Where in West Tennessee to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

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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West Tennessee's 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

Carroll County

  • Ulderich Blueberry Farm - Blueberries
    1705 Ballcreek Road, Buena Vista, TN 38318. Phone: (731) 586-7009. Directions:  From I-40 take 114N. From Route 70 take 114N. On 114N turn on Ballcreek Road. Our address is 1705 Ballcreek Road. Turn into the driveway and follow signs.

Chester County

Crocket County

Decatur County

Dyer County

  • Bud's Blueberries - Blueberries
    1830 Sam Houston Drive, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Phone: (731) 285-6627. Email: jsjja@ecsis.net  

Fayette County

  • Martha's Blueberry Farm - No pesticides are used, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties
    8870 Jernigan Drive, Somerville, TN 38068. Phone: 731-480-4887. Alternate Phone: 901-315-1550. Email: russ@mcswainfamily.net. Open: Friday to Sunday, from 8 am to 7 pm; July 1 to August 14th; We will be open July 4th from 8am to 8pm. Directions: from Memphis are on our website. If you need please call us. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries: July 1 to August 7. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. We are open  starting on July 1st until the season is over (Usually around 2nd week of August).  Blueberry Picking Prices: Pick your own = $10 per Gallon Bag; Buy them Pre-Picked= $12 per Gallon Bag. Payment: Cash, Check. We supply gallon buckets for picking blueberries; Then we transfer them into bags for you when you leave; You are welcome to bring your own containers for picking; We have free Ice water on site for your enjoyment as well as soft drinks; If you get too hot feel free to take a break to cool down; We have many areas of shade available. (ADDED: July 16, 2009)  (UPDATED: June 28, 2011)
    A visitor writes on July 19, 2010: "This is a wonderful place. Very kid and elderly friendly, furnish shade and ice water. The blueberries are the best I have ever had. Plus they have berries you can buy pre-picked. I like to pick a gallon and buy a spare gallon to freeze for fall and winter use. If you love blueberries then you will love Marthas Blueberries."
    A visitor writes on June 27, 2010: "We visited this farm today and picked a couple gallons of blueberries. They are very good!"
    A visitor writes on July 27, 2009: "My two young boys and I visited this farm last week (7/7/09) and had a great time. Great picking and playing on their farm. Very kid friendly. "

Gibson County

Hardeman County

  • Blueberry Ridge Goat Farm - blueberries, farm animals
    915 Cox Road, Mercer, TN 38392. Phone: 731-658-4352. Email: goatsnstuff@earthlink.net. Directions: From Jackson, TN, take I-40 West to Exit 68; turn left (south) on Highway 138 approximately 14 miles to Cox Road; turn left and go 9/10 mile. At "Pick your own blueberries" banner, take left (gravel) fork about 100 yards and turn left into our driveway. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Monday through Saturday daylight to dark, Sunday 1 pm to dark. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDEDD: August 06, 2008)
  • Byler's Berries - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    385 Ferguson Road, Whiteville, TN 38075. Phone: (901) 299-0498. Email: labnews@emypeople.net. Open: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 7 am to 4 pm; we will be opened additional days (Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday) if the berries are plentiful (be sure to call first!). Directions: From 64West, proceed through the town of Whiteville. Ferguson Road is the first road on the right after you pass through Whiteville. Farm is a quarter mile on the right. From 64East, proceed through the town of Somerville. Drive approximately 12 miles. Ferguson Road is on the left, and the last road before you enter the town of Whiteville. Farm is a quarter mile on the right. Strawberries: mid April through May. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: February 01, 2010)  (UPDATED: April 22, 2010)
  • Mac Fawcett - blackberries,
    210 Mask Road, Hickory Valley, TN 38042. Phone: 731-609-3982. Alternate Phone: 731-609-1686. Email: mac@macfawcett.com. Open: Seven days a week, 6 am to 10 am, and 4 pm to dusk. Directions: Starting in Hickory Valley on Highway 18, south of the Post Office, turn on Ames Road; at Mask Road, turn right; 3rd drive on right. Starting in Somerville (Fayette County), turn right onto Jernigan Road; turn right onto Sardis Road. Sardis Road turns into gravel in Hardeman County. This is same road in Hardeman County as Mask Road. Large Sweet blackberries: PYO and/or pre-picked, $5 per gallon PYO and $10 Gallon pre-picked. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 08, 2009)
  • Yoders Oak Lawn Farm - Strawberries - A visitor writes on April 30, 2009: "Yoder's is closed. They moved - and won't be growing strawberries"
    6400 Old Hwy. 64, Whiteville, TN 38075. Phone: 731-254-8596. Open: Ready to pick by first of May

