We have gotten their Dutch White Clover (good for pollinators) for years with good results. Great…read morepricing. They will load it for you, if you ask (50 lbs bags). Ample parking, gets busier in spring, summer. Watch for tractor trailers coming/ going from back docks. Everyone we've interacted with is professional.

Save your time buying grass seed from this company. I purchased three large bags (5,000 square…read morefeet each) of grass seed in order to seed my yard (I did not reseed, I over-seeded and I filled in the gaps). The tag says that the weed content is 0.08%, not true. I had weeds coming up all over the place. I thought maybe, since I bought so much seed, that maybe I just had a lot more weeds. Not true. I switched to grass seed at Home Depot (Scott's) am buy 2,000 square feet of seed at a shot to fill in the dead spots and it is working wonderfully. Literally zero weeds in the Scott's grass seed. It costs more but you don't have to walk around your yard for three weeks pulling weeds for a few hours at a shot. More expensive = better quality = time saver!! I did not complain because with the huge number of weeds that I had coming up there is no way that this company isn't aware of their junky product.

I save so much money ordering bulk food through them. And each time I do they are so grateful…read morebecause it helps them too. It's a win-win! It also supports local farmers who are focused on quality food and not just making money with toxic growing practices. Thankful Spiral Natural Foods team!

Great quaint little co-op!…read more Lot's of unique items you don't see at other co-op's, and there is also a really cool gigantic 40 gallon drum of bulk local honey (from Cannon Falls) that you can get however much you want of. Nice they have a water fill up station too, even though it's on the smaller side for a co-op. Staff was really nice.

Why 2 stars? Our…read morefamily recently visited Lorence's Berry Farm for strawberry picking and had mixed feelings about the experience. On the positive side, the strawberries were abundant, vibrant, juicy, and very easy to pick. We had three generations together for a fun family outing, including my 4-month-old and 1-year-old granddaughters, and we were excited to spend time outdoors making memories. Unfortunately, the experience was overshadowed by an interaction with an older gentleman who appears to have worked there for quite some time. After a two-hour drive, I briefly pulled over to speak with my daughters and figure out where we should park before unloading the children and heading to the fields. We were apparently stopped in an area where parking was not allowed, although there was no sign indicating that. Rather than approaching us politely, he immediately began yelling. I explained that we were simply trying to get a game plan together and that a softer approach would have been appreciated. Instead of de-escalating the situation, he continued to yell as I drove away to find a proper parking spot. What was most disappointing was that he then directed his yelling toward my daughters while they were standing with my granddaughters. The commotion upset my 1-year-old granddaughter to the point that she started crying, while my infant granddaughter and daughter looked on. Later, I shared my experience with another employee, who apologized for the earlier behavior. However, while we were in line paying, we witnessed the same gentleman confront another visitor who had parked in the area because she could not find handicap-accessible parking. He berated her, refused to provide his name when asked, and the interaction became so uncomfortable that she began recording the encounter on her phone. Ironically, a short while later, the very same gentleman approached me and apologized for his actions earlier. While I appreciated the gesture, he immediately followed it by explaining that "it's a stressful thing," which felt more like a justification for his behavior than a sincere acknowledgment of how his actions affected visitors. The strawberries were wonderful, and the farm itself has the potential to be a great family destination. The fruit quality and ease of picking made for an enjoyable outing, but customer service and the way guests are treated matter just as much as the product. Unfortunately, one employee's repeated behavior toward multiple customers significantly detracted from what otherwise could have been a very positive family experience.

A strawberry farmer myself as child, we raised a thousand strawberry plants. They told me here in a…read morerecent visit raise 20,000 strawberry plants. Various crops or types come and go; just know it is all delicious, well worth drive. Now the asparagus is almost done. Come early as it sells out right away in the morning. Soon they told me the raspberry crop will be ready. End of July or so. Great Strawberry smell as soon as you drive in. Wonderful fresh strawberry smell in your car ride home. Easy drive out here. The staff are attentive and waiting for you. Enjoy!

I'm surprised to see less than 5 stars! We went for our second year of strawberry picking at…read moreLorence's Berry Farm. We found the operation very well managed both times. They give you a basket and have a system to assign you to your own row for picking. Once done, you wait in line to weigh and pay. Lots of berries on the bushes and it's okay to sample as you go! The strawberries were so sweet and delicious - far more flavorful than you buy at the supermarket. This year they charged $3/lb and I saw a lot of full baskets. It is cash or check only so make sure to come prepared. Plenty of parking available. Call ahead to confirm picking hours, as they do sell out. I also recommend following their Facebook page for the latest picking updates. We didn't buy any this time but I did notice that they sell jams and asparagus at their farm stand as well.

