of Wrens Georgia Approximately 25 miles South of Augusta Georgia. Payment: Cash, Check. We have many kinds, shapes and sizes of gourds. We also ship United States Parcel Service. (ADDED: June 11, 2011) -
East Georgia Produce -
Uses natural growing practices,
corn (sweet), cucumbers, pumpkins, winter squash,
3446 Moxley Bartow Road, Bartow, GA 30413. Phone: 706-410-4570. Email: eastgeorgiaproduce@gmail.com. Open: contact the farm for exact dates of availability, produce will be available weekly at the Sandersville and Louisville markets, as well as in Bartow. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: February 09, 2010) -
Hickory Hill Vegetable Garden -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use,
beans, broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, pears, peas, peppers,
persimmons, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
1305 Roy Gay Rd, Matthews, GA 30818. Phone: 706-547-7390. Alternate Phone: 706-360-0948. Email: hickory hill vegtable gardens@yahoo.com. Open: Our garden is just getting off the ground, we should have some beans ready in about six to eight weeks around the end of April first week of May Our hr's will be every day from 9am till dark; we are planting many varieties of vegetables; Mostly organic we use compost and Kricket Krap for our Gardens we will be using many different types of Flowers for pest control not chemical sprays; We should also have plenty of Tomatoes around the same time as the beans and peas; So come and see our Garden's just a few miles south of Augusta Ga; We are a small family with a big garden we just want to be able to supply some people with some fresh vegetables that aren't full of pesticides. Directions: We are off highway 1 at the Richmond Jefferson County line, just turn left onto Roy Gay Road (if southbound or right if northbound) just follow the double yellow lines, farm will be on the left about 1/4 to 1/2 mile. you will see a big White house on the left turn in drive just passed house. Click here for a map and directions. just call before you come and we'll let you know what we have that's ready to pick. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: March 05, 2011) (UPDATED: April 10, 2011) - Prescott Farm - Strawberries (PYO and pre-picked)
2226 Gus Perduke Road, Wrens, GA 30818. Phone: 706-547-3717 or 706-547-7342. Email: 1sberry@bellsouth.net. Open: April - May Mon- Saturday from 8am to 8pm, Call for more information. Direction: Take Hwy 1 North of Wrens .4 miles past the intersection of Hwy 221, turn onto Farm Lane Rd and follow signs. Also, Strawberry Preserves, Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry Syrup, Strawberry Cider. (UPDATED: March 15, 2009)
Johnson County
Lincoln County
McDuffie County
- Bernice's Blueberry Patch - blueberries,
U-pick and already picked, restrooms
1344 Salem Road Southeast, Thomson, GA 30824. Phone: 706-595-7251. Email: berrichards@bellsouth.net. Open: Monday through Friday 7 am until 7 pm Saturday 7 am until 1 pm. Directions: From Augusta, Georgia take Interstate 20 West to exit 175. Go left across the interstate 3.2 miles,then take a left onto the Thomson Bypass. Continue 3.2 miles through two traffic lights and look for Salem crossroad sign and turn left in front of fire station then go 1/2 mile and take a left just beyond the Blueberry sign. Follow arrows to Blueberry patch. Blueberries usually are available from late June until late August; Call for availability of fruit. Payment: Cash, Check. Blueberries are usually harvested from Mid June to Mid August. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: June 05, 2008) (UPDATED: March 04, 2011)
Richmond County
- Blackberry Creek Mini Farm - plums, Turkeys
(organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, petting zoo, farm animals
173 Blackberry Lane, Augusta, GA 30906. Phone: 706-925-1876. Email: blackberrycreekminifarm@gmail.com. Open: We are open 7 days a week and available 24 hours a day; Please call before you come. Directions: From 520 East take Mike Padgett Highway South towards Waynesboro. Blackberry Lane is a dirt road 9.7 miles, on your right between Corinth Baptist Church and Hephzibah-McBean Road. Farm is the second drive on left after the sharp curve immediately after Freddie's Fowl. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Organic fresh picked plums & blackberries, cleaned, bagged, ready to eat, freeze or cook $6 per lb. Free Range poultry, ratites, goats, sheep, rabbits & petting zoo. Farm fresh eggs available. We accept cash or you may use PayPal to pay by Credit/Debit/ATM/Instant Check. (ADDED: June 19, 2010) -
Gay's Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees
2335 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA 30906. Phone: 706-798-3731. Directions: From Bobby Jones Expressway (I-520) exit #7, go south on Hwy 25 (Peach Orchard Rd) 2.3 miles. Then turn right on Tobacco Road and the farm is located 0.6 miles on the right. Look for the signs. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our hours are: Monday to Friday 2 pm until dark Saturday 9 am until dark Sunday 1 pm until dark Opening the Friday after Thanksgiving day at 0900 hrs. Free Hay rides, Free coloring books for the kids, Free candy canes, Free Hot Chocolate. Field trips avail by appointment. - Johnson Farm - blueberries
3339 Hwy. 88, Blythe, GA 30805. Phone: 706-592-2149 Click here for a map to our farm. We are open July, August. Our hours are: Daylight hours - Call for hours. July through mid August. Call for hours, directions and availability before you go!
