Disappointed last year and again this year. They advertised their peach and blackberry picking, but…read moreall the peaches were tiny, rock hard, and sour. Blackberries were also very acidic. Gave them another chance this year because they're not too far away, but what a waste of time. Blacklisted them forever.

Bought 7 - 1 gallon Boxwood Bushes at $28.99 each last spring/early summer and planted them watered…read morethem up until early fall.....This year only one of the bushes grew contacted Thies Farm and was told because of the harsh winter that's why they probably didn't come back (without even looking at the bushes) .....All Bushes were planted at the same time and nourished the same ....same sunlight, water, and care all to be told there is nothing they can do and offered me to purchase the same bush only available in a 3 gallon for 42.99 no discount, no nothing......I WILL NEVER PATRONIZE THIS ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN‼‼‼ I even had the tag from the bushes.......

We have been to this locally owned orchard several times and have enjoyed it every single time. My…read morekids absolutely love the free playground and the animals you can pet, and honestly, I love them too. The free tractor ride is such a nice bonus and always a hit. All of the picking spots are wonderful and make for such a fun family outing. The bakery on site is also amazing and always has the best goodies. Overall, this is one of our favorite places to visit and we always have a great time.

A nice alternative to some of the bigger and more popular orchards around St. Louis and across the…read moreriver in Illinois, Braeutgam Orchards is definitely a place you'll want to visit in the Fall for your annual pumpkin and apple picking traditions. Crowds were manageable and any line we stood in (whether it was for the tractor to take us to the orchard or in the bakery to buy goods) didn't take long to go through. Loved that there was no additional fee to ride the tractors to the orchards. The one downside is that while there is a bakery, there is no food stall to buy lunch or snacks like chips or hot dogs. If you plan on spending a portion of your day there, you'll want to be sure to bring a cooler with food. We made the mistake of assuming there would be things to buy for lunch and we left starving after snacking on a couple of apple cider donuts.

Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve is a peaceful little escape right in…read moreCollinsville, IL that is perfect for slowing down your day and taking in some good nature vibes. They have a few miles of hiking trails, but beware they are kind of hard to follow and it's really easy to get lost, but also pretty easy to get back on track! They have farm animals you can feed, pet, and check out along with vintage farm equipment dotted all over the farm. It's free to visit and is definitely a local hidden gem in this town!

I stopped by this evening about 4:30 to take a look around. It is a gorgeous, small farm with lots…read moreto do! There is a gorgeous garden, which is a photographers playground -- bees, beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds pollinating all around and enjoying the sweet nectar. Flowers everywhere -- it is so beautiful! It was super quiet as I walked around, it was just me and two hikers that went down to the little trail and back. This is such a wonderful play for kids! There are turkeys walking around loose, that just pass by, so used to humans, obviously. There are two pigs in a pen, a few goats chilling on their tables and a horse, two donkeys in the barn. Friendly, and curious if I had treats to give. (Which you can feed some of the animals, others have signs not too.) Groundhogs running around too but they do hide! Not scary at all. Lots of space for a shaded picnic lunch and a good sized play area for kids. It's well worth checking out. It is gorgeously maintained and the animals are beautiful, so very well taken care of. Just go, already -- It's good for the soul! :) Will definitely be back.

When I want fresh from the farm produce, I enjoy visiting Thies Farm in Maryland Heights. I often…read morevisit after a leisurely walk through Creve Coeur Park. They have a great selection of fresh fruit and vegetables as well as a variety of jams and jellies. During the month of October, you can choose from an assortment of pumpkins and gourds. Kids can enjoy Pumpkinland with activities such as a corn maze, swings and a straw-castle. Fall vegetables during November and Christmas trees in December. Stop in at Thies Farm for Fall fun and fresh produce!

Fresh plants & fall decorative produce, jams & jellies & salad dressings. Great pumpkin land for…read morekids & adults.

You know Spring is right around the corner when Stuckmeyers opens! Cannot beat their quality and…read moreprice on vegetable plants and what a great variety of flowers! Also enjoy the summer market with homegrown veggies. Staff is always super friendly and helpful.

There's so much to do here for little kids! We were here for about 90 minutes and still didn't get…read moreto everything. My 3 yo loved the bouncy area, the barrel and hay rides and all of the photo ops. I wish they had some sort of food truck for snacks and real restrooms instead of port a pottys. I'll keep coming back each year for the fun festivities for the kiddos.

My Grant's Farm experience has been limited to the Christmas light show and Christmas village…read moreexperience but recently I've added the Clydesdale tour which was fantastic and a one of a kind experience getting to meet these magnificent creatures. My brain wasn't working correctly and we missed our tour time but the guide was kind enough to take us along during their tour. Mind you, we got there an hour and a half early but the brain cells died or something. Anyway, we got to pet the Clydesdales and had a close encounter with one. These horses are huge and very beautiful. We got to see a couple of them getting bathed and they were so gentle and well-behaved, I was quite impressed! The tour includes a free adult beverage or water for those under 21 or those who prefers a water instead. Our tour guide was amazing. I think she said her name was Linda. She was very kind and didn't even want any gratuity explaining that her role is a volunteer one. She's a retired educator and you can tell with the patience she had with her rather large tour group. The ticket price for the tour was pretty reasonable for the experience you're getting. You do pay for parking but you can take the tram for free to the village area for more activities. Unfortunately, we ran out of time the day of our tour so we didn't make it up to the village. You can take the trails (bike or on foot) and visit the farm though! When it's nicer outside, I fully intend to do so.