Hardin County 

Haywood County

  • Autry Farms - You pick/We pick Strawberries
    4579 Hwy. 70 East, Brownsville, TN 38012. Phone: 731-772-2873
  • Willow Oaks Flower Farm - flowers
    2351 Hwy 54 North, Brownsville, TN 38012. Phone: 731-772-9654; flowerfolks@earthlink.net. Greenhouses full of garden plants, display gardens, photo opportunities - March thru July, September thru October - Tours available.

Henderson County

Henry County

Lake County

Lauderdale County

  • Reg Carmack Farm - Strawberries.
    152 Carmack Road, Ripley, TN 38063.Phone: (731) 635-2088. Call for directions. 
  • Voss Farms - Strawberries, Tomatoes.
    1345 Bald Knob Road, Ripley, TN 38063. Phone: (731) 635-0739. Directions: Hwy. 51 north of Ripley, turn left onto Nankipoo Road. Go 1 one half mile and turn left onto Bald Knob. Farm is 1 one half miles on left. 

Madison County

  • Beechwood Farm -Pick Your Own Strawberries and Corn
    551 Ozier Road, Pinson, TN 38366. Phone: (731) 988-5472.
  • Donnell Century Farm & Donnell and Donnell Farm - pumpkin patch, hay rides, harvest activities and sale of fall décor
    3720 U.S. 70 East, Jackson, TN 38305. Phone: 731-424-4526. Donnell Century Farm offers group and field trips by appointment. This "AGedemics program" gives students a chance to explore in an outdoor laboratory by performing hands-on activities that allow them to learn about agriculture in a fun and exciting way. Seasonal events include family outings such as hay rides, harvest activities and sale of fall décor. Donnell and Donnell Farm is a cotton, corn, soybean and registered Angus cattle operation. Settled in 1834, this farm family has a long history and uses high tech tools such heat watch, ultrasound, GPS, artificial insemination, and biotechnology. Tour buses and groups welcome by appointment. Take a Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch to pick your pumpkin. (UPDATED: October 18, 2010)

McNairy County

  • Pick Your Own Blueberries - blueberries
    7489 U.S. 45 South, Ramer, TN 38367. Phone: 731-645-3797.
  • Peoples Fishing Lake
    10274 Finger Leapwood Road (Hwy. 199), Bethel Springs, TN 38315; 731-632-1231
    18 acre lake - $10 per vehicle to fish

