My grandkids absolutely loved this pumpkin patch and all the activities to do! Well worth the $10…read moreentry fee. So many activities that are not at other pumpkin patches.

Depending on the season, Berry Hill Upick Farm is where you can pick your own basket of fresh…read morestrawberries or wander through a vibrant sunflower field. I came here on a hot summer day to enjoy the rows upon rows of bright yellow sunflowers amongst a beautiful blue sky. The fields may be small, but they are big enough for there to be plenty of flowers and to look yellow from overhead. I had a very relaxing time walking through the sunflower field, taking pictures, and enjoying nature. The farm is free to visit. Strawberries are sold by the pound, and sunflowers are a suggested donation of $1 per cut flower. There were also fresh-off-the-vine watermelons and cantaloupes for sale at $5 each when I visited. Photography is welcomed though a donation is strongly encouraged for each shoot. Overall, Berry Hill Upick Farm is a lovely little farm in Topeka, Kansas.

For someone who usually has a Chevy Chase style, stressful, chaotic holiday season like myself, I…read morehave to say Strawberry Hill was a breath of fresh, piney air. This X-Mas Tree farm is legitimately legit. If you live in KC, you have an excuse to spend a weekend day in Lawrence. If you live in Lawrence, it's just outside of town to the point where it feels like you're traveling for a tree without having to go far. We hunted for the perfect tree, seeing many that would do (especially compared to another farm we'd visited earlier that day that was full of patchy, dying trees). Some of these are h-u-g-e and wouldn't fit in our little house, so we found a 7.5 foot Fraser Fir, an import from the Appalachians that was well priced, fragrant, richly evergreen colored and the perfect fit for our house this Christmas season. Props to the staff who are decked out in red-vests so you can find them. They are friendly and helpful, and will guide you to a saw to cut your own if you'd like, or do it for you and haul it back via hayride. You then take a little ticket they give you inside, pay up, receive a customized "paid" stamp and pull your car around. The crew will shake the needles out, bag up your tree and strap that sucker down so it won't budge on the highway at 80 mph. Just a wonderful experience here and excited to work this into the holiday rotation for a stress free couple of hours on their farm.

Everything you could ever need in a Christmas tree farm...such as...Christmas trees! Lots of them…read more OK, maybe not *lots* of them these days (fully grown, that is. We noticed with a bit of concern that after this year, they may need to sit a year or three out until the Charlie Browns grow to into Charles Schultzs). Let's say you want to be the big man or woman and chop down one of those suckers in front of your loved ones. Score! They have even saws for you. But let's say, you don't feel you need to cut down your own. Now, I'm not calling anyone names (me!) but conveniently enough for the *wusses,* I mean, tidy folk, they have trees that have been cut but are still upright and tied to a single pole (note: if kids under 5 are present, you can *pretend* you're cutting it down, how's that for win-win?!) They even have a guy offering hayrides to those who don't wish to carry the big tree 20 feet, (I mean one mile!) to check out. Waiting for you is hot cider and cookies for all that hard work you did while untying your tree from the stake and riding it in on the flatbed. There are also decorations, lights (beware, though, last year we were stuck with old ones that didn't work) and wreaths. And strapping young boys who are gonna shake your tree down and mummy that sucker up and tie it to your car.

This is such a cool place! I love the atmosphere and concept of being able to make your own signs…read more The employees are very helpful and friendly! I would highly recommended going here for your home decor needs and your next girls night out!

If you're in Topeka and need an adventure (and some home decor) in one fell swoop, look no further…read morethan the Habitat for Humanity ReSale Store! This place is like a treasure hunt mixed with a good ol' yard sale - you never know what quirky gem you'll find next. From vintage furniture that might be older than your grandma to random kitchen gadgets that you never knew you needed, this store is full of surprises. The best part? It's all for a good cause. You can score amazing deals on everything from appliances to knick-knacks, and feel like you're saving the world one shopping cart at a time. The staff is super friendly and always ready with a smile or a laugh, making it even more fun to browse. Plus, it's a perfect spot to bring your inner interior designer out of retirement. So if you're looking for something unique, useful, or just plain wacky, head over to the Habitat ReSale Store - your next big find is waiting! And hey, you might even leave with a new chair, a set of golf clubs, and a newfound appreciation for 1980s wall art. Also, pushy contractors are not allowed to take over.

