Spent a lovely afternoon at this Daily blooms Lavender farm. The grounds are very well-kept, with…read moremany varieties of trees. The smell of lavender pervaded the whole atmosphere. We went to an event that weekend which included reasonably priced vendors and food. Lots of places to sit in shade or sun. Family and pet friendly. The music was lovely as well. Lots of great photo ops.

I've visited over the years during their June U-Pick weekends and I am always instantly taken in by…read morethe sight (and scent!) of endless rows of blooming lavender. Guests are invited to walk through the fields ($5) with a basket and scissors in hand to cut their own bundles ($10). It's simple, peaceful, and genuinely therapeutic. The farm also grows eucalyptus and protea, adding even more texture and color to the entire experience. In addition to the picking, the event has a small festive vibe with local vendors, live music, and food trucks. Whether you're grabbing a cold drink, shopping handmade goods, or just enjoying the music under the beautiful trees, there is something for everyone. The whole setting is incredibly photogenic too, especially in the afternoon light. This venue is both family- and dog-friendly. Admission is only $5 and includes parking, making it a very affordable outing. They sell lavender by the bundle, so you can take home as much (or as little) as you'd like. Just a heads-up: the farm is on a windy/country road, and cell reception is limited, so it's best to plan ahead and download directions before you go. Also, wear good walking shoes and bring sunscreen, it gets warm out there! There are tons of bees, so 'bee' respectful of them. What makes this place extra special is the story behind it. Daily Blooms is run by the grandchildren of Helen Daily, and you can feel the love and pride they've poured into restoring and maintaining this beautiful land. The property is gorgeous and full of charm and character. Also, make sure to check out their storefront in Fallbrook! A must!

My boyfriend and I celebrated our anniversary by attending Fork and Plow's Tea Blending workshop…read morethis year. It was a very cozy and intimate setting, where the farm owner, Belinda, took us through the process of how she crafted her tea blends. We tried white, green, oolong, and black tea bases, then were allowed to experiment with different add ones to craft our own personal tea blends to take home. It was an unique experience and as a tea lover myself, I really enjoyed the process of pairing teas with other ingredients to create delicious blends. The workshop brought to light how the process of creating tea blends is a labor intensive process, requiring refinement through trial and error. After finding our tea ingredient ratios, we could enjoy complimentary tea brews and scones. I liked the strawberry lavender tea so much, that I ended up purchasing it to take home. I truly loved this experience as it is one-of-a-kind. I highly recommend to any tea lover to try it for themselves.

Getting there is very easy. Just follow GPS. Parking is just outside the fence…read more We were like 20 min late and came just at the beginning the tour of the farm. The decor of the farm was very beautifully set. The farm itself was very organized and well kept. There were a variety of flowers, vegetables and saw 2 goats. Easy to walk even though I wore wedges. It does get a tiny bit dusty, but it's a farm anyway. At the end of the tour, we got to assemble flowers or basils to put into our vases. I loved basils so I got to cut basils and some vibrant flowers that were gorgeous. After we got to get our boxed dinners. It was a very nice presentation. Everything tasted so delicious and it was made by the owners daughter. She's a chef. I particularly loved the hummus. It was so savory and flavorful; when I asked for more, they don't have any extras. The quinoa salad was very good too. The raw vegetables were so delicious--tbh I've never had such sweet, fresh, and crunchy vegetables in my life. It was so good when dipped into the hummus. We got to see the sunset and take pictures ourselves. seating at the table is first come first serve and you can sit anywhere you want. They provide free water and coffee. The coffee with their homemade syrup and honey was so good!! And the milk or cream that they provide made the coffee taste so good. Wonderful experience! Would recommend.

Directions: Google maps will drop you off pre-maturely…read more Continue going on De Portola Road after the said drop off, turn right on Geisbauer Road. You'll then see signs and two purple flags and a Porta potty in the parking lot. Geisbauer road is like walking on beach sand. Hours: 8am-12noon daily 6pm-8pm sunset picking Fri and Sat Parking: You see the purple flags, park and walk in. They didn't have designated handicap parking but they do have closer parking if you drive past the flags and parallel park along the fence. We were the first at 8am to beat the heat. Cost: $10 pint $20 quart Cash or Credit Tips: -Wear a hat -Sunblock -Water -Wear close toed shoes -Watch out for fire ants! One crawled up my boots and bite my leg. -We brought gloves to avoid the berry juice -We shared 1 quart size -Bring a cooler if you have a long drive -You may sample 1 or 2 while picking -An area with picnic tables in the shade -Bring step stool if you want the kiddos to reach the higher branches I actually found blueberry picking to be more satisfying than blackberries. At least with blueberries, they were ripe and you look for the largest one. Blackberries are different because you only pick the black ones and ignore the red ones. Takes more effort to look for ripe ones that are decent in size to fill up our bucket. You'll have to look high and low. It can also get messy. When I paid, I asked for tips. He said he saw ripe ones on the left. So we went straight there and glad we did because other aisles were either red or empty. It's great for first time experience but I don't see us coming back next year unless there are more activities like food trucks, boutique vendors, blackberry snacks. I appreciate them opening the farm to the public but the heat seems to affect the berries and need more water and maintenance. Also I think it's towards end of July so it was a bit run down as more people attend.