Obion County

Perry County

Shelby County

  • Harris Organic Blueberries - blueberries
    7521 Sledge Road, Millington, TN, 38053. Phone: 239-872-0696.  2005 prices: $3.50 per quart and $14 per gallon if you pick, $5.50 and $20 if prepicked. Open: 8 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday and 8 am to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Pickers may arrive at 7 a.m.
  • Jones Orchard - apples, blackberries, blueberries, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, strawberries, and prepicked produce
    7170 Highway 51 N , Millington, TN 38053. Phone: 901-873-3150. Email: jonesorchard@bigriver.net. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Click here for picking updates. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm; Typical dates (call or see our website before you come!): Strawberries April 9 to May 30 Peaches June 1 to September 15; Plums June 1 to June 21; Nectarines June 1 to July 15; Blackberries June 7 to July 15; Blueberries June 15 to July 15; Apples September 1 to September 30; Pumpkins October 1 to October 31. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: April 05, 2011)
    Note: They have 2 Locations: Jones Orchard is located about 15 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee on Highway 51 North (7170 Highway 51 North, Millington, TN. Phone: 901-873-3150)  and on Singleton Parkway (6850 Singleton Parkway, Millington, TN  38053. Phone: (901) 872-0703).  
    A visitor writes on October 29, 2009: "Yes, we enjoyed it very much. Family owned and open to all new things to make the market work yet use many traditional values for the land."
    A visitor writes on July 03, 2009: "We went on 3 July 2009 - the trees were loaded with Peaches, yellow and red plums. The peaches were the best - in the sense they were everywhere and very easy to pick. The area around the trees were maintained ok - we could drive our car all the way inside the orchard and around the trees. We can easily spend about 2 hours, picking various fruits. "
    Another visitor comments:
    "Visited this jumbo farm for the first time today. Friendly, helpful staff and fruit trees as far as one can see. We almost got lost in the peach section. Great fruit. Be sure to visit their restaurant--outstanding home cooking. Terrific bargain within spitting distance of Memphis."
  • Jones Orchard - strawberries
    7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN   38120. Phone: 901-873-3150. Email: jonesorchard@bigriver.net. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm;  Opening day for pick your own strawberries is April 26, 2010.  (This is formerly Farmer Jim's strawberries at the Agricenter).  (UPDATED: March 30, 2010)
  • Priddy Farms - Christmas trees, hay rides, train rides
    4595 N Germantown Road, Arlington, TN 38002. Phone: 901-384-8376. Email: cropinfool@worldnet.att.net  Directions: Bartlett Area - 4 miles North of Wolfchase Mall. Cost is $6-$8 per person for the hayride, scarecrow stuffing (bring your own extra clothes to stuff), train ride and pumpkin. Or just pick a pumpkin for $3 to $10. And to book a group, call!
  • Rosemark Vinyards - apples, beans, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, grapes, herbs/spices, lemons, muscadine grapes, melons, onions, pears, peas, peaches, pecans , peppers, plums, winter squash, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked, events at your location (call for info)
    8605 Kerr-Rosemark, Millington, TN 38053. Phone: 901 829-3258. Alternate Phone: 901-517-2741. Email: hatleyrussell@yahoo.com. Open: 8;00 am to sundown. Directions: downtown Rosemark directly across from Rosemark Presbyterian church. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.  I grow 10 different varieties of muscadines, 8 varieties of blackberries, and 2 varieties of boysenberries. New addition to the farm; seckel pears and noble muscadines. Serving the wine makers of west Tennessee. ( ADDED: November 07, 2010) (UPDATED: December 23, 2011)
  • Windermere Farms & Apiaries - Certified Organic, blueberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, picnic area, school tours
    3050 Woodhills Dr, Memphis, TN 38128. Phone: 901 386-2035. Alternate Phone: 901 326-6379. Email: freida@winfarms.com. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 am to 6 pm Closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Just 2 minutes from the I-40 and Austin Peay exit. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: April 18 to May 15 Blueberries: approximately June 6 to July 13. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Certified Organic see Windermere Farms in Memphis (UPDATED: April 28, 2011)  (UPDATED: April 22, 2011) (ADDED: June 24, 2010)

Tipton County

  • Anderson Orchard - Peaches 
    3045 Elm Grove Road, Burlison, TN, 38015. Phone: (901) 476-1871

Wayne County

  • Weeks Farm - blueberries,
    4034 Arnold Hollow Road, Waynesboro, TN 38485. Phone: 931-722-7266. Alternate Phone: 931-722-9566. Email: weeksfarm@tds.net. Open: Sunday to Friday, not open Saturday, call first. Directions: From public square go east on old 64, Turn left at Hog Creek Road go 10 miles, Turn right at Arnold Hollow Road, first house on left is Week's Farm. Click here for a map and directions. blueberries: June 15 to August. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: May 28, 2009)

Weakley County

  • Blueberry Hill Farms - blueberries
    3971 Hwy 118, Dresden, TN 38225. Phone: (731) 799-3105. Email: jayclark@utm.edu  Directions: Go 6.6 miles north of Dresden, TN. Call for additional directions.

