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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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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!

Benton County

  • Applecart Orchard - UPDATE June 24, 2006: a site visitor reports that they have no pyo. Apples, asparagus, beans, beets, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, grapes, melons, onions, other berries, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
    2083 61st Street, Vinton, IA 52349. Phone: 319-472-3900. Fax: 319-472-3900. Email us at: applecartorchard@aol.com. Directions: Take E-22(the Garrison Road) west, just south of Vinton on Highway 218.Orchard is about 3 miles from 218,on the right side of road. Turn right at sign. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: seven days a week,10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Call for availability of produce. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.

Cedar County

  • Lincolnway Flower Farm - corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, farm animals, school tours
    2207 Old Lincoln Hwy, Lowden, IA 52255. Phone: 563 941-5417Directions: On Hwy 30 between De Witt and Cedar Rapids. West side of Lowden on Old Hwy 30. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Call ahead for hours. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Iron garden sculpture available for order.

Cerro Gordo

  • Furleigh Farms - Vegetables, Melons, Pumpkins, Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Corn Maze
    811 North 56th Street, Clear Lake, IA, 50428 . Phone: 641-357-4097. Directions: Furleigh Farms is located two miles east of Interstate 35 on Highway 122.

Blackhawk County

  • Heritage Farm - Dick and Marie Brown - Apples, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or vegetables
    7731 Zaneta Road, Hudson, IA 50643. Phone: 319-988-3734Directions: Hudson Iowa west on D-35 3 miles HUGE farm on left side and fields of Percheron Horses And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our hours are: Call for an appointment Mon-Sunday 7am to 10pm First day in Fall We offer Horse drawn carriage/hay rides. We do many weddings, any time of the year. Our percherons are as breathtaking as the crisp winter air and such a refreshing change, back to times forgotten. We have many carriages, a hearse for funerals, a 2 seated surrey and our ever famous Molly-Jo Trolley which is a party on the move; all done with well-trained professional staff and the finest horses in Iowa. At Easter we have a bunny brunch and invite all to come and go for a hay rack ride deep into the trees to visit our cabin tucked away in the trees for cinnamon rolls and a warm drink, close to a big pit fire and loads of warmth and friendship. We also have breakfast with Santa and our famous Fall Fest...all very reasonable. It is a time you wont ever forget...

Fayette County

  • Rawson's Berries - Peas, Asparagus, Strawberries & Raspberries
    13814 220th Street, West Union, IA 52175. Phone: 563-422-3716. Email: krawson@fbx.com. Directions: 2.5 miles west of Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union, IA.

Harrison County

  • Small's Fruit Farm - U-pick apples and strawberries
    1844 194th Street, Mondamin, Iowa 51557. Phone: 712-646-2723, 712-646-2195. Open: winter and spring: daily, 9 to 5; Summer and Fall, daily 8 to 6 pm.

Johnson County

  • The Orchards on Sand Road - apples, blueberries,
    5888 Sand Road, Lone Tree , IA 52240. Phone: 319-351-6215. Email: teresa-kane@uiowa.edu. Directions: 10 miles south from Iowa City. on sand road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, October, November. Open: Monday to Sunday 8:30 to 6:00 blueberries are $2 per pound. blueberries June, July and first part of August. Payment: Cash, Check. Formerly called "Bock's Berry Farm & Country Gifts". UPDATE for Spring 2008: We have last years frozen blue berries that are 5lbs bags for 20 dollars, or smaller bags for less just call 319-358-8107 or 319-351-6215. or email us
  • St. Bridget's Flower Farm - flowers
    1870 St. Bridget's Road, Solon, IA 52333. Phone: 319-624-3584. Email us at: saintbridgetsfarm@hotmail.com. Directions: From Highway 1 in Solon, go east on E. 5th Street. After 3.5 miles, the road becomes gravel. Almost 3 miles later, take a right on St. Bridget's Road. We are #1870, the 3rd place on the left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: We are open by appointment only. Please call or email first. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Come on out and cut your own flowers, $10 for a gallon jug. Usually there are 20 or more varieties blooming. Also, finished arrangements can be picked up or delivered.
  • Wilson's Orchard - A pick-your-own apple orchard, pumpkins, gourds
    2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. Phone: (319) 354-5651. Open: August, September, October daily 10am-dusk. Over 150 varieties for you to enjoy. Beautiful scenery, pleasant walks, trailer rides...apples, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn 

Kossuth County

  • Scuffham's Gardens -  Pick your own Raspberries, Pumpkin Patch
    2307 Plum Creek Road, Algona, Iowa 50511. Phone: 515-295-2000. Pick your own Raspberries in late August thru late September.

Madison County

  • Burr Oak Farms - Apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, prepicked produce
    1121 220th Street, Winterset, IA 50273. Phone: 515-462-1482. Email us at: wce1482@yahoo.com. Directions: Turn south from exit 100 on I 80. Go to stopsign (About 10 miles). Turn left to first gravel road (220th Street) Go to "Y". Take right fork on "Y" and we are at top of hill. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Mid June to Mid November Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Payment: Cash, Check.

Marshall County

Muscatine County

  • Anderson Farm - Lamb, gift shop, farm animals (not really a PYO, but a place for fresh lamb and to see farm animals)
    1575 Underwood Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761. Phone: 563 264 2209 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, except for Sunday morning. We are closed Sunday morning. Payment: Cash, Check. We raise quality GRASS-FED LAMB and offer sheepskins and sheepskin rugs. We have freshwater pearls in our gift shop. We accept Paypal also.

