It was good for my first time being there Mai will be definitely be coming back my daughter asked…read moreto taker again . Service were great. Everything on the cook amazing.

Compared with other farms that sells organic, they are expensive, When we mentioned these to those…read morewho were selling in the store, they became offended and rude! Was shocking !!!! Where is the respect for clients when their opinion doesn't match !

The quality of goods has really declined! Whoever runs this…read moremarket has a very elitist way of choosing business that profit their organization. Plenty of other markets in the area, that don't have such a pretentious title, and higher quality items for sale.

What a fun start to my day!! Such friendly people and venders. The only thing, when someone says…read morethey have food allergies and can't eat butter, please tell them you boiled the corn with butter so they won't eat it and be sick for days! Never again will I get corn on the cob boiled. Seriously folks You should have more faith that your corn is great all on its own. Other than that it really was fun.

Full disclosure: I know next to nothing about farming co-ops or community-supported agriculture. It…read morewas only recently that we made our first foray into the world of CSA. So, take all of this with a grain of salt since I'm a total noob at this. Through Creme de la Crop though, I experienced my initiation. The way that it works is at the beginning of the season (in our case late spring) you enroll into the share program signing up for either a Standard Market - selection of basic farm produce - or "Epicurean" - larger amounts of every fruit and vegetable they grow. Paying a flat fee (2014 Standard full $720/half $360) you then weekly receive their finest summer produce for 18 weeks. Simply pick up your weekly take of assorted veggies at one of the designated locations. Easy peasy. The upside: The quality of the produce was crazy good. This wasn't your standard supermarket fare--not by a long shot. Everything we received over the 18 weeks was organic, grown on their farm, and from taste, touch, sight, and smell absolutely phenomenal. Green beans, peppers, lettuce, carrots, eggplant, cucumbers as well as various herbs...and much more. We were rarely disappointed with what we got. The people and actual farm were also part of the experience. Most of their produce is grown right there along US 30 just west of town. The actual farm leaves little to be desired. It's basically a collection of rundown old buildings and a few muddy fields. But, the staff and volunteers running it are amazing. They manage to create a unique atmosphere of education and community that really draws you in. They are helpful, friendly, and passionate about their work. The downside: As much as it pains me to say it, it just isn't practical or economical. First off, what produce you get any given week depends entirely on what they are harvesting. One week you get crap load of beets and then next you're swimming in beans. If there are veggies you eat regularly, you'll probably find yourself looking elsewhere many weeks. You also frequently are trying to figure out creative ways to use up the unique produce you end up with. Edemame, chard, kale are interesting, just not the most useful. Second, it's expensive. Some may argue that the quality as well as the environmental sustainability are worth the extra cost, but it was hard for me to swallow. There are other ways to procure organic produce without overly burdening the budget. Finally, there's also the convenience factor to consider. Creme de la Crop does a lot to make it easy to get your hands on your weekly allotment with multiple pick-up locations around Valpo. But, you still work around their schedule and accessibility. In the end it's worth it if you're really committed to CSA. Having principles costs money. If you're willing to pay the cost, a CSA is an excellent way to get great fruits and vegetables and support environmentally sustainable agriculture. If not, find yourself a Whole Foods somewhere.

While visiting my sister in Valparaiso, I grew curious after driving by a few times. Finally i…read morestopped by and purchased some farm fresh & organic eggs, jam, maple syrup, and honey. The owner was an extremely friendly woman who allowed me to check out their chickens and goats. Next time im in town from Florida i will most definitely be stopping by again.

Had an amazing time at Johnson's Farm with the family! Perfect for both kids and adults, and even…read morethe $15 admission includes tons of fun. We loved it so much we're already planning to come back next week!

My parents and I went to Johnson's Farm Produce in the middle of September to see the sunflowers…read more While this was fun, the sunflowers weren't as tall as we were expecting even though we went right in the heart of sunflower season. Inside the sunflower patch, there were also numerous photo opportunities and props, which made for a unique experience. They had three fields: sunflowers: pumpkins: vegetables. The tractor ride to the different fields was nice and the employees that helped people get on and off the tractor were kind and friendly. There was also a wheelchair user, so they made the attractions accessible for them, which made me enjoy the farm a lot more. My advice for visiting this family-friendly farm is to plan ahead of time and keep track of the sunflower season if you want to see big, tall sunflowers. Even if you don't visit for the sunflower, they still have plenty of other activities to do and things to shop for. Another activity I enjoyed were the apple cannons. There is a big set up with junk and signs that you can hit with apples that shoot out of a cannon. It's a lot of fun and it's really easy to do!