Excellent service and friendly help. The greenhouse manager went out of her way to help me plan a…read moregarden bed and find the right plants. I'll be back!

This greenhouse is going through some changes and most seem to be improvements. The layout is more…read moreopen now and they've added new plants. I like the variety and selection. Whether you're looking for something to grow in the garden, an addition to your landscaping, or some new houseplants you'll enjoy browsing. The prices are competitive. I got peppers and herbs here recently. They seemed to harden off better than herbs from the big box stores. The peppers are doing well too and should go out in about a week. I also got rhubarb a month ago which is established and growing well in spite of high wind taking off lots of leaves. I'm sure once I get my garden in the ground I'll be back to see what else looks interesting. If you love plants I'd recommend you give them a try.

The arrangement Nancy created on my behalf was beautiful, but the real testament to this shop is…read moreher caring customer service. When I learned that a dear friend of mine in Kansas (I am in California) had been transferred to hospice out of nowhere (it seemed to me), I immediately wanted to send something to brighten what would ultimately be her last days. After reading reviews, I found this shop, and sent an email well after hours to explain the situation and the sort of arrangement I was looking for. Nancy responded immediately, which resulted in me asking if she was willing to possibly print an actual letter for me, to send with the arrangement (in addition to the usual card), since there was no time to actually mail anything. Nancy immediately agreed, and so I forwarded my letter, which she assured me she would send on cardstock and have delivered first thing the next morning, and so she did, and she created a gorgeous arrangement for which I probably should've paid 30% to 50% more. My friend was 'asleep' by the next morning when the arrangement was delivered, and could neither see the arrangement nor read the letter that would have otherwise not arrived in time, but her mother read it to her and cried throughout, as reported to me, and it meant everything to her mom and to the rest of the family who also heard/read the letter. Without Nancy, none of this could've happened. My friend died just two days later, but I am comforted knowing that she might have heard that letter being read to her, and that her family still has that arrangement, one which they have already replanted. So - floral skill aside, this shop has a huge heart, and one that made a difference to people I care about, at a time when the only thing left was to let everyone involved know they were - and are - loved.

4My husband has bought floral arrangements for all special occasions for me from Nancy for many…read moreyears and each and every time she does an AWWWMAZING job!! It seems like she tries to outdo herself every time. I love her arrangements so much it's the only place we buy flowers from. Highly recommend the Topeka Flower Market!

love love love this place! so fun to do with family and friends. lots of paint and pottery options…read moreto choose from and we usually hear back in about a week to pick up our pieces. the prices are super reasonable depending on what you choose to paint, and the studio fee is really not much at all considering you can take your time and stay there a couple hours if you wanted to. the workers are always so nice and helpful and the music is always good! highly recommend this place!

This needs a much needed and more recent review, so let's go for it…read more My wife and I just brought our daughter here to spend a day with her filled with things she wants to do before school starts next week, and we were pleased with the selection and the help that they had. The lady working answered all the questions we had and she was attentive while we chose and painted our pieces. The music playing was soothing and helped us concentrate and overall gave a comfortable and focused atmosphere. If you know going in that the cost for adults is $8 and kids is $6, PLUS whatever piece you choose to paint, then there shouldn't be a shock for you that it's "too expensive". Honestly, the value is understandable and worth it. Once you're done with your work, they'll fire your piece in the kiln and it will take 7-10 days. The waiting period might be a little long imo but it is what it is.

All sorts of interesting Kansas-themed goods here. In case you need to remember your trip through…read morethe Sunflower State, this shop located in the Topeka Service Plaza on the Kansas Turnpike will help you do that. Tshirts, candy, flavored popcorns, honey, pictures, magnets, handbags, and all of that stuff. The gent running the shop today was polite and did not mind me browsing. [Review 11428 overall, 1206 of 2019.]