I came here with a few other friends for blackberry picking. We came right as the farm opened to…read morebeat the heat. It was about 78 degrees outside, felt like 82, and with some cloudiness it was tolerable though still definitely sweaty. I would recommend bringing hiking boots or rain boots as footwear, the grass was very dewy in the morning and our feet were soaked in water after tramping on the grass for about 15 minutes. The energy at the farm was infectious! Coming from inside the loop, we are starved for nature. The welcoming vibe and natural surroundings really made it feel like a wonderful nature getaway only 45 minutes from the bustling city. The workers were smiling and relaxed, and gave us friendly advice. You can bring your own buckets but they also provide a cute cardboard box that can hold 10 lbs of berries, for 3 dollars. I would say the box is quite worth it--it has a little wire hanger on the top so you can carry it with you as you pick and the farm people suggested bringing it back in the future. They said that others have returned with boxes from 2019! We had a bit of confusion initially with the parking. There is no drive way and you drive across grass to park at the small makeshift lot, marked by cones. Pay attention to road signs on Binford road however it is pretty straightforward and should not be a huge issue. The farm is not large and you can walk from the entrance to the last blackberry field in about 15 minutes. It is easy to search the fields for ripe berries. The workers suggested where to find berries as well. As of 6/7, I saw lots of red berries but only 2-3 flowers. Although the farm put up a notice saying they are picked out for tomorrow, I would say you could probably eke out a few more weekends of blackberries, seeing the abundance of red berries. The Berry quality is amazing!! The drupes are huge and juicy. Some berries are quite large. They are extremely sweet and delicious. We initially only planned on picking a pound or two, but picking is so much fun that we ended up with 4 lbs. with entry fee being 3 dollars, basket being 3 dollars, and the fruit being 7 dollars for a lb, I'd say it is a decent deal for a few hours of decompressing in nature plus high quality, juicy fruit that is incredibly fresh and sweet. We observed abundant insect life, including lots of interesting spiders and green heteropterans. I studied entomology in college and it felt like an insect field trip honestly. We will be back for fig and grape season!!! If you're looking for a fun way to get hands on and pull yourself away from your phone this summer, Neal's berry farm is the spot!

Located just off 290 and FM 2920 in Waller, this farm is open for the season in early May. You'll…read moreneed to refer to the website for the latest news. I had no idea that this farm existed until recently. The original owner's of Neal's Restaurant in Spring decided to get out of the restaurant business in 2009 and went into the farming business. The purpose of my visit was to pick blackberries. Farm admission is $2 for those 2 years and up. You have to pay $2 for a blackberry/fruit picking box, and you can bring it back the next time you visit. If you plan to cut vegetables and flowers, you'll need to bring your own scissors. Also don't forget to bring mosquito repellant. I barely saw any mosquitos but I got bitten. There were a lot of blackberries to pick, and they tasted good. You can even buy a plant to take home and grow yourself. You can cut as many zinnias that will fit in a solo cup for $3. I got kale, eggplant and zucchini too. I'm sad I missed peach season and fig season is coming up. There's a sink to wash your hand and a port-a-potty. The parking area was over grass, and it was organized. The people I encountered were friendly, but they are strict about closing time. The only reason why I didn't give this place an extra star was b/c there weren't activities like you would find at other farms and a picnic area (I saw tables so maybe it was closed off b/c of the pandemic.) Overall I had a great time and would highly recommend it.

7.28.25 The biggest watermelon I have ever seen. Great…read moreveggies, plants and fruits. They also have a flower shop. The cashier was very friendly .

Stopping by Dilorio Farms roadside fruit, vegetable and plant stand has been a family tradition of…read moresorts for many years. If you happen to be in the area (near Hempstead or on the way to Brenham or coming back from Austin), there is a great selection of produce and other items here. This is definitely the place to stop if you are looking for high quality watermelon, especially of the black-seeded variety. This kind of watermelon is hardly ever sold in Houston supermarkets these days. In my opinion, the produce sold here just looks better than the offerings in most grocery stores. The varieties of squash seem more plump and fresh. Part of the haul from the latest trip to Dilorio: Yellow Onion, Russet Potatoes, Zucchini, Ginger, Yellow Squash, Cherries, a Mango and a Peach. The peppers and greens looked good, and I was happy to see sacks of Black Eyed Peas in the freezer section. There are seeds, plants and flowers placed outside and near the front of the store. The service here is great. Highly recommended.

Today was a good time had by all. 5 kids, ranging from 3-9 driving to the middle of nowhere to pick…read moreplump sweet juicy blackberries. It is definitely off the beaten path but very worth it. Can't beat $3 a pound plus a friendly welcome by the owners. Call ahead to scope out the conditions.

From the owner: Thomas family ranch is a small pick your own Blackberry farm. Our blackberries are available from…read moremid May through mid June and cost $3.00 per pound. We provide buckets to use while picking but you will need to bring containers to carry them home in. We recommend wearing shoes and socks, no sandals or flip flops, ants and sticker burrs are common. Call to check availability.

