It's raspberry season so my mom and I were looking for some u-pick places around town. Several of…read moreour old standbys were closed for the weekend so after a bit of digging we came across Berry Hill Farm. So cute! It's right on the border of Dexter/Chelsea and is just big enough to make picking SUPER easy but not so big that you need to spend a ton of time here. I think we were in and out in about 30-40 minutes at most, and we filled a whole flat with delicious berries. They're only open during picking season so check their facebook page for daily updates on picking quality and hours. When you arrive, check in with the owners and they'll give you a box with containers and an empty milk jug to tie around your waist for easy two handed picking. Then dig in! There are several rows of different berry varieties, including red raspberries, black raspberries, and golden raspberries. You'll know they're ripe when they're a deep color and pull right off the bush. The bushes, especially blackberries, are a bit spiky so be careful! I didn't bring gloves because I find them a bit cumbersome so I did get poked a couple of times but nothing major. When you're done, head back to the garage with your tray and they'll tally up your berries. Currently it's $2.50 per pint. Cash or check only. Brought home the berries and they were SO good. They really lasted a long time too. It's been over a week and I've still be throwing them in my yogurt every morning. Baked up beautifully in some breakfast bars too. Excited to have discovered this place and I'm definitely looking forward to visiting year after year.

Very friendly owners. Easy to find, clean and entertaining farm experience. They supplied…read moreeverything we needed to pick the most delicious organic berries. They even had local honey for sale. Thank you!

I've tried a variety of CSAs and farm boxes over the years, ranging from stellar to truly weak ---…read moreand Sunseed just might be my favorite. The summer greens and veggies are wholesome and still-dirty-from-the-field fresh; the winter gives a mix of storage roots and sturdy hoop-house produce. My favorites from the past year have been beets, kale, chard, romanesque (crazy fractal cauliflower), tomatoes, and cucumbers. There's definitely a Michigan cast to the selection; some months it's every bit as colorful as the Full Belly Farm box we got in Berkeley, some months it makes me think of Laura Ingalls Wilder's root cellar with a side of hoop-house lettuce. Everything's from right on the farm (unlike a "farm box" we once got that included bananas). A full share is about right for 3-4 people; we used to get a half share (a full portion each pickup, but only every other week), and we now split a full share with another couple. We haven't ended up with a freezer full of butternut squash (always a danger in Berkeley), but finishing the jalapeños while they're fresh sometimes takes planning. I usually pick up from the Friday morning Old West Side stop on Sunnyside (it's hosted in a customer's driveway); I occasionally get out to the farm itself for the Thursday afternoon distribution, which is just off Joy and makes a good dirt-road bike ride. Winter CSA in Michigan? I wasn't expecting to be impressed, but I am.

So glad I've learned of the SunSeed Farm CSA! We signed on for their summer share a couple of weeks…read moreago and are very pleased with their veggies. The kale is amazing, the spinach is huge, the freshness of everything is unmatched. I've never tasted lettuce like the lettuce I received last week, so fresh and full of flavor I've never known lettuce to have. This farm offers a year round CSA opportunity and we are anxious to experience every season with them. Signing up is super simple and prorated, so signing up now will get you a reduced rate since the weeks have now decreased. You can sign up and pay right on their website which is also full of loads of great information about their mission and how they grow the vegetables you are eating. They also follow all standards set by the National Organic Program and do not use any chemicals or substances that are not allowed under an organic certification, although they have decided not to become certified organic. You have to taste their veggies to really understand the freshness and the taste, it's unbelievably fresh. I believe when they say they strictly stick to the organic standards and am comforted to know that I am feeding my family fresh, healthy, chemical free food! I would definitely recommend a full share to anyone, even if you only have two people in your family. It's easy to go through your veggies in a week. CSA shares are structured as follows: Full Share- pick up every Thursday or Friday at your choice of two locations. Half Share- pick up every OTHER Thursday or Friday at your choice of the same two locations. We currently have a half share and I am going to try and upgrade. BEST CHOICE WE'VE MADE! Thank you SunSeed Farm.

This year I picked blueberries at the Dexter Blueberry Farm twice! I wasn't too sure what to expect…read moreon my first trip but it was such a wonderful experience. When you arrive there is plenty of parking. You will need something to take your blue berries home in. I recommend bringing a pail. They have pails there to borrow, but you still need a way to take them home, so it makes more sense to bring your own. They will weigh your pail before you begin picking and then you can head out. It's very organized and easy to navigate. Pick as many berries as your heart desires. And then then You take your harvest to be weighed. They take off the weight of your pail before the berries and you pay accordingly. It's soooo much more affordable than buying blueberries at the store. They are delicious and it's a great experience!

The cheapest way for the whole family to have fun for 1-2 hours picking fat, tasty blueberries…read morefresh off the bushes (which are the perfect height for kids). The people running the blueberry farm are incredibly friendly and helpful, and all of the buckets, parking area, and the fields are very well-kept and clean. Highly recommended!

Quick little update 5 years after my last to say they're still just as amazing as always, expanding…read morequite a bit of their offering since last I reviewed. First I was so excited to see strawberries in stock, given they have had such a rough crop this summer. And not only did they have them but they had quite a bit! They're small but mighty delicious! Also, love all the local brands/makers they carry and they just keep upping their game outside of produce as well. In particular I'm mightly geeked that they carry Bird Dog Baking from Ypsi (love their rye teacake), White Lotus Farms (my husband can't stop raving about the pistachio blackberry croissant I brought him), Why Not Pie?, Harvest Kitchen, and more. And of course, my beloved Crust. Everyone here is so kind. The mission is so important. And their products are so great. Love having them so close by!