Taliaferro County
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Margaret's Grove Vineyard - muscadine grapes, Other fruit or veg,
U-pick and already picked
UPDATE: September 09, 2011: The owner tells me they are closed until 2012
We are sorry that the vineyard is closed earlier in the season than stated. The drought got us!! Please check back again next season for hours and availabilty!! Maybe "Mother Nature" will be better to us next year. (UPDATED: September 09, 2011)
2232 Jordan Place Road, Crawfordville, GA 30631. Phone: 706-456-2241. Alternate Phone: 706-318-1430. Email: vickeyrhodes@yahoo,com. Open: starting Saturday, September 3; Will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day Weekend from 8 am to 6 pm; Following weekends we will be open Saturdays and Sundays only from 8 am to 6 pm; thru mid October (or until sold out). Directions: From Atlanta, take Interstate 20 East to Exit 148(Crawfordville). Go North on Highway 22 approximately 1/2 mile. Take the first paved road to the left (Bethany Church Road). Go west 3 miles until you reach the 4 way stop. Take a left on Margaret's Grove Road. After crossing Interstate 20, take the first dirt road to the right. The vineyard will be on your left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Scuppernong Grapes. (ADDED: July 26, 2011)
Warren County
Washington County
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Manley Farms - blackberries, pears, pecans, muscadines, farm
animals
1047 Jordan Mill Road, Sandersville, GA 31082. Phone: 478-552-7020. Email: manleyfarms@zoomshare.com. Directions: From Court House in Sandersville, drive towards Sparta GA highway 15. Turn right at red light onto by-pass. Drive about a mile. Turn right onto Jordan Mill Road When you pass an older home on right, turn into next drive way. Brick house in a pecan orchard. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm, Sundays 2 pm to 6 pm (appointment only). Payment: Cash, only. Muscadines available in late August and September.
Wilkes County
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Post Oak Farms - blueberries,
5924 Lexington Road, Rayle, GA 30660. Phone: 706-274-3458. Fax: 706-274-3463. Email: postoak@postoakfarms.com. Directions: Retail site is on 5924 Lexington Road, Rayle, GA. Our U-pick blueberries are at Lexington Road (Highway 78) and Columbus Granade Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July. Open: You pick from 7 am to 12 noon; We-pick berries are also available from 8 am to 5 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: July 24, 2008) (UPDATED: March 24, 2010, GAMB)
Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own,
unless they are also listed above)
Meats, Milk and Eggs:
Richmond County
- Blackberry Creek Mini Farm - Chicken (NOT free
range), Chicken (free range), Turkey, Duck, Pork, Lamb, Goat, USDA Natural,
No hormones used, 100% grass and/or grain fed, Eggs (organic, free range,
vegetarian fed), Eggs (organic, vegetarian fed), Eggs (free range,
vegetarian fed), Eggs (vegetarian fed), Eggs (free range), Farm market with
fruits and vegetables, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children
welcome, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, petting zoo, farm
animals
173 Blackberry Lane, Augusta, GA 30906. Phone: 706-925-1876. Email: blackberrycreekminifarm@gmail.com. Open: We are open 7 days a week and available 24 hours a day; Please call before you come. Directions: From 520 East take Mike Padgett Highway South towards Waynesboro. Blackberry Lane is a dirt road 9.7 miles, on your right between Corinth Baptist Church and Hephzibah-McBean Road. Farm is the second drive on left after the sharp curve immediately after Freddie's Fowl. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Organic fresh picked plums & blackberries, cleaned, bagged, ready to eat, freeze or cook $6 per lb. Free Range poultry, ratites, goats, sheep, rabbits & petting zoo. Farm fresh eggs available. We accept cash or you may use PayPal to pay by Credit/Debit/ATM/Instant Check. Blackberry Creek Mini Farm - Fresh Plums & Blackberries Better than pick your own. We pick, clean, and bag; one pund per bag. Ready to eat, freeze or cook. $6.00 per pound. We also breed and sell live chickens, ducks, geese, guinea, turkey, pheasant, quail, dove, pigeons, goats, rabbits, sheep & potbelly pigs & AKC Dachshunds. We Accept PayPal & Cash. (ADDED: June 19, 2010)
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- North Georgia
- Atlanta area and surrounding counties
- Macon / Columbus area
- Coastal Georgia area
- Southern Georgia area
Remember to ALWAYS call the farm or orchard BEFORE you go - weather, heavy picking and business conditions can always affect their hours and crops!
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PYO Farms in Other Countries: [ Australia ] [ Canada ] [ South Africa ] [ New Zealand ] [ United Kingdom ]
Our other free, informative sites you may like:
EHSO.com - Environmental health and safety information and guidance for the
home
ConsumerFraudReporting.org - Information about identity theft, frauds and
scams; how to report them and how to protect your identity.
FitnessAndHealthScience.org - Practical fitness, health and diet information
that works.
And our other related
websites!
Care to Donate to help me keep the website going? Donate to me at Benevia here:
Use the
feedback form for questions, comments and
feedback about farms - Use this
form suggest a farm to add to the website?
Or as a
last result (I reply to the forms FIRST),write me at
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2010 All rights reserved.
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