First blueberry picking day of the season here at Chmielewski's…read more Check their website for the day before coming, to make sure they're open -- opening hours and days just depend on the conditions and blueberry readiness. There's a reasonable $1 admission for each person over 2yo, and right now the blueberries are $5/lb. There are also blackberries grown here, but I'm not sure if they're ready for picking- we only did blueberries. There is a little bit of shade, but most of the blueberry bushes are unshaded. Bring sun protection and water! The parking is right by the pay/checkout area, and the blueberry bushes are right there as well. No long walk to get to the picking area.

We really enjoyed blueberry picking at Chmielewski's.  It was easy and fun.  Great family activity,…read morefor kids and adults alike. The parking lot was right by the place where you pay and also right by the blueberry bushes.  You don't have to walk far!  There is some shade but most of the blueberry bushes aren't shaded, so you'll want to come prepared with sun protection. We went around 9-10 am, so it wasn't super hot yet & also it was easy to do social distancing because there weren't that many people there yet. Check the website before you go, as they update it depending on the latest conditions -- blueberry ripeness & availability.

Today, on May 13 we went and paid $5 entry per person (not for the child under 2) and $2 per…read moreplastic bucket, we bought two, (both filled was about $50 on top). We filled both buckets with mostly ripe delicious strawberries. The kids still need to refine their picking skills. We then got snow cones, brisket and sausage. The kids played and had cotton candy. This was an extremely fun 3 hour activity. I was surprised to find so many delicious ripe strawberries this late in the season. In the end we spent a little over $100. The snow cones were super delicious- actual shaved ice. There are amazing photo ops and I took beautiful pictures of my kiddos. There are several fun pockets and experiences on this farm and it's very kid friendly. As a mom, I'm always having heart attacks because kids love to do crazy stuff, but here I felt very relaxed. Next time I would have them wear mud boots (our tennis are caked with mud). The strawberry fields weren't extremely muddy, but there were pockets of mud out there. We are eating the strawberries and my toddlers are thrilled and proud because they collected them. I just need to get a jam recipe to make this day last a few months. Thank you to the staff that were so warm and friendly!

I've gone a handful of times and I really enjoy coming here. I follow them on Facebook for their…read moreevents and updates. This most recent time, they waived the entry fee and offered $5 zinnias where you could fill a cup. There's plenty of parking and everyone is kind of make sure to wear proper shoes since you are going through dirt and dusty areas. We enjoyed looking through their produce and other food options.

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 a hidden gem! We dropped by this charming general store while looking at properties in the…read morearea, and even though they weren't officially open to the public, the owner graciously welcomed us in. She was incredibly kind, shared a bit about the community, and even treated us to the most decadent chocolate cake. We couldn't leave without picking up some delicious local honey, too. Such a warm, genuine experience, we'll absolutely be back to try more of her menu items!

Great unique place! Food is always well prepared and fresh! Husband LOVES the desserts! I don't…read moremind them either

The kids still talk about this place. And my friend and I can't stop laughing about me going down…read morethat slide. When I got to the top I remember thinking "Choices were made and she (standing at the bottom with the camera) made the better one) We can't wait to back :)

Always fun to go here for fall! A lot of attractions for kids and great themed photo ops. I really…read moreenjoyed watching the pig race. I've not tried the food but the mixed adult drinks are always good and refreshing on hot days. We love going on the train ride which is always a long wait to get on so make sure to plan with that wait in mind. They have a lovely garden where you can cut fresh flowers and pay for the bouquet and beautiful sunflowers for a nice photo backdrop. Be prepared to walk a lot but there is so much things to see and do. Been here three years for Fall and surely will be back.

April 24, 2023 I've…read morelived in Galveston 10+ years and I've finally made it out here Came by for fresh blueberries, herbs and mints. Met one of the owners, Renee Hillman who opened this farm to the public in 2006; sweet lady. The Hillman family are well known in these parts from farms to everything fish/marine life. This farm is beautiful and no doubt, lots of work; I'm very appreciative to them. Today, I enjoyed picking blueberries, herbs and various mints I didn't know existed but am so excited to taste. I'll definitely be a regular from now on. Support farmers. But local.

We love the Orchard!! We have been many times, and love it each time…read more This week (Spring Break) they had "Kidding around with baby goats:" 11 Nigerian Dwarf Goats that were 1-2 weeks old, bunnies, and chickens! They have a playground, and a pop up shop filled with assortments of tomato plants and herbs, homemade goat milk soap, freshies, cowboy candy & jam for sale! All of these products are handmade from ingredients found at the farm! We had the best tour guide for the hayride, Mr. Wilson. Mrs. Renee was in the pen with the goats, and letting a few lucky people bottle feed 2 babies. Melinda was helpful and nice in the pop up shop tent. Nothing was ready to be harvested yet, but we will be back in a few weeks for blueberries.

We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at The Good Vibe Farm. We took my two and aa half year old…read moregrandson and he had the best time. He loved the "train ride". He immediately started singing "Old McDonald had a farm" as soon as it started the tour. I was very impressed how friendly the animals were. Appropriate food was provided by the farm which is good, so that nothing that isn't good for the animals is fed to them. The young lady that took us on our tour was fantastic. She was so kind and engaging with my grandson. She always reassured him when he seemed a little apprehensive about the larger animals. I would definitely go back and will recommend this place to my friends.

We went for my boyfriend's cousins daughter birthday, it was so much fun. Very beautiful that they…read morehave rescued animals, the love they show them is so beautiful