The owner of Lockhart Honey used to do IT, but shifted after learning about bees and honey making…read more The honey here is incredible, and if you suffer from allergies this may be a natural way to build immunity. The storefront is so fun he even offers a honey flight to try the different types. Some are from South Texas, east Texas and have different flavor notes. The owner makes beeswax candles, and you can just see the creativity in his store. If in the Lockhart area drive over and check it out.

I hung an owl house in a tree, and about a yr or two later it was taken over by bees. They…read moreestablished a hive in the birdhouse, which I was ok with since it was very high in a tree. The bees weren't a problem until they started attacking me while I cut my grass on a riding mower, at which point I knew they had to go. I spoke with Kenny about the problem, and he came over and removed the bees to make my yard safe again. He was also very gentle with the bees and took the whole birdhouse (after asking me) because it was FULL of honeycomb/brood (eggs/larvae)/etc, [see my photos] so that he could "rehome" them to a hive box. I was happy to know that the bees weren't just being exterminated and would continue to live to pollinate and make honey. Kenny is very professional, was committed to the difficult task to being the heavy hive down from high in the tree (!!!), and didn't mind the dozens of questions I had about bees, bee keeping, the bee hive, etc. :-) I highly recommend his services for any bee removal needs, and for honey! I will be one of his honey customers the next time I drive through Lockhart.

This nursery is really cool. As someone else mentioned, there are a lot more plants available than…read moreit appears when you pull up. I love that you're able to place an order online and go pick it up when they're open. When I went to get my order, the owner said she didn't love the look of a couple four inch starter plants I'd ordered so she sized them up to gallons for the same price, which I think is excellent customer service. I do think some of the instructions might be overwhelming/confusing to someone if it's busy or you're in a hurry and just skim over them, but I get why they have their process and it probably helps with efficiency, avoiding damage/contamination, and keeping costs to a minimum, which benefits the customer because their prices are phenomenal. I will happily follow some hand written directions when the result is I can fill my entire garden bed for less than a hundred dollars, yes please. I love the selection of native plants. I love supporting a local business vs a big box store. I love that the owners are knowledgeable and obviously care deeply about what they do. Def worth checking out soon! Fall is the best time for planting!

While the selection of natives was very impressive and the prices hard to beat, we didn't have the…read morebest time when we stopped by regarding the level of customer service we received. As a first-time customer, we had no means of knowing that the outdoor plants shouldn't be brought inside for purchase. There was no clear signage or anything on the door that would help guide us to where we needed to go or the process to check out. We didn't appreciate how snappy Angie got with us when we made the mistake of bringing the items indoors for purchase. I had also grabbed a few items that were reserved for other customers (again no clear signage or roping was used to differentiate the areas where reserved items and up for sale items were). Again, we got a bit of a scolding from the owner because of this honest mistake. I believe with more clear signage and directions for new customers, a lot of this confusion can be avoided to help make it a better shopping experience for all. Ultimately though sales is not only about what you have to sell, but how you sell it.

We just tried Fowlers Texas cream, some of the best spun honey we have ever had!!! We will have to…read moretry other products from this company.....Might be worth the drive......

I try every local and semi-local honey available. This is hands down the most lovely of Texas teas.read more

Shelly at Tasteful Food Artistry made wonderful cupcakes that we enjoyed at a family birthday…read morecelebration. Everyone raved about them, and her prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be repeat customers.

Wanted to see if they had another new balsamic vinegar. Last time I came they had a deliciously…read moresweet watermelon balsamic vinegar. I figured it was a summer balsamic. I wish I had gotten a large size bottle last time. They have so much in this store. A lot of infused oils, and a lot of vinegars. Not only that, but so many different dip mixes. And bread mixes. Great store for gift giving for sure.

To start off, this was a new tasting experience for me. The gentleman that helped us was wonderful!…read moreHe shared interesting tidbits about the large variety of olive oils when asked. He allowed our party to browse without any sale pressure while we explored unlimited tasting. I settled on a single bottle of olive oil and a small dipping bowl. Also, the decorations were lovely. He said his wife arranged everything. I absolutely plan to return on my next visit to Gruene. I have a Customer Loyalty Card!

I thought my farmers market was off the hook, until I saw New Braunfels Farmers Market. Y'all don't…read moreplay around. Wow! What an epic display of community and togetherness. This is more like a street party with food trucks, venders and artisans. They shut the streets down. There's a huge stage with a band. Food trucks line the streets. Another area is venders and produce, seafood, and even home made items. Restaurants open their doors, they even have a small table out on the sidewalk sampling drinks. YES, looks like you can walk around with a drink in hand. I saw people selling beer in copper mugs. White Claw booth. ZAO was giving away 12 ounce drinks as well. So impressed. Had a great time. I did pay $3.00 for parking. I'm sure there is free street parking. But since I don't know my way around. I just paid at the first lot of saw that wasn't full. Well worth $3.00. I think it was for 2 hours. Can totally see people spending their whole day here getting food, listening to the band enjoying the sunshine, as the rain storm we got. I'm from Austin, and seriously, I would drive down here and spend the day here. Epic time

Local fresh produce, food products and crafts. We liked the "gourmet " graham crackers. A very nice…read morefarmers market.

Arriving to the smoke pits going is a great add to the experience of the hill country shopping…read moreexperience Fresh farm vegetables Great assortment of pickled goods Freshly baked goods Sandwiches that can be eaten on property or to go! Great stop on the way to or from the lake

Stopped by on a trip down to New Braunfels and was really impressed with their selection (both…read morelocally grown produce as well as some internationally imported food items and snacks). They also carry a number of jarred items (honey, molasses, pickles, jams, sauces) as well as locally raised meats and I enjoyed going aisle by aisle looking my through their inventory I was also happy to see that they carry a number of gluten free items, including flour and pastas that I'm able to find at my local grocery store. I also loved that they have fresh baked breads and desserts, as well as sandwiches to order to go (didn't try any on this visit, but they looked excellent online!). I did pick up a bit of their jalapeño beef jerky which wasn't super tough like jerky sometimes is and also was super salty, which was appreciated. The staff seemed friendly and ready to help. Across from the store is a bbq spot with seating and I'll be sure to visit there on my next visit. The ONLY reason why I couldn't give a 5-star review this time is I had a very hard time finding the prices on a number of items (especially in their freezer/refrigerated sections). It made it a bit inconvenient and I didn't want to keep going up to the counter to check the costs each time. Other than that, I'd highly recommend a visit!

We've long been supporters of small farms since we have many in the family. We were so happy to…read morefind Steele Farms when we moved to Austin! The produce is top notch, the home delivery is sooooo convenient, and the people just couldn't be nicer. This is a true family operation run by Barbara and Michael Steele, and extended family members helping them succeed. Leah always has a cheerful word when she delivers each week's bounty. We just couldn't be happier with the food or the experience. Highly recommended. See my food website for some photos of the deliciousness.http://cyntillating.com/tag/steele-farms

Really unfortunate. They were a good CSA but has charged us over +$700 dollars in the year since we…read moremoved from Austin. They promised multiple times that they would stop doing so and reverse the charges they had already placed but didn't. I understand that its hard to run a farm and a small business, but when you promise to remove a credit card number from an account you need to actually do it.