1st time visitor(was there as a kid) Did the Tour of the…read moreBudweiser Clydesdales Tram ride after the tour Very pretty walk through the area around the farm On hot days, not a lot of shade in food court May want to invest in more umbrellas/shade areas Good for families and anybody with kids Can feed the goats,etc It looks like hours are limited to weekends, but not sure if only a summer thing though Definitely worth visiting, but expect a lot of kids though

They are knowledgeable and personable, great customer service. I am impressed that their local,…read morefresh, sweet corn is available this early in the season, in supermarkets in the St. Louis area!

Decent pumpkin patch and would be great for families with small children. They have food trucks…read moregames and kids rides. The bad is that it is a dust bowl and with wet weather a mud bowl. Too costly for most. I do like reasonable priced and plentiful pumpkins if that is the end goal.

Bowood Farms is my go-to for almost all things plants. Is it because I'm a sucker for the…read moreaesthetics? Maybe. Does it help that it's walking distance from home? Perhaps. Regardless, I appreciate that they have a great selection of plants, and I particularly love shopping their small plants selection. They have a pretty solid batch of what's in season for a more affordable price, and I've had much better luck raising them as opposed to their bigger plants. The staff is knowledgeable and efficient. They also have workshops and plenty of supplies, so it's a nice one-stop shop (and I'm trying to keep this review separate from their restaurant). Their pots selection is also generally good, although they can be just as seasonal as the plants. Overall, I recommend checking out Bowood Farms, if not just for the nice little stroll.

Bowood Farms is one of my favorite places! I have been so lucky to participate in more of their…read moreBowood Studio workshops. Most recently, I attended their earring making workshop and their pet painting portrait. It's always such a fun, informative, and meditative experience. All the instructors are incredible. I love being able to learn techniques and tricks, i get to create a keepsake and can take what I've learned with me! It's Before or after the workshops it's such a treat to explore their plant selection, paining/sketching journals, and ceramic vases.

YES! A successful berry picking trip was completed this morning by yours truly. Saturday morning,…read moreYelpers Stephanie S. and Kathi M. and I made the trek all the way to St. Peters, only to have the farm closed for picking at 8:45am! WTF? They were that busy! I was bound and determined to go again and thus hatched my plot to get up early (and I'm NOT a morning person), arrive at the farm early, on a day during the week, when rain was in the forecast. This time, my plotting yielded success! Lakeview Farms is a pretty small U-Pick operation that's in St. Peters. It's really easy to find (score!) and has raspberry and strawberry patches. They also have pumpkins and gourds in the fall. They have a good website with up to date information on picking seasons. They also have a recorded message. They tell you to call the day beforehand to make sure picking conditions are good. It's hard to know when they are going to be picked out for the day. They say they are open from 7:30-11am but they often close way before 11. GO EARLY. Like 8am at the latest! Otherwise you might have trekked out there for nothing. One cool thing about this farm is that instead of going on a picking free for all, they give you your own area to pick in. That way, no one is infringing upon your territory and they can keep track of where has been picked over so the next person who comes to pick goes in an area with riper, not yet picked berries. That's a good model in my mind! When you arrive, you get your container(s), they tell you where to pick, and you do your thing. Then you go pay (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) and they either weigh your bounty (for strawberries) or do it by the container (for raspberries). I picked raspberries this morning and they added up to be less than $2 for one of the standard sized grocery store containers that costs a good $3-4. And you are REALLY buying locally! AND it's fun for kids and adults! They also have something called "digging for diamonds" where you can dig in sand hills for shiny rocks. The sky was ominous and it looked like it was about to pour when I left, so I was in a hurry and didn't ask about it. Another tip: A lot of the raspberries that are ripest and juiciest are in the middle of the bushes, which are thorny. You might want to bring a pair of garden gloves to prevent the ouchies! Oh yeah, and wear tennis shoes. There is mud and the grass is sorta long. I'd give this place 5 stars if I didn't have to get there so darn early to pick! But then again, props for it being a small locally owned place. And CHEAP. I definitely will be back SOON!

This was our first time here and it was fun! We picked strawberries (raspberries are in season…read moretoo). The price is cheaper than the grocery store, but a little expensive compared to Costco. However, you don't get an experience at Costco! When you check out, fill out a card for a pint of free strawberries for the following summer. Also, hold onto your crate! Bring it with you the next time you go picking and get a discount! The staff is friendly and efficient. Definitely going back soon! Easy stress free outing with small kiddos.

They have beautiful, various plants. A great selection & really good tomatoes, & other vegetables…read morein season!

This has been a family tradition for our family for over 30 years. Started with my own kids and we…read morenow take our grandkids. Pumpkins of all sizes. Great kids area.