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

Chester County

Hardin County 

  • Pickwick Catfish Farms - catfish
    4155 highway 57, Counce, TN 38326. Phone: 731-689-3805. Catfish farming operation includes over 10 gravity-fed ponds where catfish are raised, cured with all natural preservatives, smoked, and served at the on-site restaurant or shipped nation-wide.
    A visitor writes on October 24, 2011: "I live about a mile from this restaurant, and I don't believe they offer any "U-Pick" items but you can buy fish from them. It is a wonderful restaurant however, and has been a main-stay in our area for years! Pickwick Catfish Farms 4155 highway 57, Counce, TN 38326. Phone: 731-689-3805. Catfish farming operation includes over 10 gravity-fed ponds where catfish are raised, cured with all natural preservatives, smoked, and served at the on-site restaurant or shipped nation-wide."

Madison County

  • Family Tree Farms - pumpkins,
    1581 Mifflin Road, Jackson, TN 38301. Phone: 731-736-0603. Alternate Phone: 731-616-1146. Fax: 731-736-0674. Email: familytreefarms@charterinternet.com. Open: Market; September 26 to October 31, from 8:00 to 5:00 everyday. Pumpkin stand open September 3 to October 31, from 8:00 to 5:00 everyday. Directions: From the 4-way intersection of East Chester Street, Paul Coffman Drive, Beech Bluff Road and Mifflin Road; turn onto Mifflin Road and come 6 miles. Farm is on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins ready last of September thru October. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: August 18, 2009) (UPDATED: August 20, 2009)
  • The Wright Patch - Uncovered outdoor market, corn (sweet), melons, pumpkins,
    358 Mco Rd, Jackson, TN 38305. Phone: 731-225-8872. Alternate Phone: 731-256-1786. Email: joshuaahughes@gmail.com. Open: call for hours during corn, watermelon, and other local seasons. Directions: From I40 take exit 82B North. Take a right on Ramblewood beside bancorpsouth/Smith funeral home. Follow for about 1 mile to MCO Rd, turn right and pumpkins are immediately on left at 358 MCO Road. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins sold from September 25 to October 25 10am to 6pm; Wholesale buyers contact by phone or email for address of field and a time to view/buy wholesale. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 13, 2010)

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Shelby County

  • Windermere Farms & Apiaries- Certified Organic, Honey (retail), Comb honey, Tours, porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
    3060 Woodhills Drive, Memphis, TN 38128. Phone: 901 3862035. Alternate Phone: 901 3266379. Fax: 901 3857845. Email: flansing@winfarms.com. Open: We sell our honey at the Botanic Garden Farmer's Market on Wednesday afternoons; It is open from 2 pm to 6 pm; Also the Agricenter on Saturday mornings from 8 am to noon. Directions: Highway 64 (Stage Road) crosses Highway 14 (Austin Peay Highway). Go west on Stage Road 3/4 of a mile after it crosses Austin Peay. Turn right on the second road which is James Road and then take the first right which is Woodhills Drive. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: 1st week of May through the middle of June Blueberries and blackberries: the middle of June through middle of July. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. You may call and schedule a farm tour for $100. These are usually done on Thursdays and last about one to one and a half hours. We are the only certified organic farm in Tennessee west of Nashville. We are not allowed to call our honey certified organic because we do not control 70,000 acres, but our bees feed mostly on our farm and the flowers in the neighborhood & river. There are no row crops for miles. (ADDED: June 24, 2010) (UPDATED: March 19, 2011)

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