I travel regularly to Argus from Jackson to buy local organic produce; being a vegan, I can't…read morestomach the idea of eating grocery store food. This is as local as you can get, without visiting the farm personally. They also have a great selection of locally sourced meat and dairy; and a cozy enclosed patio to enjoy a coffee and a fresh pastry. The vibe is earthy and relaxed, without a red cap in sight. If you care about your food, you need Argus in your life.

This farm is perfect for the quintessential fall experience. Apples, pumpkins, cider, donuts…read more.. even an apple cannon! If we lived in the area we'd go back next month for a Christmas tree as well. A wonderful, family-run business.

We came here for cider and donuts, but ended up looking around at puzzles, bookmarks, and cotton…read morecandy. My family has toured metro Detroit's cider mills; unfortunately, the cider at this location tasted more like apple juice, but was redeemed by the donuts, which had small apple chunks in them. No bathrooms on site except an accessible Porta john. The cashier had extreme difficulty checking out customers and selecting items, but was friendly and made good conversation despite. The parking situation is unfriendly to those in wheelchairs or crutches; a large gravel lot, which becomes grass closer to the building, has no marked handicapped parking, hence my hesitation to give it 4 or 5 stars. Otherwise, it was relatively busy maintaining around 20 to 25 people inside at any given time, so clearly this place is well liked.

Picked up my annuals from Ruhlig Farm & Gardens this year -- mostly petunias -- and out of the four…read moregreenhouses we visited around Metro Detroit, this one easily had the best selection. The greenhouse itself is huge, well organized, and surprisingly easy to shop despite how much they have. I'd honestly love to see what the selection looks like even earlier in May, though planting too early in Michigan always feels a little risky. Prices felt very fair too, especially compared to some of the hanging basket and planter prices at local markets and pop-ups. Definitely a spot I'll be returning to.

I took photos of the wonderful tropical displays for my family.My sons family and I checked it out…read morelast week. My husband and I returned the next day. Just beautiful and so many plants. We found many heirlooms and hybrids in produce plants. We have been shopping at another large greenhouse around for many years. The quality and variety of plants here are amazing. So glad we came here!

I love the vibe here! This is a cute local grocer that has prepared, local, fruits, veggies, and a…read moresmall selection of cheeses/meat/ spices/ dry goods. They carry some zingermans products and their catering is very convenient around the holidays. They carry Christmas trees in the winter and lots of herbs, flowers, etc outside in the warmer months. I *love* their quiches. They have become a holiday staple in our family on Christmas and Thanksgiving morning. Lately I've been coming for postpartum prepared meals because I know their ingredients are decent. Everything is a bit pricey, but I know the stuff is quality and we've had such a good experience with their catering department. That we will be shopping here for a long time.

Fun specialty grocery store! They live up to their namesake of Produce Station with a beautiful…read moreselection of fresh fruits and veggies, with a lot of local sourcing. Only place in town I could find rhubarb the last week of March - Michigan grown! I was surprised but delighted to browse their extensive selection of craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages. This is definitely a good place to go if you're looking for something fun to try, or to bring something unique to a dinner party etc. They also have meat, dairy, a lot of ready-mades, and a nice looking salad bar. It is overall more expensive than other grocery stories, but presumably shopping here is supporting a local business and local farmers.

This is a cute, smaller orchard. You can't pick your own apples but they do have freshly picked…read morebags for you to purchase, ranging from 1/4 to full bushels and they are comparably priced with other orchards. On this mid-September day Fuji's were aplenty but the Honeycrisps weren't yet available nor my new favs (Cosmic and Envy). Sometimes they will have other home baked items too. toss the address into your GPS map as the orchard isn't really visible from the dirt road it is situated off of. This is due to their being a long driveway that meanders back to the beautiful grounds and barn. Staff is always super friendly, if occasionally under-staffed (one person working everything!) so just be patient :)

After reading the recent reviews of this store, I came with apprehension. Fortunately, I had an OK…read moreexperience here. The store has a visually-attractive layout and is clean and well-organized. There are ample islands of produce, a large deli counter with lots of salad choices (including Middle Eastern items such as mjadra from Beirut Bakery), and appealing interior aisle displays. The store temperature is suitably cold to preserve your refrigerated and frozen foods as you wander. Why three stars? Prices are higher and selection less than at Kroger or Meijer. Still, it's a fine choice in the area.

Usually I like this place, so three stars remain, but full-disclosure, my experience this evening…read morewas zero stars. I had a two minute shopping trip, in-and-out. I get to the register and I'm attempting to buy a white claw... The woman sees me, sees I need help and walks away to help someone else at customer service, which would be fine, BUT, she volunteers to grab a woman a cart... VOLUNTEERS. Great customer service for THAT person, but wildly bad service for anyone waiting at you scan. She saw me, and like four minutes into me waiting, she makes eye contact and mouths something to the effect of "just another minute" It took like four minutes to acknowledge I existed, but she clearly knew I'd been waiting a while.... MANY other employees walked by.... at least three, but apparently none were available or trained to jump in. She FINALLY came over.... A woman with salt-and-pepper curly hair. apparently I brought an expired license.... I'm past the age where you legally need to check. I'm in my mid-forties and look like I'm in my late forties. I rarely get carded, and this woman wouldn't sell me white claw. I will go back, but at whatever phase of my shopping I'm in, if I see this woman again, I will leave put perishables back and leave the remainder my cart or basket where it lies. The price point at Busch's is not cheap, but customer service can make it worth while. Without that customer service, there is no reason whatsoever to be there.