We went to pick berries today, not realizing the official opening is tomorrow. They let us pick…read moreanyway! We picked 8 quarts in about 30 minutes. A quart is $2.99. They have several festivals happening over the next month, complete with hay rides and music. They also have a ton of outdoor play equipment for kids to play on. They also sell drinks and honey during the Spring/Summer. It is a must do for families in Richmond.

This place is so cute! Just a short drive from Richmond with lots of variety of produce. My friend…read moreand I wanted to find some pumpkins for fall and we found that and so much more! They had all kinds of products like various kinds of flowers, pickled products, apple butter, and even ice cream! Definitely check out this place!

I asked a local where everyone goes for pumpkins and she pointed me to Browder's which is an easy…read moredrive from downtown Smithfield. Plenty of parking and plenty of pumpkins to choose from!

This was a cute and fun experience. Highly recommend So…read moremany rows of berries... they were soooo delicious! I make a strawberry pie and a strawberry cheesecake and the berries were delicious!! They also had a food truck out there... i don't know if they are there every time they are open but that food was delicious!!!

I love picking fruit here the gentleman farmer is always so nice and helpful. Full of some great…read morestories too!! It's right off the river so you get some great cool breezes while picking this is my go to farm!

Bush Neck Farm has AMAZING blueberries & friendly people! We go every year & freeze our berries.read more

Best blueberry picking in the greater RVA area. Large bushes provide shade on a sunny day, picking…read morenext to the woods and pond plus a great mix of different blueberry varieties. Fun drive thru the countryside.

Fantastic blueberries at a great PYO price! Can't wait for blueberry season to come around again…read more They do a good job keeping everyone updated on the fruit's status through Instagram.

I chose the pickup option & they picked out the best pumpkins!!! $10 for a fairytale pumpkin that…read moreweighted probably 15 lbs. They are so great there. They carried it to my car & I was in my way back to a beautiful drive. Please support our community & visit them!!!

Autumn is my favorite time of year; the temperature drops; the leaves change; and most of all--it's…read morepumpkin time! I love everything about pumpkin, so when I read about College Run Farm (CRF) serving homemade pumpkin ice cream, I was sold. My boys and I decided to take advantage of a gorgeous fall day and drove to CRF in Surry. If you've been to Chippokes State Park, you know how rural that road is and narrow. CRF is right up the road past Chippokes' entrance. We figured we might be the only customers there; we were shocked to see a full parking lot and many people. CRF has pumpkins available already picked, but what's the fun of that? We went to the pumpkin patch with our sheet in hand -I posted a picture- and cutters in order to cut the pumpkin off the vine. My boys decided they wanted Aladdins, and they were in Section 1, easy to find. My youngest picked a small pumpkin ($6) and my two older boys wanted bigger ones (regular $7). CRF does not weigh pumpkins and you use the honor system. You put down which pumpkins and how much on the sheet; put your pumpkins in your vehicle; and then you take the sheet to inside to pay. While inside, you can also purchase admission for the corn maze ($3 per person--free for 5 and under), which we didn't do, and homemade pumpkin ice cream, which we DID do--FTW! I thought their ice cream was a pretty good value: big waffle cones with two scoops for $3.50--especially being homemade. They also serve homemade strawberry ice cream in the spring during their strawberry season. We enjoyed CRF; it had a relaxed feeling, and we loved being able to pick our own pumpkins off the vine. They don't have lots of fall festival stuff such as a bouncy house or hayride, but that was fine with me. Surry is a bit of a drive from Suffolk, but combining a visit with Chippokes State Park, it could be an awesome day.

How I love blueberry season! Every farm is different so check out their Facebook page for pick your…read moreown fruit PYO. Unfortunately, I missed out on their blackberry season that happened in May. In addition to the blueberries that were available for picking, peaches were sold in bushels placed on a table in their "store". Sometimes the owners are there to receive the money, and other times they run a honor system. Pencils were provided to write on the envelope to place it into the wooden box. The prices and size were posted on a sign the minute you walk inside. They were very reasonable, and fair compared to other farms. It was a hot sunny day, so the hubs picked quickly, since he tends to get sunburned and cranky lol. I'm the opposite, so I picked to my hearts content:) The blueberries were fresh and smaller than I'm used to. It tasted sweet and a little tart. The best part of it all, was that it was organic! Nowadays everything is sprayed, but this farm doesn't do that:) We revisited a few more times for picking. I knew the season was coming to a close, and needed some more to freeze. I made some cakes, and muffins out of the blueberries which lasted a few days. I sort of wished, I picked a large bucketful, cause as I'm writing this there is no more in the freezer. I'm sad lol We will be back!!!!