The cutest place ever. Loved the owners, they were extremely nice. Careful of the ants, always wear…read moreboots! If you get lost, look them up on instagram and they have a driving video on how to get there. Highly recommend and will be back!!

great service they provide a professional and helpful in providing the boxes to your businessread more

Recently joined this CSA and am pretty pleased with it so far. Pickup could not be any easier as…read morethey deliver to the hospital I work at, so that's a big plus. I love the variety of produce and truly appreciate the website with info about what's in the box and produce ID photos. The first pickup I looked inside the box and thought....uh, what are those?? It's been fun learning about new produce I would never go out and buy and it's really gotten me cooking a lot more so I don't let all this goodness go to waste. I feel great supporting local farms as well, so it's a win win. Only reason for one star off was that in one box I had a moldy pomegranate and another time a zucchini that had seen better days...but all in all the produce is typically fresh and delicious!

Probably the worst customer service anywhere in town. The kid who runs the nursery hides out in the…read morelittle house at the front. Went looking for a specific plant in a smaller size, so I went in to find the guy and ask if they had them. He called someone on the radio and said "there should be some on Row 4". Never found the smaller size I was looking for and there's nobody to ask without going back to the house. Incredibly annoying to have to wander a huge piece of land looking for something. If you're looking for quality plants AND customer service, go elsewhere like Curby's Nursery in Temecula. There is always someone willing to help and even load up your plants. Pricing may be $1 or so more, but it's worth it to me to have decent customer service.

This has been crepe myrtle tree, fruit tree and shrub source for the last year and a half. Very…read morenice nursery with lots of stock. Just drive in to the office for info or where stock is located. Myself I have a truck so I go out and pick out what I want. Load it in the truck and then pay. I'm sure they offer help to those that need it. I'm usually buying 15 gallon trees so I can man handle ok (80 pounds). Note on Yelp check in you receive a 10% discount. I use this every time!

BUYER BEWARE!!!!!! Purchased a Thompson seedless grape vine…read moreand upon ripening it was full of seeds - we dug it out and threw it away - what a waste of a year of time and care! During the time while grapevine was growing (before we knew it wasn't a Thompson seedless) we also bought a Washington naval orange tree. It showed dwarf on the tag but Mike assured us it WASNT a dwarf and was a semi dwarf or standard (which is what I was looking for) no matter what the tag said! Well, now after nearly a year of care and fuss over this orange tree we pick the first orange and it is FULL OF SEEDS!!!!! So now I call Mike and tell him all that is written above and he laughs and says wow do you have bad luck!!! My bad luck was shopping at this small local nursery!!! So my husband gets on the phone. Mike stops laughing. Oh what? More fun trying to intimidate a woman? After some convo w my husband, Mike requests pics and says "he will see what he can do!" So we sent these pics to #951-679-0664, where he requested we send them. Requesting he respond to us. We haven't heard back! Based on the prior grapevines and then the orange tree being mislabeled we don't trust any kind of replacement tree but a full refund. Don't trust Mike! Here are the pics we sent to Mike. Do the right thing and refund our purchase price!!!! Based on other reviews and mine, I sure wouldn't shop here and waste any money or time and effort! BUYERS BEWARE!!!!!

Everything is wilted. There was no quality found at this nursery. I was so excited on my way there…read more But quickly left once realizing the condition of the plants.

An absolutely beautiful venue with breathtaking views. I felt like I had been transported to…read moreTuscany. Once inside the gates of this private estate, you are greeted by a promenade of flowers and regal palms leading to both the event grounds and the sprawling vineyard beyond. This beautifully appointed hilltop venue includes many amenities including a fabulous pool area, several cabanas, a covered bar, and a spacious lawn area, which overlooks a vista of lovely rolling hills. And in the evening, the lighting creates a truly epic atmosphere. The owners, Nader and Dalia, are the most lovely and hospitable people you'll ever meet. They have created a truly special oasis, perfect for any celebration/event.

This is one of my favorite places to come too! The owners will always take care of you! I can not…read morewait for our wedding here in September!

If you like Dragon Fruit Plants visiting El Creek Ranch is a must…read more Linda is a wonderful host, she always explains everything you need to know about dragon fruit plants. She has the best species, such as Sugar Dragon, which bares fruit that is out of this world. A juicy sweet flavor explosion. She also has the Nicaraguan red and purple flesh varieties that are only now becoming available in the United States. Whenever I visit I also buy twenty pounds or more of whatever variety of avocado that is in season at that time. I drive down from Los Angeles. I know there are many other growers in Fallbrook, but I find everything I need and want at Elk Creek. I have complete confidence in Linda.

The folks that run Elk Creek Ranch are very friendly and knowledgeable. If you want to grow dragon…read morefruit, they offer great prices on their plants. I have several plants that fruit every year and they are delicious! They will answer any questions you may have and will even demonstrate how to fertilize the buds. Highly recommended!