Autumn skies and pumpkin pies…read more It's the time of the year again--fall--where pumpkins are all we want to see and I know you will surely agree. If you want to experience the abundance of pumpkin harvest, you are exactly in the right place when you are in The Pumpkins at Callaway Resort & Garden, in Pine Mountain, Georgia. During our visit, we were immersed in the enchanting spectacle of pumpkins that transformed the landscape into a vibrant sea of autumn hues. The pumpkin displays were creatively arranged in various sizes and colors creating the spirit of fall. There were pumpkins carved in lanterns to imaginative pumpkin sculptures. It provided a perfect backdrop as everyone especially the kids and the kids at heart capture delightful photo moments. A destination within a destination, The Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens is a great fall escape.

Big shout out to this establishment! I've been going for sometime now, mostly berry picking. The…read moreowners are absolutely like family to everyone. They just love on you. There are not enough words to express how loved we felt today. I highly recommend them. My kids had a blast! Beautiful scenery, polite staff and affordable pumpkins.

With the onset of fall comes the barrage of pumpkins. If you're hankering to pick your own, head on…read moreover to Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch out on Wire Road. Well, it's closed now for the season but keep this in mind for next year. This family-owned and family-friendly farm is a quick drive from town. Besides families, it also seems popular with college students and couples. Parking is easy and admission is $2 which isn't bad for what you get: access to several pumpkin patches, the corn maze, sunflower picking, farm animal viewing/petting, tractor rides, and amusements for kiddies including a game where you see who can pump water the fastest to float a rubber duckie down a slide. Yes, I had too much fun playing this duck race. I saw hot dogs and lemonade for sale, but nothing pumpkin-related such as pie. I think an opportunity is being missed! Local honey is available for purchase too which is cool. The pumpkins aren't cheap, but then again, you're paying for an experience. I recommend bringing your own shears if you have them since the patch might be all out. The big pumpkins are already detached from the vines but if you want a smaller one, you'll have to snip it yourself. Also, it sounds like Farmer in the Dell will be offering pre-cut Christmas trees during the holidays and will be having peaches next year, so it's not just squashes. Now I have that nursery rhyme in my head. Hi-ho, the derry-o, the farmer in the dell [pumpkin patch]!

This place is pretty big with lots of parking. When you make your way to the entrance you can buy…read moreyour tickets and food for the petting area. If that's all you want go to the right side, go to the left if you also want to buy food for yourself. It has several activities to do from a hayride through different gated areas with a variety of animals from giraffes to zebras to bisons to a petting area where you can feed some animals. They also have swings, a mechanical bull to ride, and a haunted house at night time. Plenty for everyone to do at all ages. Definitely worth the price of admission.

Such a fun place for the family to spend a day making memories! We spent 4 hours here and were…read morenever bored. The animals are beautiful and you can tell they put so much work into their care. The wagon tours are so informative. My family would rather come see the animals here than the zoo.

My experience from the time I walked through the doors of Southern Belle, took me back in time. I…read morehad memories of my great grandmother and the way I felt as a child. The first thing my husband did was ask about the peaches. Of course that's the reason he went there. My search was for the peach preserves like my great grandmother made. I didn't stop there, I saw many condiments, salad dressings, old fashion candies. They also have a dessert eatery inside. Customer service was very insightful. Because we didn't go for the activities or petting of the animals, I can't write much about that. Overall, on my next visit I will try the famous MiMi's pound cake which they rave about. Also, I want the blueberry donuts which they only have on the weekends. Doggonit, I went to early in the middle of the week. My husband is really enjoying his peaches. Southern Belle Farm is TeamBrown approved!!

A fun fall date!…read more Southern Belle Farm, located in McDonough, provides hours of wholesome fun and free parking. My wife and I arrived on a warm October day to enjoy the pumpkin patch and U-pick flowers. We arrived in the afternoon, but there was plenty of selection and nothing was "picked over." I paid $16 for a quart sized plastic vase for my U-pick flowers. They sell gallon sized buckets as well. Scissors and water are provided. Be mindful of bees in the field. They won't trouble you if you don't trouble them. There is an area in the back for you to arrange the flowers; I took full advantage of this because this trip doubled as a photo shoot. There were all types of people enjoying the farm; IG girls, families, even one couple using a wagon full of pumpkins as a baby announcement. Pumpkins range from $5-$20 each depending on size and breed. A nice young man named Luke helped us corral our pumpkins and carry them to our car. I didn't know they offered that service, but we tipped well. If you run up an appetite, they have a snack bar with fritters, ice cream, and lemonade. I'll be back next fall!

