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.

absolutely lovely! I adore this market. Their produce is definitely of quality. Everything is…read moreorganized and easy to find despite the location being huge. Not to mention, the farm is simply adorable. The people are great, kind, and welcoming. I personally purchased many of their fresh produce and genuinely loved it (not to mention the joy of it being affordable and reasonably priced). The blueberries tasted heavenly, so good that I had to purchase their 5 lb box! I will be returning... Leaving this review so that others may also find this excellent market. I'm so glad I did. I can't believe it was right "under my nose" all this time, and I had never known of it before. Thanks, Remus Farms!

We've been coming here for upick pumpkins for 4 years now. The kids activities are great, and we've…read morebeen able to pick strawberries, raspberries, sunflowers, and peppers as well.

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!

It was interesting shopping in their large building, lots of treats and savory foods to take home…read more Huge selection of items. Checking out in lines was fast! They have their service down pat. The value was pretty decent going picking. However the picking took a lot of looking. Lots of apples on the ground with one or two bites taken out of it. Rotten apples on trees. It was my first time out so I learned now it's not just a fast pick

What eight and switch. Drove 1 1/2 hours to get here after the website said they had gala apples…read more Paid $10 for two people to walk through the Orchard because the woman who gave out the bag said they had Gala apples to pick. Walk through the entire Orchard and found out there were no gala there. They only had two varieties neither of them were appealing. They should be more truthful on their website..

We stopped by Garwood Orchards for raspberry and strawberry picking. We purchased the smallest…read morecontainer for raspberries and a large container for strawberries, spending a total of $45. After a short tractor ride to the fields, we started with the raspberries and were able to fill our container in about 20 minutes. We then moved on to the strawberry fields. After spending an hour and a half in blistering heat, I was only able to fill about one-quarter of the container because there were virtually no strawberries available. Everyone picking alongside us seemed equally disappointed and frustrated that containers were being sold despite the lack of fruit in the fields. What made the experience even more frustrating was the no-refund policy, which meant we were out the money regardless of the poor conditions. I understand that crop availability can vary, but customers should be informed when fields are nearly picked over or offered a refund or alternative. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing, and I would not recommend this place to others.

This place is a joke. I arrived over an hour early for UPick. The site said it was open until…read more2:30pm. I asked where we could pay for our stuff to go out in the field. The manager on duty said it closed way earlier than that and that she doesn't control the site that the owners do. We pointed to the sign on the door and her response was to read the top f**king line. I don't understand what has happened with this place but I've been going for years. This lady needs to be fired because customer service is not the line of work for her. My family will go to Pavolkas from now on. They were nice and inviting.

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 !

Love this place. Always have fresh produce and quality flowers/plants. Prices are reasonable as…read morewell.

Wonderful produce varieties and excellent quality! My favorite farmstand!!…read more Can buy bushels and half bushels for canning and freezing.

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.

My go to for fruits and veggies. I appreciate that they have a good selection of foods from other…read morenationalities.

Today was the first time at this market... It is what I consider to be "old world" at it's best. I…read morecould not believe the number of off-shore products available. It was like stopping in a mom and pop produce shop from the 50's. The prices are very much lower than the box stores. I will return.

Was driving back to Chicago and googled for fruit farms in this area of Indiana. Its about 5-10…read moremins off the highway but well worth it. We got some incredibly fresh and tasty peaches, and picked up some blueberries, cucumbers, and potatoes as well. I'll definitely keep this place in mind next time I'm driving through!

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.