We had a wonderful time picking blueberries! Mill Farm made…read moreit very easy for us to pay, pick and go. Originally, we were going to do one gallon but then switched to two quarts so we could split up and pick. They are cash only, so make sure to bring cash with you. There were so many blueberries to pick from. Rows and rows of ones that were ready to pick and others that should be ready in a week or so. There were a lot of flies and bees, so be cautious if you're allergic, but they didn't not bother us.

I can't think of a better way to spend a day off than soaking in the charm of Sweethaven Lavender…read moreFarm in Williamsburg, VA. From the moment you hop onto those winding country roads, you feel the stress start to melt away. Parking is a breeze. It's literally an open field where you just pull in and park wherever. It's casual and easy, like everything here. The entrance is warm and inviting, and the women at the front stand welcomed us. You can immediately tell that every inch of this place was created with intention and care. Even the little playhouses for kids are painted in such charming colors. I visited toward the end of lavender season, so the fields weren't at their peak, but honestly it didn't matter. The wildflowers were in full bloom, and the sunflowers were just starting to bud. We had a blast feeding the sheep, who were clearly used to visitors and more than happy to accept snacks and attention. The gift shop is a must. It's packed with lavender goodies of course, but also a bunch of unique, cute items. I walked out with the cutest bee T-shirt & enamel pin. Then there's the café, which had everything from sandwiches to lavender ice cream, cotton candy, slushies. Yes, we tried it all! The lavender ice cream stole the show for me. I'll be back for my lavender ice cream fix! One of the best parts was spending time wandering the flower fields and cutting blooms for our own bouquet. Sweethaven feels like a dream. Everything about it is thoughtful, beautiful, and full of joy. I left with a full heart, a bag of goodies, and lavender ice cream on my mind. Already counting down the days until we visit again.

The perfect, relaxing summer activity…read more You can pick different kinds of lavender or flowers. I chose a mix of them and I was glad the person checking me out wrapped them separately so I would know which one was the culinary bunch. Their shop also has lavender lemonade and lavender snacks. I picked up a lemonade and a lavender brownie. Both were delicious. The live music added to the atmosphere. They also had the cutest farm animals.

I am so glad we stopped by to see the love sign and head down to the farm stand. We bought apple…read morebutter, apple cider jelly and apple butter barbecue sauce. All of it was delicious. It is a beautiful farm and I can't wait to go back in the fall for cider.

Staff is very helpful and kind. High quality plants. Also have a terrific gift shop full of…read morelavender products and local raw honey.

Bloom! There it is! Talk about Variety! This quaint, fair sized, charming farm/nursery has a…read moreplethora of plant choices for your garden! I worked here several years ago when the farm was in its embryonic stage and let me tell you, it's blossomed! Here you'll find an amazing selection of herbs, vegetable/fruit plants, flowers, annuals, perennials and more! And of course, the gorgeous lavender! RVA residents shouldn't miss an opportunity to visit this small farm tucked away in a Glen Allen neighborhood. Off Greenwood Road, drive down the country lane and it will dead end at the farm. If you have out of town guests, a ride to this hidden treasure will make for a fun day trip! In the spring, plants and herbs from A-Z are available, starting at Anise Hyssop and down the line! Some of the perennial herbs I had purchased here years ago, still come back year after year! My Sweet Woodruff was planted many moons pasts and flourishes as a ground cover each season! They also carry some hard to find herb varieties too! I'm especially fond of the Cuban Oregano, Tuscan Blue Rosemary(that's for remembrance, quoting Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet) and the Rue (you must wear your rue with a difference, Ophelia says!) Winter, spring, summer or fall, there's always something to see at Lavender Fields. In addition to the wide selection of plants, LFHF also has other amenities; local raw honey, tours, classes, a gift shop, teas, garden supplies and tools, planters, beautiful landscaping that backs up the the Chickahominy River, and don't forget their famous lavender lemonade and ice cream. I'm happy to support this family owned, local business that is spreading seeds of joy in their path, beautifying Richmond one garden at a thyme! You'll rue the day you missed the opportunity to visit Lavender Fields Farm!