O'Brien

  • Gettings Gardens - strawberries
    2859 Pierce Ave, Sanborn, Iowa. Phone: (712) 729-3776. Email: sherilg@mtcnet.net  There is an article about the farm here! 
  • Solsma's Punkin Patch - apples, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes
    Amy Solsma 6190 320th St, Sanborn, IA 51248. Phone: 712-729-3174. Email: jasolsma@mtcnet.net. Directions: Located on Hwy 18, 4 miles east of Sanborn, IA or 4 miles west of Hartley, IA And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Monday to Thursday Noon to 6pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm Sunday and weeknights by chance or appointment Corn Maze is open as long as possible, but sometimes it is finished before Halloween so come early. Payment: Cash, Check. Jay and Amy Solsma 6190 320th St. Sanborn, IA 51248 712-729-3174 inspected beef, non-confinement pork, honey

Polk County

  • Pumpkinville @ Mitchellville & Corn Maze - asparagus, pumpkins, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    618 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Phone: 515-967-0972. Email us at: Pumpkinville@mchsi.com. Directions: Take exit 149 off of I-80 south to Center Ave Take Center Ave south out of town to 618 Center Ave S And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Daily 10:00 TO Dusk Corn maze open August-October 10:00am - 9:00pm We are open for business from May 1 through October 31. We sell vegetables daily from spring through fall. Payment: Cash, only.

Pottawattamie County

  • Ditmars Orchard - Apples, peaches, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides
    19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Phone: 712-256-7053. Fax: 712-388-0483. Email us at: LyleDitmars@hotmail.com. Directions: Council Bluffs Exit 8 from I-80 then east on Highway 6 one half mile to Hunt Ave. North 1 and one half miles. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Open: Tuesday thru Satuday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5 Generally open August 1 thru December 15. However, special events can scheduled. Payment: Cash, Check. Cider made on site in season. Hot apple pie and fried apple pie with ice cream. Cider slushes. Hand poured candles and other items including gourmet sodas.
  • Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch - Apples, Pumpkins, hay rides, corn maze and much more.
    21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7397. It seems they prefer email, Email them but here's their phone, too: 712-366-1505.  Click here for a map!  

Plymouth County

  • Diane's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, winter squash, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    22324 Hwy C-12, Ireton, IA 51027. Phone: 712-552-1912. Email: dianet@hickorytech.net. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: from the last Saturday in September thru October. Open weekends Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday  1pm-5pm; open week days by appointment. Also take schools and other groups by appointment Free pumpkin painting Payment: Cash, Check.

Scott County

  • Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff - flowers, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand
    27387 130th Ave, Donahue, IA 52746. Phone: 563-282-4338. Email us at: cmlafrenz@netins.net. Directions: 1 mile east and 1/4 mile north of Don's Pub in beautiful downtown Donahue! And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: Wed to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm Sat, 8 am to 3 pm Sun, 11 am to 3 pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Payment: Cash, Check. One gallon jug of flowers for only $8! Fresh eggs and homemade jams available. Member-- Buy Fresh, Buy Local.

Story County

  • The Berry Patch - follows organic methods, Apples, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides
    62785 280 Street, Nevada, IA 50201. Phone: 877 382 5138. Email us at: information@BerryPatchFarm.com. Directions: from Des Moines, north on I35 to exit 102,turn east on 210. Go east 5 miles to S14, go north 6 miles to 280 st. Go east 3/4 miles to Berry Patch Farm. From Ames: East on US 30 8 miles to S14. South 4 miles to 280 Street East 3/4 miles to Berry Patch Farm Directions and Mapquest on our web site. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: please check website for current hours We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Heritage Red Raspberries and Fall Gold Raspberries,   Apples;  Honeycrisp, Earlygold,   Gala,  Mollies Delicious, Mac Intosh,  Priscilla , Liberty,  Red Cortland,  Jonathon, Lura Red
  • Black's Heritage Farm - pumpkins
    26156 530th Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Phone: 515-292-1936. Email us at: duane@duaneblack.com. Directions: 2 miles south of Hwy 30 at Elwood (530th Ave.), ISU exit Click here for a map to our farm. We are open October. Our hours are: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to dusk Monday to Friday groups and others by appointment Horse drawn hayrides, food available, petting animals on week ends. Check for special events.
  • Center Grove Orchard - apples, pumpkins, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046. Phone: 888-227-7531. Fax: 515-383-4354. Email: info@centergroveorchard.com. Directions: Just north of Ankeny and south of Ames, 5 miles east of I-35 on Highway 210 (Exit 102, Cambridge). Then, north 1/8 mile on 610th Ave. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday Noon to 6 pm Open Labor Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We offer bonfires and campfires for church groups, youth groups, company events, etc. We have weekend festivals throughout the season with extra activities. Details on our web site.

Washington County

  • Sass Family Farm - beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, onions, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    3060 160th Street, , Riverside, IA 52327. Phone: 319-648-3788. Fax: 319-653-3297. Email us at: sassfarms@netzero.net. Directions: Just east off Hwy 218 on 160th St, South of Riverside And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: Everyday 11 am to 7 PM Farm's market opens July 1st with fresh vegetables and sweet corn/melons, fall season opens October 1st with pumpkin patch, haunted barn and trail w/hayrack rides, straw maze, petting zoo... We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Fall decorating headquarters - corn shocks, bales of straw, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, etc...

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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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This page was updated on 10-May-2008  


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