Where in Austin area of Texas to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

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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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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

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Austin area of Texas'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!

Bastrop County

  • Bastrop Garden Farms - Tomatoes, Peppers, Spinach, Leafy Greens, Other Seasonal Vegetables 
    (512-303-5672. 316 Old Highway 71 (Country Road 335), Cedar Creek. 
  • Chickamaw Farm - Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries
    CR 361, Mcdade, TX 78650. Phone: 512-567-3456. Directions: Call for directions. Near Elgin, located between Elgin and Bastrop. Email: chickamaw@yahoo.com. Open: Daily from 7:30 am until dark. Directions: Call for directions. Crop availability: Blueberries May; Blackberries May-September; Strawberries March-June. Chickamaw also has grass-fed beef and blue and channel catfish. (UPDATED: June 07, 2008)
  • Evergreen Farms Christmas Trees - tomatoes, train rides, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
    242 Monkey Road, Elgin, TX 78621. Phone: 512-281-4833. Email: evergreen@evergreen-farms.com.  Directions: From Austin: Hwy. 290 East; 8 miles past Manor turn right on County Line Road; 2 miles left on Monkey Road; Farm will be on the left after 2 miles. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: Pumpkin Hunt: 10:00-5:00 on Saturday; 1:00-5:00 on Sunday Tree Cutting begins the Friday after Thanksgiving Monday to Friday 12:00-Dark; Week-ends: 9:00-Dark Pumpkin Hunt: October 15,16;22,23;29,30 Hunt for mini pumpkins among the Christmas trees; Ride a train through the field, play all kinds of Pumpkin games. No admission, each activity $2.00. Farm vegetables also available that have been grown on the farm, but already picked. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 23, 2008)
  • Wolf Farm - Blackberries, Pears, Figs, Persimmons 
    Phone: 512-273-2388. Directions: From Austin, take 290 East through Elgin to McDade; turn left on Loop 223 by little white church; continue straight crossing over railroad tracks. Then travel approximately 2.5 miles from tracks to first gravel road on right (Wolf Road) and sign on fence "Wolf Farm"; Farm is second house on left. 

Bell County

Blanco County

  • Hill Country Lavender - Lavender
    1672 McKinney Loop, Blanco, TX. Visit the Web site for exact dates and directions.  Phone: 830-833-5008. E-mail: jralston@moment.net.
  • M & J Lavender Farm - lavender, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
    2484 Round Mountain Sandy Road, Johnson City, TX 78636. Phone: 830-693-6624. Alternate Phone: 830-385-3336. Email: mstep@hughes.net. Open: See our Events page on our website for current hours. Directions: M & J Lavender Farm is located just off of highway 281 about 10 miles north of Johnson City, Texas. Click here for a map and directions. Lavender blooms late May through July and again in the fall; Events: Fall Lavender Festival for all farms in the Johnson City area is October 2, 2010. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 13, 2010)
  • Texas Lavender Hills - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, gift shop
    5110 Kendalia Road, Blanco, TX 78606. Phone: 830-833-9183. Email us at: jill@texaslavenderhills.com. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, October, November. Open: mid-May - end of June - Saturday and Sunday (call for times) See website or call for dates and times farm is open. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Pick-Your-Own Lavender and lavender products available during bloom season. Lavender products available at all times online on our website.

Burleson County

  • Kingsbury's Blackberries/Blueberries - blueberries, farm animals
    760 County Road 316, Caldwell, TX 77836. Phone: 979-567-9138. Email: berrygrower1@gmail.com. Open: Since we are a smaller farm, we mostly operate on a customer call basis; Typically early mornings (no earlier than 8:00 am) and evenings until dark are when people come out; Please call first!. Directions: Once in Caldwell, come to the intersection of Highway 21 and 36. Turn to head north on Highway 36 for about 1 and 1/2 miles. Turn left on County Road 316. We are the 4th mailbox on the right. Our mailbox is white with a green address sign of 760 on it. We are no more than 1/4 a mile once you turn onto the county road 316. Click here for a map and directions. Our blueberry season starts around June 1st and goes through about the second week into July; We will be replanting blackberries this winter, possibly strawberries as well;. Payment: Cash, Check. We try to strive for producing organic berries as much as possible, however we are not certified organic. (UPDATED: May 24, 2010)

