My boyfriend's 8 year old twins are Fraidy Cats! So, I had to find something special to do with…read morethem for Halloween that was non scary, so that we could take his other 2 kids to a Haunted House w/o them feeling left out. And I stumbled upon this place. It couldn't have been more perfect! The day started at Castle Hill Farm (Hayride/Corn Maze and Pumpkin Picking), then we came home had lunch and carved 2 glorious pumpkins! Entry to the festival was 1 carved pumpkin/kid +1 dollar for the candle. Entry included 10 Trick or Treat Stations, games, balloon animals,bouncy house obstacle course (what?), dj, hula hoop contest and of course there was food for an additional fee, a very reasonable fee. All the kids were dressed up, it was fantastic. But when night hit is when it raised the festivities another notch... all the hundreds of pumpkins were lit up for viewing and it was pretty freakin cool if I do say so myself. What was even better we were able to retrieve our pumpkins at the end of the night. FYI: THIS MAY BE THE LAST YEAR AS THEIR FUNDING "IS DRYING UP". THAT WOULD BE SUCH A SHAME.

We were looking for a spot to apple pick and found this place; unfortunately, they didn't have…read moreapple picking. However, they do have a great farm store. The parking lot was spacious. Outside, there were mums, gourds, pumpkins, etc. We scored some gourds for a dollar each. Inside, it was a lovely place to shop. They had premade soups, pies, meat pies, a bakery, fresh produce, honey, jellies, soaps, shirts, etc. The place was definitely popular, people were in and out constantly. We bought some pastries (pumpkin muffin, blueberry muffin, cake pop) and it was good! The only thing I don't recommend were the cider donuts, they were kind of dry. The cashier was okay, kind of dry also lol, other than that, a good place to get some fresh eats. I'd definitely visit often if I was close by but I'm lucky to have a bunch of these types of stores near me already.

This is one of my favorite places I always go back to when I come home. The pies and pastries are…read moredelicious, the people are always kind, and the farm store is the cutest coziest place with so much to look at. It's a gem.

This farm is definitely one of my favorites. They are a farm store, bakery, kitchen, and orchard…read more There is a vineyard and seasonal pick your own flowers farm onsite. I stopped in their farm bakery and was delighted with the offerings. They had pumpkin whoopie pies, frozen pies, soups, and more. The pumpkin whoopie pies were the best I've ever had. My husband agrees and he's a whoopie pie connoisseur. If you love farms, farm stands, and supporting local businesses, I highly recommend.

Love love love this place! We drove by and decided to stop, having never been there before, and I'm…read moreso glad we did! We had lunch on a Sunday, there was no wait, and we got a nice table with a view of the orchard. It felt like such a nice, family owned business. The food was great too! The paninis are tasty, and I tried one of their specials- a beet and peach salad! Very good. I love that they have specials catered to what is in season there. You pay in the bakery, which is sweet and full of amazing treats- from frozen meatballs to fresh pie, jam, cookies, and syrup! Very reasonably priced too. Can't wait to come back!

The staff here are amazing! It's so nice to have people greet you with a smile, and have help…read moreassisting you. Cashiers are very pleasant. Love the local produce. This is a new store for me, and they definitely have a new customer!

Super cute! The produce was fresh and delicious and the staff are great! It's nice to have a…read morespecialty place like this so close!

"But now when I'm lonesome, I always pretend That I'm…read moregetting the feel of hickory wind" (The Byrds) Sweet Wind Farms has been operated by the Case family going back into the 1940's. From June to October, they sell naturally grown (no chemicals or fertilizers) fruits - strawberries, blueberries, Raspberries, apples, rhubarb, and melons. During the summer, you can buy cut flowers, bouquets, and garden plants or even attend a class or workshop. Some of the flowers they sell are cosmos, zinnias, dahlias, and sunflowers Year-round maple products are their specialty - pure maple syrup made on-site, maple sugar candy, granulated sugar, maple cream, maple jelly, and maple lollipops. Their sugarhouse was built in 2005, and the first bottles of syrup were made in 2006. We visited yesterday, because yesterday was the second Saturday in March, and that meant for the 19th time it was time for their Annual Maple Festival. Admission was free, and let me tell ya, the Sugar House was packed. We saw how pure maple syrup was made, sampled some maple syrup and maple cream, checked out their big selection of maple products, and enjoyed their warm hospitality and some live music. They were selling pancakes, sausages and (of course) fresh maple syrup, and I peeked into their open kitchen and saw a young lady diligently cooking sixteen perfect pancakes on their grill. The Maple Festival is a fantastic look at a New England tradition! Mark your calendars for next year, but feel free to visit anytime and take home a bottle or jug of pure sweet maple goodness.

