The goods here are quite delicious and they have an eclectic line of items you could get~…read more They also have the most adorable mascots for their fruits! We tried the watermelon jam and the strawberry guava jam. D E L I C I O U S. We need to try more of their items next time!!!

went for the strawberry picking! our tickets were $29 each which included a tractor ride over to…read morethe fields, harvesting of a vegetable in season, harvesting of 1 carton of strawberries (pictured), and all you can eat strawberries as you're harvesting! the tickets also included access to the petting zoo and the shopping and games area (additional cost to play). the staff are super friendly and informative. they are very efficient with the guided harvesting and make the whole visit fun! great place for dates, family outings, friend groups, etc. overall very welcoming to all people. of note they also have a produce store that is free to access no ticket purchase necessary. i recommend carefully planning what time of year you go as it can get hot throughout the day. end of March/early April was already getting warm and we were seeking shade or a breeze.

Berries here are very fresh! Recommend going a little before 1pm otherwise it's pretty busy!…read moreNo frills picking $18 online and must make a timed reservation! Free parking lot! They used to be more flexible but now you only have 30 mins ...

Random find in Irvine…read more Right next to Irvine Valley College, I came across this cute farm. According to their website, it's been around for over 100 years and is now run by the third generation, which is pretty cool. At The Original Manassero Farms Market - Irvine, they sell fresh fruits and veggies, and you can also book strawberry picking through their website. Entry is $16 per person, which includes a box and about 1 lb of strawberries. Kids under 2 get in free but don't get a box. One thing to note, the strawberries used for picking are not labeled as organic. The organic ones are sold separately at the market stand, with clearly marked pricing. Price-wise, it's honestly on the higher side. But if you want the experience of actually picking strawberries, I really don't know many comparable options this close to Irvine. They also have a few other locations in Anaheim, Tustin, and another Irvine spot across from 99 Ranch.

Park in Lot 2 or 3…read more A great place to see live animals (chickens), as well as learning about the importance of Horticulture and how it can be used in both an educational and community setting. The business has various plants that change with the seasons, and it's very cool to see the produce we normally see in stores grow in its natural habitat.

Locate inside the Irvine Great Park and the Orange Balloon Park. Free parkings surrounding the…read morepark. It takes about 5 minutes to walk through the whole place since it is very small. I enjoyed them since I don't get to these some of these fruits/plants in every day life growing from the ground. I saw lemongrass, hanging veggies (totally don't know what they call in English) : ) "Bau", aloe vera, green oranges, banana plants with flowers blooming chickens picking food on the ground, figs, sugarcane, peppers...etc. It is free to enter and it's 5 minutes walking from the Orange Balloon area. They have activities schedule for the Food Lab on the Irvine website. There used to be a big Orange field next to it and fruits were donated to Food Banks but now lands are renovated for recreational activities and homes.

Lovely park, unassuming in a residential area. Superb location for taking photos. Nice playground…read moreand great for just walking. Ok, bye.

This park is so peaceful - I love how you can explore the trees quietly. Even though it's next to a…read morestreet, the trees do a pretty good job at insulating against the noise. Plus, you might see a horse or two (or maybe their poop)! You never know what else you might find - we saw a few human-made enclosures made up of larger branches and bark set up along some of the bigger trees. My toddlers were on a bear hunt and were fascinated by them If you're not into walking on dirt, there's plenty of paved trails around the area as well. Several dog walkers, a few bikers, but mainly nice people who are just enjoying the fresh air. There's also a bathroom and a playground. But with the toddler-led bear hunt, we didn't check the playground out this time. Next time! As for parking - plenty of street parking.

This is our second year getting a tree here and it's been great. Plenty of good looking, healthy…read moretrees to choose from, and reasonably priced! It's a fun experience we're making a tradition after Thanksgiving and there's something special about having a real tree. The service is always great? You pick the treee and they do the rest from netting it, and tying it to your car, really easy process!

It is a good experience. It's going to cost you. Getting in the door costs, tickets for the rides…read morewill cost yah, the pumpkins cost yah (you do get a five dollar voucher for pumpkins over a certain amount) and then they will get you with the beer and brats for a little more $$$. As long you have a plan for it, it's a solid experience. My girls had a blast truly. They did the petting zoo (wish the parents didn't have pay) those goats just want the treats inside not the free food. Pro tip bring some quarters and you'll be the hero in there. They did water panning for rocks, multiple times. Did the John Deer ride and took in a puppet show. The beer on tap for the Oktoberfest beer garden was excellent. Brewery X was the big one on tap. The brat was solid. Kids wolfed down the big pretzel. Plenty of seating in there to sit and eat.

