Got invited to the pumpkin patch but little did I know it was the neighborhood community center…read morehosting. There were local vendors selling food to a pediatric dentistry giving out goodie bags to kids. You had to register online prior to the event on order to obtain a ticket for a free Pumpkin. Outside were food trucks for those who needed to wash down the beer. It's family friendly, animal friendly and group friendly. They had tables and chairs for the patrons and free water. Now, I can't forget the live music. It was great. The gentleman singing played some good blues music.

I used to like these guys. I've actually been here numerous times in the past to buy soil and…read moreplants and frequented here a bit last year and have never had a problem but today, they entered on my "do not like" list. I came here in on a soil run. I needed some potting soil I came to buy 3 bags since I know I'll need more later this year. I usually just get the bags then go inside and pay but this time I went inside first. I was met by the guy here, I'm guessing the owner. I've never really conversed much in my previous visits, I just bought what I needed and left so I never met anybody. Anyway, they had some fresh fruit in styrofoam cups on the counter and I was asking about them while buying my soil so he let me try some. Everything tasted great & fresh so I decided to buy a cup of blackberries. Paid for my soil & blackberries. He did something strange. He poured my blackberries out of the cup and into a thin plastic bag with nothing else protecting them. I was concerned but didn't ask which I regret because sure enough, some of them got mushed otw home because they were just in a thin bag on my seat. Even from the grocery stores they come in a container. Then after I paid and was on my way out, he said "I'll go get the bags you need. Just backup and I'll load them." I thought that was weird because I didn't ask for help getting my soil and have always gotten them myself all the past times I've been here. But I'm generally not a confrontational person so I just left it alone. Sure enough, he gave me the worse bag he could find on their pallet just to get rid of them. Two of the bags of soil got some green stuff at the bottom like they been sitting there way too long and one of the other bags was busted open and spilling dirt by time I made it home. These are bags I probably wouldn't have grabbed myself so I'm sure he was happy to "unload" them on somebody. I don't like dealing with aggressive people and though I used to frequent here and live relatively close by, I'm not sure I'll return. They may have just lost a return customer.

Sam was nice to speak with today. Very knowledgeable. Not…read moresure why we can't check out with the wagon inside checkout area. Expect the best service and you get to try the honey apples before you buy Such a cool local nursery!

Hello everyone It has been 3 years since I last fished and…read morepicked at Jlsnt. Farms. [ severe back injury has kept me off tha awesome fileds and lakes. I am so exited to return. Exelent, great fun and fresh edibles. There is no bad days here. ( call for fish and fruit forecast fist) I continuously up sized my personal best Bass. Going for it again. It is now 8 lbs. 14 oz. Note... never caught less than 20 bass in 4 hours. 90% of them are 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. Fish under that size are culled. See you soon Larry and Family.

Best strawberries ever! I drive an hour every year to pick these berries and will continue to do so…read moreas long as I can.

What business do you know that allows people to come on their property almost an hour after their…read moreposted closed time? These people allowed it and then kidnapped my wife to give her a tour of the place. Hensley Produce, just go ahead and take this 5 star rating! Obviously these are very friendly people. You see all the farming that is taking place as you drive into the property. This is family property and the oldest couple (Larry and Shirley) are the farmers. You see dogs relaxing around the property. You see kids fishing around the property. These mid 70s couple have their children help them sell stuff for them. The kids put in sell equity to ensure their parent's sweat equity also makes it to their households. I'll say this about their produce - if they don't think it's good, they will not sell it. They guarantee satisfaction with their watermelon. I've never heard of that before, but they do it. They are that confident about their stuff. I saw a Facebook live post with all their goods, and they were almost completely out by the time we made it there. I saw potatoes, 1 tomato, corn, watermelon, yellow squash, purple hull beans, and onions. I also saw cantaloupe, but they refused to sell it because the sweetness was not consistent from fruit to fruit. Bring cash to make it easier on everyone. Oddly enough, they do checks as well. Supporting local farmers is easy when the farmers are this friendly.

Excellent place to buy fresh garden vegetables! It is run by a wonderful friendly family, each…read morewilling to give the best service!

Great family oriented and great food and service from organic to spending quality time with your…read moreloved ones

Parking: Can get terrible. I think the side entrance on Service Street is better than trying to get…read morein via Airline. It really is a huge farmer's market (maybe? Seems more like an open air grocery). The focus is strongly on produce, with a lot of Mexican spices and exotic fruits, although there are permanent installations of restaurants and several small crafts vendors (more towards the open area). Tons of spices, vegetables, and fruits of all kinds. We bought some rambutan for $6/lb (you can shop around a bit, we heard prices anywhere from $6-8) and a bag of coconuts. I think overall the prices are quite high. There are also tons of bugs around in the summer and some booths do better than others at keeping them out with little fans. The Local Market Bar was very cute and conveniently air conditioned. We got a dirty (espresso shot) unsweetened matcha and it was pretty bitter, a good wakeup but not too flavorful overall and was pricey for what it was. Maybe would've tried one of their foams next time.

Contrary to its name, Animal Farm isn't quite an animal farm. They do have two sizable chicken…read morecoups, a horse, a pony, pigs, some dogs and a few other small animals on the property, but those are mostly for cultivating purposes. Animal Farm is actually a 70+-acre property complete with a permaculture center, yoga center, extensive certified organic garden of arugula, tomatoes, legumes, summer squash, sunchokes, sweet peppers, swiss chard, tomatoes, turnips and other foods that you'll find at local (including Houston) farmers markets and on the menus at several Houston and Austin restaurants - Local Foods, Haven and Sorrel Bistro, just to name a few. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to check out Animal Farm for a tour and a seven-course farm dinner hosted along with Roots Bistro, 13 Celsius, and a few other local participants. It was a unique and educational experience in which we learned about the 20-year history of Animal Farm and its permaculture techniques directly from founders (and former Houstonians) Guita Van Woerden and husband Cas. Not only do I looked forward to attending another Animal Farm dinners (about $120 per person), but on my next visit to an Urban Harvest farmers market, I'll head straight to their booth to purchase some freshly harvested and delicious arugula and sunchokes.

Initially, I discovered Animal Farm through Urban Harvest Farmers Market (Eastside). They are…read morecertified organic and the only farm in the area that seem to be. They use permaculture principles as part of their farming practices. I admire them for what they do. Frankly, when I start my farm, I would love to utilize their techniques. I've visited the farm twice for farm-to-table dinners last year. The owners are lovely and laid-back. Both times I went, Gita offered a tour and provided a brief overview of how Animal Farm started. It was her idea and she is truly an inspiration. She had no agricultural background at all. The property is about 70 acres and only 20 acres is being used. I believe they live off the grid by using solar power. They offer a CSA program. They grow herbs and all sorts of vegetables and fruits. And also a huge variety of the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen!!! I have been buying produce from them every single time I go to Urban Harvest. Some of the vegetables are: jerusalem artichokes, cauliflower (in different colors), rainbow carrots, green onions, broccoli, arugula, romaine lettuce, beets, turnips, different radishes, bell peppers (all colors), shishito peppers, tuscano kale, dragon tongue beans, cucumbers, eggplants, all sorts of squash, etc. Some fruits: blackberries, jujubes, mulberries, a variety of tomatoes, persimmons, fijoas. I highly recommend you visit their farm in Cat Spring and check out their farm-to-table dinners. Follow them on facebook to see upcoming events. Also, you can pay them a visit at Rice University Farmers Market (every Tuesday) or Urban Harvest Eastside (every Saturday).