Great little farm to go check out if you feel like getting a little dirty and getting some…read morestrawberries. It seemed like we were maybe a little late in the season or some real pros must have been through our rows a week or two before us because we weren't finding the huge berries. Although we are thinking if we went back in a couple weeks we might get some of the bigger ones. But for 45 mins of picking on a perfect day and 17lbs of strawberries you can't beat the price of $20.

A chocolate lovers paradise! This chocolate shop has so many types of chocolate treats. The caramel…read morepecan chocolates are delicious. The store has cups of chocolate organized by type (fruity, peanut butter, nuts, etc). Next to most of the chocolates are buckets with individually packaged cups holding samples, so it's nice to try it before purchasing. It is on the pricier side, with a lot of the smaller cups being around $15-20 each. The quality and taste is worth it though! They also have a punch card where you get a free cup of chocolate after purchasing 12 cups. They offer free gift wrapping which is a nice touch. Service is friendly. The shop is located in a strip mall with plenty of free parking available.

Chocolate covered gummy bears, chocolate covered potato chips! Sooo many amazing chocolate options…read morehere. Those are just two of my favorites. I love that you can sample anything before deciding what to purchase. I've bought plenty of chocolate bars as gifts for friends and family as well. Everyone I know loves it. The Christmas sets with the hot chocolate bombs are amazing as well. Definitely check this chocolate shop out if you haven't already!

Very well organized. Apples were amazing and the lady that charged us was really warm and helpful…read more Loved everything about it, including the slushies!!! Will be back.

Made my first trip to Sweetland Orchard with a few friends this past weekend and we had such a…read moregreat time! It was a very unique orchard experience. We had ordered a tasting kit which had a large variety of food and drinks to try! We had the Cider Tasting Kit with additional add ons, such as the, Apple Tasting Kit, Heirloom Apple Tasting Kit, Odenthal's Jalapeno and Cheddar Beef Sticks, Shepherd's Way Friesago Cheese, Sweetland Orchard Cider Donuts, Sweatband Orchard Farm Bread Picnic Loaf, and the Vikings and Goddesses Apple Carmel Hand Pie's. Kits are available if you place your order at lease 12 hours in advance. If you do not order a kit, there are items available for purchase as well. You are free to roam to roam the orchard and enjoy all there is to offer. The setting was just the perfect spot for fall, with colored trees around and rolling hills. We brought our kit our to the orchard and had a picnic. We brought a quilt to sit on (there are some picnic tables available, but it is probably wise to bring a quilt to lay down to sit on just in case there are no tables available). Everything was incredibly delicious and I am planning to get back there again soon! It is dog friendly! I love when places allow dogs, it is but probably best to bring your dog only if it will not disrupt other guests or the animals that are on site (chickens, pigs, etc.).

I recently became a member of this awesome co-op on Main Street in New Prague. Their prices are…read moredecent (comparable, if not less than Coborn's), and I was pleasantly surprised of the variety of product she manages to have available in the little shop. Kendra Rasmussen (one of the owners) is so friendly and helpful. She has fresh brewed coffee waiting for you during hours when she's at the shop, and goes out of her way to answer questions. Membership is so worth it. Shopping at Farmhouse Market also gives me a chance to support a small town business.

Always get my strawberries from here!! call ahead if you can't pick your own always freshread more

It was our first time visiting this place and I liked it quite a bit…read more 1. Strawberry The whole point of coming here was to pick strawberry. When we arrived, which was the last day of their operation, we were told to go to a specific row to pick. The berries tasted good and there were enough of them. It is important to pick where they tell you to pick, as most rows have nothing left to pick. They know where one should pick and direct you. They aren't too big in size, not too sweet either. It is solid decent strawberry you will find here. 2. Location It is about 30 or so miles from twin cities, depending on your origin of travel point. It is quite straight forward drive and you can't miss it. Had no trouble finding the place. 3. Price It costs about $2.50-$3 and the box will cost you extra $0.50. So, you can bring your own basket. But I personally like what they have. 4. Bathroom They have 3 mobile toilets, so it is not a problem. You do want to bring your own hand sanitizer if possible. You will need it! It's a strawberry patch, has no building or a shop. So, if you need water, pack it, if you need food, pack it, also don't forget the hand sanitizer. Unlike some apple farms, it is not a business that has shop that carries stuff you need. You need to bring everything you may need. All in all, it is a good place to come to relax and just quietly pick strawberries yourself. It has no extra bells and whistles and services, it is straight up strawberry picking place as the name says.