Burnet County 

  • Sweetberry Farm - strawberries and blackberries in season, new potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins
    1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls, Texas 78654, TX. Phone: 830-798-1462. Email: info@sweetberryfarm.com.  Contact Us. Directions to: Marble FallsBe sure to get Discount coupons. They have pick your own strawberries and blackberries in season, new potatoes, tomatoes, pumpkins and a corn field maze in Fall. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday -- 8:30 am to 5:30pm, Sunday -- 1pm to 5pm, Closed Wednesday's.  Harvest Schedule:
    Strawberries - March to mid May,
    Blackberries - mid May through June,
    New Potatoes - May,
    Tomatoes - May through the first of July,
    The Hayfield Mazes - May through June and late September through November
    Pumpkins - late September through October
    Links: Fresh News at: Marble Falls . Harvest Schedule and Hours, Cost and Prices, Hayfield Mazes: 'Texas' and 'America'.   (UPDATED: March 21, 2011)

Caldwell County

  • Bagley Smith Farms - Uses natural growing practices, beans, cucumbers, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes,
    106 Bowie St, Martindale, TX 78655. Phone: 512-357-4018. Email: admin@bagleysmith.com. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in April through November. Open: 7 days a week, while vegetables are in season April through November; Come by and pick your own. We are currently transforming from a farmers market to a pick your own garden facility; This change has increase our varieties and reduced our overall single crop output. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 29, 2008)

Coryell County

Falls County

Fayette County

Hays County 

  • Barsana Orchards - Peaches, Persimmons - UPDATE: June 17, 2009: Their website says they are now permanently closed
    1826 Camp Ben McCullough Road, Austin, TX.  Phone: 512-301-3245.  Directions: 7.2 miles from Hwy 290 in Oak Hill, on FM 1826 (Camp Ben McCulloch Rd.) 
  • Moody Farms & Flowers - Blackberries 
    2600 McGregor Lane, Dripping Springs, TX. Phone: 512-894-4330,. 
  • Pure Luck Texas - Seasonal Vegetables, Cut Flowers 
    101 Twin Oaks Trail, Dripping Springs, TX.  Phone: 512-858-7034, E-mail: pureluck@mindspring.com. Open: Check see their website for current hours. Directions: Take Hwy. 290 West from Austin approximately 20 miles to Dripping Springs. Continue on 290 West for three miles and turn right on McGregor Lane (also known as Hays Country Road 187). Go two miles on CR 187 turning left onto Martin Rd. (CR 188) for 1/2 mile. Pure Luck Farm in on the left and the dairy is on the right.
  • Sun Country Orchard - peaches, plums, Note: Unfortunately, with the drought we are experiencing which greatly restricted the amount of fruit on the trees, all the ripened fruit has already been picked. If you are a repeat customer, we are sorry we cannot fill your desires again... please check with us next year. Thanks. (UPDATED: July 13, 2011)
    190 North Camino Real, Uhland, TX 78640. Phone: 512-753-2629. Alternate Phone: 512-353-7432. Email: GM08@TxState.edu. Open: During hot summertime, we try to be open in the cooler hours of the morning or later in the day; For example, 9 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm; Call before you come to be sure; Normally 7 days a week unless we have other commitments or no fruit to sell. Directions: Orchard is located about one mile northeast of Uhland on the west side of Highway 21. About 15 miles from San Marcos and also about 15 miles southeast of Austin (Highway 183 to Highway 21). Look for two Totem poles which say: "You pick'em: You Totem.". Click here for a map and directions. Plums: Early June, Peaches: June to September, Garlic: Whenever open, Limited Tomatoes: June, Limited number of small square bales of hay at almost cost: When harvested. Payment: Cash, Check. Over 250 trees, primarily 11 different varieties of peaches to ripen throughout the summer. Parking lot next to orchard. Swings for children (but most enjoy picking fruit). Golf carts take to and from trees (also easy walking distance). Several commented orchard looks like a park since wife mows it often so no special clothing/shoes required. If handicapped, we will pick fruit for you. Special Note for summer of 2011: Due to extreme drought in area (even though trees are irrigated), fruit is somewhat limited (but am told it's good and price is right). (UPDATED: June 25, 2011)
  • Wimberley Lavender Farm - PYO Lavender
    11300 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX. Phone: (830) 833-1595. Email: info@wimberleylavender.com. Open: Weekends, seeWeb site for hours. Lavender in June-July