I went to Bloomers in Midtown for the first time today. I can not say enough about their staff…read more They were so amazingly friendly and approachable. I was only there for one plant but, during my short time there, I was approached and helped by three of the staff. They were very knowledgeable and knew the various locations they had placed their white fusion plants so I could compare and pick the best one. They also immediately had an answer on whether they had a planter I wanted (sadly sold out) and when it would come in. I am definitely looking forward to coming back when they have restocked their unique planters. If you love plants and love supporting local businesses, this is the nursery to go! They have a very active facebook page so it's easy to keep up with when they have restocked on items or have gotten their hands on some beautifully unique plants. They even post the prices! I went into their shop knowing exactly what I wanted and how much those items would cost. I personally dislike driving all the way to a new store and getting hit with sticker shock so I appreciate the effort they put into their facebook page. The only thing I can say that I did not enjoy about my experience there was that it was not really set up to make customers feel safe during the pandemic. There were no masks being worn, no hand sanitizer available for guests, and my purchase with a debit/credit card required me to sign a touchscreen that everyone else had touched. It made me uncomfortable both for myself and for the lovely staff whom I would not want to get sick while they provide these plants for all the people who love plants or who have been swept up with pandemic gardening.

The Gardens at Midtown is a gem in our neighborhood! There's a ton of stuff inside and out. From…read moregorgeous gifts to beautiful plants, there's something for everyone. The owners, Matt and Jenna, are friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgeable.

I found this gem of a nursery when I did an internet search. The owners are very friendly and…read morepersonable. I had some time to look around, inside and outside in the greenhouse, and I saw a lot of decorative items, like statuaries, bird baths and seasonal items that are unique. I'm a fan of plants and flowers that aren't found at every other store so I will go back to do some major shopping when it gets closer to spring. This is not part of a retail chain and is locally owned and oby the owners themselves and I prefer to "shop local" and give them my business. So sad to see this nursery has closed. I wish the owners much success in their next venture.

This is an amazing place with amazing people. Went there to get some plants and veggies. They have…read morea great selection of outdoor and indoor greenery, soil, etc. They are also very helpful and knowledgeable. Will be back for sure!

My first trip this spring was not my last trip! I wanted a hanging basket with geraniums. I left…read morethe nursery with my back seat full of beautiful plants, including a hanging basket with geraniums. The young man who assisted me in finding plants that would work in my yard was congenial and very helpful. The next time I visited, I put a plastic cover in my back seat knowing I'd walk away with more than one plant!

I've never really been able to find anything wrong too much with Ollies, and I can browse around…read morethere for hours when I go. It's one of those places where you never know what you're going to find, so it's always exciting to "hunt". This Opelika, AL store is the only Ollie's I've ever been to. It is always packed with a big variety of merchandise. Sometimes it's a little crowded with things out on display, but it is an outlet store, so that can be expected. I've gotten some really good deals on some things there. I don't get to go to the store much any more because of my schedule. I wish that you could order things on their website. That would make my life much easier, and I would shop with them more often that way. I've never had to return anything there, so I don't know how that experience goes with them.

Place is poorly managed and staff is very unfriendly. I…read morecouldn't return anything without them making you feel as though you're bad person Clearly, they don't follow their commandments or know them

My Favorite place for flowers Great sale going on…read more Worth the drive to Loganville This post requires characters

My first visit here and the options are endless for plants! Was searching for birthday gifts for…read moremy mom and nephew and found everything I was looking for. Was a long ways out of my way to go here, but it did not disappoint. Will go back!

Service was outstanding. I enjoyed my conversations with Frank. He was always professional and took…read morecare to consider my needs/wants. My yard will be the envy of all the. neighborhood

Highly recommend this company. The owner, Frankie, was great to work with. The entire experience…read morewas seamless. My neighbors have already noticed the great work the crew did.