One of my favorite places to shop for fresh fruit and veggies!…read moreGreat prices and friendly staff. OMG now on to the selection of flowers, plants, trees etc. They have so so many to choose from that I could browse around here all day. I love it! The prices are good, comparable to others but I really love their selection way more. I'll always keep coming back.

After visiting friends in La Porte, we wanted to stop into Garwoods on the way back to Chicago, but…read morethey have limited hours during the winter months. So that dashed that plan. We found that Remus Farms was open and on our route home to Chicago, so that is why we stopped. Upon arriving, we saw that they have been open since 1932, and we love to see a business survive for so long. Outside there were huge bins of pumpkins, squash and gourds. It had been extremely cold the week before, so they had all froze. And sadly, now that they were thawed, they were soft and moldy. They should have been tossed instead of left out for customer to see. Inside, there was a huge area of produce, baked goods, jams, jellies, salsas and other farmer's market canned products. In another room, they had evergreen boughs that they were making into wreaths, swags, and grave blankets. Since we visited during December, we assumed that most of the produce came from somewhere else, and was not "farm fresh." But everything looked okay. There was a plentiful array of canned goods, but all of them had a layer of dust, and looked like they had been sitting undisturbed for a long time. Most of products still had a good expiration date, but the dust did not make them look appetizing. If I recall, the retail area has a dirt floor, and that may account for the dust. But they should have their employees use a feather duster to keep the cans clean. There were plenty of baked goods, too--pies, breads, muffins, etc. But a lot of them looked like they had been sitting for awhile, and without an expiration date, they looked suspect. We took a pass. We did find a big, lovely evergreen swag for $20, and we bought a bag full of small gourds that were priced at $1 apiece. We also bought off Remus-branded cherry salsa, and it was really delicious. I cannot comment on the nursery area because most of it was closed for the winter. I applaud Remus for being open for over 90 years, and there are a lot of good things to say about this place, but they would do well to tidy up. I am sure that it would help their business, and make their product more appealing to their customers.

If you're willing to drive a bit out of the city of Chicago, then this place is 100% worth it! I…read morehad no idea County Line Orchard was SO big. It is very organized. You pay for your apples/bag ahead of time and then you can pick them by yourself - just a short walk or hayride away. They had so many different varieties. It was so fun to wander the aisles and find the best apples. After picking, we snagged a ton of goodies from their large market - soup mixes, apple crisp mix, and pickled veggies. They aren't dog friendly, so keep your furry friends at home.

We went back at the end of the season last fall. We were interested in picking apples, but there…read morewas a $10 minimum to purchase access to the orchards - per person. If we could have just paid for one small bag or just based on the weight we picked, we would have done it. But we honestly just didn't need $20 worth of apples, so it didn't seem worth it. We ended up just grabbing some food there - their delicious donuts and the GOAT Float, which was amazing!

Just went here today it's right next to the outlet mall and has such a lovely assortment of vendors…read moreevery one so nice the food and products all are great quality definitely worth looking at some of my personal favorites were homemade marshmallows, cheese, and the goats milk products but there's many more things there to see and try.

This is a handy farmers market with plenty of parking in downtown Michigan City, not far from the…read moreLighthouse Mall. Typically, there have been a couple of farmers selling vegetables and fruit, and flowers. In addition, there are usually vendors with cheese, meat, bread and bakery items as well as a couple of food trucks. There's live music and some stands selling soap, and crafty items. It's worth a stop if you are in the area on Saturday morning.

Extremely attentive and helpful staff. You won't feel too overwhelmed shopping here and you will…read morehave so much to explore. All with a friendly face to help guide you

The best olive oil and balsamic vinegar selection in Chesterton!…read moreWe love the evoo infused with rosemary and their very basic, light olive oil. Good to Go has so many other options, too, for cooking and gift giving. Very, very impressed.

Lovely garden shop! Don't come here unless you hate flowers because your pockets will be empty!…read moreWhile they do offer some sales the prices are a bit higher than other places. The selection is incredible however for hanging plants. You can have whatever color petunias you'd like!

Better experience with prices this past time. Still a bit costly in comparison, but for a flat of…read morevegies the price was reasonable. Just waiting for them to get everything in so I can finish my planting.