Lampasas County

Lee County

Limestone County

  • Point Enterprises Orchards - Persimmons, Pears, Peaches, Seasonal Vegetables
    FM-1365, Mexia, TX, 76667. Phone: 800-833-9321 or Phone: 254-562-6913. Directions: Four miles southeast of Mexia on FM 1365. Open: daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Crop availability: Persimmons from September- December; Pears from August-November; Peaches from May-August; and Seasonal Vegetables Year-round.

McLennan County

Milam County

  • Richardson Farms - Converting the farm to different crops - watch for an update!
  • Star Farmers Market - blackberries, cucumbers, melons, onions, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    701 East Highway 79, Rockdale, TX 76567. Phone: 512-446-3078. Fax: 512 446 3078. Email: starfarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Directions: We are .3 mile east from Rockdale, Texas on us 79. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Open: 7 days a week from 12 pm to 5 pm or by appointments. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Call to set up special group outings. (ADDED: December 31, 2008) (UPDATED: March 20, 2010)

Robertson County

  • DeZavala Vineyard Sand Pit Enterprises - Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Peaches, Grapes, Peas, Other Seasonal Vegetables
    US-79, Franklin, TX, 77856. Phone: 979-828-4767 (phone and fax). Directions: Eight and a half miles east of Franklin on U.S. Highway Highway 79. Turn at DeZavala Vineyard sign, south on DeZavala Road, cross railroad tracks. Open: daily, from sun-up to sunset.
  • Epps Family Planters - Uses natural growing practices, beans, blackberries, carrots, corn (sweet), melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    10383 Jim Town Lane, Calvert, TX 77837. Phone: 979-224-3453. Email: fnepps@gmail.com. Open: Approximately open for business May 1 from 8 AM to 8 PM seven days a week  but please give us a call to make sure we are home. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: About 1 mile south of Calvert, turn on to Beech Street, then turn on to Jim Town Lane, go to the second turn and go directly into the gate. Click here for a map and directions. Refer to our website. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. We plant naturally grown local food for us and you to enjoy. So come and visit us. We are now offering grass fed beef, pastured pork, eggs and chickens. (UPDATED: February 28, 2011) (ADDED: April 02, 2010)
  • Kelumac Christmas Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast - blackberries, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
    10379 Taylor Road, Bryan, TX 77808. Phone: 979-279-3931. Fax: 979-279-3931. Email: kelumac@aol.com. Open: the Day after Thanksgiving 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Bryan take TX. highway 6 North to O.S.R. (Old San Antonio Road). Exit right on O.S.R.; 1.5 mi. to Jackrabbit Lane; 3.5 mi. turn left to 10379 Taylor Road; Farm located at end of Taylor Road. From Hearne Tx. take highway 6 South to FM 2549; turn left onto FM 2549 to Jackrabbit Lane(1.5 mi); right on Jackrabbit Lane(3.5 mi.) to 10379 Taylor Road; Farm located at end of Taylor Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: December 25, 2009)