The man who was working was very kind. We bought some maple candies and blueberries. They have a…read moregreat selection of plants and berries. It was a very good experience.

The Garlic Farm is a small family owned farm and farm stand located in West Granby. They specialize…read morein, you guessed, garlic and other vegetables. They have been open for three decades. They offer German white hardneck garlic, seed garlic, garlic bulbs, and garlic braids. The farm stand is in an old tobacco barn. I went a couple times and thought it was awesome. The prices were great and they had a huge variety of produce. One time, they posted on social that the flowers were free to pick. If you love fresh produce and supporting a small business, I highly recommend.

"This is the end Beautiful friend…read moreThis is the end Of our elaborate plans, the end" (The Doors) The Garlic Farm's season will end on October 12th, when their doors will be closed for the winter and reopen in the spring. But the end of their season comes with a fantastic bonus for anyone that can get over to West Granby before October 12. That bonus is as many flowers as possible that you can cut and take home from their acres of flower farms. For Free. We saw people out there today with shopping bags, and laundry baskets scooping up their share of gorgeous flowers. Although some of the flowers (especially the sunflowers were way past peak), rest assured there were a ton of gorgeous fresh flowers representing every color of the rainbow still available. We cut and took home enough to fill three vases, of which we kept one and donated the other two to the local Senior Center to brighten the desks of two administrators. So, if you are in the area and have a hankering for some free flowers, set your navigation system to West Granby and enjoy. Just do it before October 12.

They changed 18.99 for a starter six pack of wave petunias. Wave petronas are propagated in the US…read more They seem to have put a 90% tariff on these all by themselves. I'm all for buying for a local.But not at these outrageous prices. Get them at Walmart $9.99

As you drive down Springfield Street and approach E. Cecchi Farms, you'll see a pretty long…read morebuilding with hanging plants on a rack and bales of mulch and garden supplies. When you enter the building, you'll find a really nice farm stand with tomatoes, squash, beans, peppers and fruit galore. But don't forget to explore the rest of the premises, because E. Cecci Farms is like an iceberg- you only see a very small part of it at first glance. There are greenhouses, and out-buildings, and tons of outdoor tables with flats of flowers and plants. There are hundreds of lawn and garden accesories, some of them look pretty bizarre, but the selection is amazing. I picked up five spheroid squashes and sliced them up and grilled them for dinner tonight. They were terrific. This is a very cool place indeed!

Beware, unlike reputable local nurseries, this merchant has A NO RETURN POLICY. A friend purchased…read morea Dwarf Cherry Tree which just about died within a week. When she called to let the merchant know, the owner gave her some instructions to see if it would come back but unfortunately it didn't. She called back to say she was going to drive that way and wanted to know if she should bring the dead tree back or just bring a photo so she could get a new one and the woman who answered this time was extremely rude. She asked to speak to the owner and he was also extremely rude and stated he hadn't replaced ever and he is not starting now! Unbelievable!

My wife and I are big DIY junkies who are slowly restoring a 100 yr old colonial revival. While we…read morefeel pretty confident with our interior renovation skills, plant knowledge/ care is definitely not one of our strong suits. When we first tried to make our yard look nice we went to our local Home Depot to ask them questions about what we should be planting based off of the acidity of our soil and the look we were trying to achieve. Shortly after starting the conversation the employee's eyes would glaze over from lack of caring or confusion. Not to mention you had to hunt through the plants offered to find one that appeared in good health. Frustrated we left without buying much of anything. One day on the way to our hair dresser we stopped in at this nursery a block away from the salon and were super impressed with the service and selection. I would say their products are 20% more expensive than the big box store but are also in better health and come with tons of free advice on how to successfully plant and grow your garden items. This place is fantastic for plants, trees, and advice on how to care for your yard. So far we've purchased a linden tree, endless summer hydrangeas, honeysuckle, and bleeding hearts from this nursery and everything is thriving, we couldn't be more pleased with their products. This place is best for trees and shrubs, if looking for hanging baskets or vegetables I would frequent a different nursery or your local big box store.