So many options for vendors. Today we got the sweetest summer strawberries and some focaccia bread…read morefor dinner. Kids also talked me into a cookie. Easy walk. Stroller fits in walkway. No dogs allowed. Love a great farmers market. New Friday morning routine?!

Small farmers market, but good variety of vendors. It's about half artisanal goods and food…read morevendors and maybe less than half produce vendors. I think prices for produce were a little higher here when compared to Irvine, but I don't mind when it's quality produce. Ambiance is good, and i like that it's easier to find parking here and less hectic than irvine. There was also a musician peforming psychedelic/hippie covers of popular songs. My favorite vendor was angels farm - produce was great quality, and the employee I spoke with was friendly and helpful.

All groceries and fresh vegetables are available. Neatly…read moreorganized and friendly staffs. Saw too many snacks varieties. Location is good, next to Anjappar restaurant. Plenty of parking space in front and back of the complex.

Okay, we decided to try this market instead of Nina's because of the reviews…read more Mistake made. There is no comparison in size or inventory. Meager produce was a disappointment. Lesson learned.

I ordered a logo pumpkin for my company and a stencil portrait pumpkin for my birthday party. They…read moreare well crafted on an artificial pumpkin. Everyone was amazed at the craftsmanship. Working with Gene was easy and a pleasure. I recommend a personalized pumpkin as a special gift or to create an heirloom holiday decoration you can use for years to come.

I hired Gene and Masterpiece Pumpkins to create a set of one of a kind jack-o-lanterns to help…read morepropose to my girlfriend. I explained what I wanted to do, and these guys really came through for me, even on short notice! They were also extremely helpful helping me change addresses mid-shipment in order to keep my girlfriend from finding them. And I thought the prices were very reasonable. Would absolutely use them again! Great job!

Thank for growing organic strawberries!!! The medallions are amazing! Greatly appreciatedread more

My boss shared with us some tomatoes that he got from Smith Farms. They were huge! A gorgeous rich…read morered color with an aroma that filled the whole office! We couldn't wait to take ours home and try them out. They were as absolutely delicious as they were stunningly beautiful! I actually hadn't had a tomatoe that tasted that good since my youth, so I knew I had to write a review! My boss also said everyone there was so nice and helpful, and said we should go out and check it out the next time we are oput that way.

This is a special shout-out to Kai, who was incredibly helpful and patient with me and my friend (a…read morenew gardener!). He took the time to answer all of our questions and made the experience really enjoyable -- thank you, Kai! This place is usually my go-to spot, and I genuinely love the vibe here. That said, on this visit it was harder than usual to find help in the outdoor area. While several team members were available indoors, they were unwilling to answer questions and directed us to find someone outside instead. After some searching, we finally found Kai. I understand that roles can be divided, but this felt different from the level of customer service I've experienced here in the past. Overall, still a place I enjoy -- and Kai's help truly made a difference for us

Green Thumb Nursery was a great decision and was suggested by one of my friend...It was my first…read moretime and ill come back...They have great selections if plants, flowers, trees, decors, outdoor stuffs. Water fountains and list goes on...The price was cheaper than the other nursery that usually I go so it was reasonably priced...The workers were gem...So kind...They were so patient and knowledgeable...This place is one of the places that you can find CITRUS tree but you can bring out to the nursery and you need tell one of the employees to keep it for you aside (due to citrus quarantine). As you know bringing them out could spread problems like citrus greening disease or even pests to other healthy trees...So be cautious! Im happy that they had the tree so no problem to keep it aside till the shopping is done. Citrus pricing was great for example: 7 Gal was $79.99 plus tax and 15 Gal was $249.99. So great bargain. Inside, also is therapy...Gorgeous decoration and they were so selective about every piece they sell so it was an enjoyable shopping experience. Also, i love their return policy they have 1 year exchange or store policy and i attached it for review. I ended up buying lot of cute things that i didnt have plans to buy but its ended up another great selection to my little garden. There is also a big parking lot so no worries to find a place and YES its crowded bit you can manage it easily.