Travis County

  • Johnson's Backyard Garden - ORGANIC, pecans , tomatoes,
    9515 Hergotz Lane, Austin, TX 78742. Email: farm@johnsonsbackyardgarden.com. Directions:: 5 miles east of downtown Austin, near Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Turn onto Thompson Lane at Callahan's on 183 and follow the signs to 9515 Hergotz Lane. Farm visits by appointment only, please e-mail first. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in January, May, June, July, December. Open: CSA members harvest Saturday 8-12 Johnson's Backyard Garden is an organic vegetable farm located five miles east of downtown Austin. Year round we grow over 75 different types of vegetables and have about 5 acres of pecans. We sell our organic produce, free range eggs and grass fed beef primarily to farm members through Community Supported Agriculture subscriptions. By paying a monthly subscription, CSA members receive their choice of a weekly or bi-weekly box of our produce, fruits and herbs. Some crops are grown in abundance. Pick your own crops include: Tomatoes which are available mid-May, June and July and pecans are available usually in December and January We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Sweet Dreams Lavender Farm - flowers, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
    10600 Wagon Road West, Austin, TX 78736. Phone: 512-288-7270. Email: info@sweetdreamslavenderfarm.com. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in May, June. Open: Weekends May and June, Weather Permitting; 10am to 4 pm; Call before you come out to confirm opening 288 to 7270. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx. (ADDED: April 28, 2008)

Williamson County

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Lampasas County

  • Oliver Pecan Co. Inc. - pecans -  UPDATE March 20, 2006: No longer a pick-your-own
    10 Miles East of San Saba on Hwy. 190 , San Saba, TX 76877. Phone: 800-657-9291. Fax: 325-372-3256. Email us at: soliver@centex.net. Directions: Our farmstand and orchard is located on Hwy. 190, 10 miles east of San Saba. We also have a retail store in San Saba at 1402 W. Wallace(Hwy 190). Click here for a map to our farm. We are open October, November, December. Our hours are: Monday to Saturday 9:30-5:30 Not only do we offer pick your own pecans, but we also have inshell and shelled pecans, homemade pecan candies, pecan pies, jams, etc. Bus tours are available for our cleaning plant, shelling plant and occasionally a tour of our candy factory.

Milam County

  • Star Farmers Market - blackberries, cucumbers, melons, onions, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    701 East Highway 79, Rockdale, TX 76567. Phone: 512-446-3078. Fax: 512 446 3078. Email: starfarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Directions: We are .3 mile east from Rockdale, Texas on us 79. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Open: 7 days a week from 12 pm to 5 pm or by appointments. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Call to set up special group outings. (ADDED: December 31, 2008) (UPDATED: March 20, 2010)

Robertson County

  • Epps Family Planters - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, carrots, corn (sweet), melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes,
    10383 Jim Town Lane, Calvert, TX 77837. Phone: 979-224-3453. Email: fnepps@gmail.com. Open: Approximately open for business May 1 from 8 AM to 8 PM seven days a week but please give us a call to make sure we are home. Market updates: Click here for updates. Directions: About 1 mile south of Calvert, turn on to Beech Street, then turn on to Jim Town Lane, go to the second turn and go directly into the gate. Click here for a map and directions. Refer to our website. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. We plant naturally grown local food for us and you to enjoy. So come and visit us. We also have Okra, spinach, mustard greens, nine water-melon varieties, 11 cantaloupe varieties, sweet potatoes, 5 varieties of regular potatoes and 8 varieties of blackberry but these berries will only start to produce berries in 2011. We are now offering grass fed beef, pastured pork, eggs and chickens. (UPDATED: February 28, 2011)  (ADDED: April 02, 2010)
  • Kelumac Christmas Tree Farm Bed and Breakfast - blackberries, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area
    10379 Taylor Road, Bryan, TX 77808. Phone: 979-279-3931. Fax: 979-279-3931. Email: kelumac@aol.com. Open: the Day after Thanksgiving 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Thursday and Friday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Bryan take TX. highway 6 North to O.S.R. (Old San Antonio Road). Exit right on O.S.R.; 1.5 mi. to Jackrabbit Lane; 3.5 mi. turn left to 10379 Taylor Road; Farm located at end of Taylor Road. From Hearne Tx. take highway 6 South to FM 2549; turn left onto FM 2549 to Jackrabbit Lane(1.5 mi); right on Jackrabbit Lane(3.5 mi.) to 10379 Taylor Road; Farm located at end of Taylor Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: December 25, 2009)

 

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