Awesome place!! It was cool to walk through the tropical fruit trees and learn more about them from our guide, I am assuming is the owner. We did a virtual walk-through, the owner was currently out of town-- but that's okay, he managed to do a great job informing us even while not being physically there. Kudos to him! Overall, my husband and I had a good time walking through the trees, seeing the fruit, hearing about the owner's plans for his farm, loved this experience, and he let us take some fruit! Super cool guy. Thanks again, from California ! Oh yeah!! You'll more than likely be greeted by friendly dogs! Loved it. read more

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Paid almost $300.00 for 3 orders of sugar apples (sent to 2 different sisters and mine) and we were told to wait and so we waited for them to ripen, but instead, all of the sugar apples became black and hard as stone. Nobody was able to eat even at least one sugar apple in those batches. I requested a refund, but was told that all their sugar apples were like that. Then why did he still send it knowing that it was no longer fresh and inedible? Well, the owner (robert bob) kept my money and I was out $300.00 of my hard earned money. Be careful buying from this man and his business read more

USed a LIving Social special for the fresh gardens tour. THe tour is mainly for the produce farmer Bob sells out of his acre of land. The majority of the trees are from one fruit similar to the lychee, actually sweeter than lychee! We got to taste some of it and other fruits around. The tour was ok, it was hot and the mosquitos were out with a vengeance but neither of those things were Bob's fault so I cannot hold that against him. He did give everyone a fruit basket at the end and he patiently asnwered all our questions. Would I recommend this tour...? Eh, only if you are an agriculture enthusiast or you have children interested in going... As Robert S mentioned, my son and I hit Robert is Here right after to p ick up some fresh fruits and veggies. read more

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I have ordered online from them several times in the past and had good experiences. But this last time the item I ordered wasn't having a good crop so I was told to hang on and they would ship later. No problem. Waited a couple months and checked back and they said they would ship something else to me which was fine. Nothing came. A couple months later same thing - "we'll send something right out". They never did. I really don't care what they send or if they refund the money but they stopped replying. My credit card says too much time has passed to file a claim against them so I got the Better Business Bureau involved but the business will not respond to the BBB either. I don't know what happened - this place used to be so good but now they just take your money and leave you hanging. Total scam now! read more

Well amazing very informative. Very interesting. We had great family time : picking up starfruits which are way delicious than in grocery store. Our guide Bob is a great friendly person. All tour we were escorted with 4 dogs which are family ( mom dad and 2 sons) very friendly dogs. We build great memories for a lifetime. In the end of the tour Bob gave as a bag to pick up fruit , price including in ticket price!!! read more

Fresh Gardens - Food Tours Near Me - Homestead, Florida

This is going to sound like a negative review, but really, what this was; it was an experience. Our friends purchased a voucher for us through Living Social that offered a "C. Family Farm for two with fresh fruit basket." From my experience with family farms in Homestead, typically there's some legitimacy to it. They have a brand, they have a corporate office (on or just off the property). Especially places that do tours tend to have a staff employed, or more than one person on the property. So here's the experience... We had to drive out into the Redlands which isn't such an unpleasant experience. I recommend it for all who have some sight seeing they'd like to do without the cost of getting out of town. The place was out on one of the dirt roads. When we get there, there are several cars parked in front of a house. We see a bunch of people gathered in front of the house so we naturally come to the conclusion that this must be the place. There's even more confirmation once we see our friends who got there before us. So...the farm is a guy's house. Our friends tell us later that when they got there the guy was still in his house and the people gathering were asking others if they were there for the tour, because they just weren't sure this was the place. As we're walking towards the house, I'm telling my husband "this is how horror movies begin." As it turns out our friends had the same thought. There's a dog tied up in front of the house. Everyone is gathered around something and as I get closer I see a fruit platter that Farmer Bob is standing behind. Yes. His name is Farmer Bob. We get together with our friends and exchange glances and they immediately apologize. "For what?" I tell them. Whatever this turns out to be, it's going to be a story I get to tell later. Let's just go for the ride. So Farmer Bob starts the tour and gathers us; a group of maybe 30+ people, with kids scattered within the group. He walks us toward the fields, or as I would like to call it, his backyard. We're still just off to the side of the house but on the back side when he shows us the first tree. We can see pieces of a huge vacuum cleaner scattered on the lawn, including buckets and your typical unused lawn furniture underneath unkempt grass. The first tree was a lemon tree, one of several trees in his 5-acre yard which in the Redlands isn't farming land. At the lemon tree, the lemons looked a lot like oranges, but Farmer Bob insisted that they were lemons, even when someone contradicted him. Farmer Bob talked an interesting game but there were several key phrases he kept going back to during the "tour" that made me wonder if he was a legit farmer or a hobbyist. Phrases included: "weather event" "up and coming" "very resilient tree" My favorite sentence that came out of his mouth, "Legally if your neighbor's trees and it's fruit fall over your side of the fence, it's yours." And that's when he started showing us his neighbor's trees as if they were his. After the lemon tree he showed us a stick in the ground. He said, "that's coffee." NOW. I don't doubt that at one point there could have been a coffee bush there, or that for all intents and purposes he was trying to grow coffee. Mind you, that what WE saw, was a stick in the ground. And that became a running joke as we whiled away the 45 minute tour of a guy's backyard. We spent most of our time making jokes. "Watch out for the coffee!" every time we saw a stick. There was one kid in the group who seemed to have a fear of snakes. We spent some time pointing out fake snakes. Yes. We're horrible people. Yes. It was all in good fun. Yes. Our friends spent 24 bucks to do a tour of a guy's backyard. And the only thing that was comforting about all this is that he managed to swindle a little over 30 more people. When we got to the end of the five acres we could see into his neighbor's yard who seemed to have it going. He was growing palm trees and coconut trees. I wanted to go see HIS backyard. We weren't the only ones who were trying to make the most of this, mind you. I overheard a few people say, "I just want my fruit basket and then we're outta here." And that brings me to the fruit baskets! So you know how United States Postal Service gives businesses and pretty much anyone who requests free small, medium and large Priority Mail shipping boxes? Our fruit baskets were fruit boxes lined with store ads and consisted of half a papaya, a bunch of tiny bananas, and 3 guavas. People ran to their cars the second that fruit box was in hand. I looked up Fresh Gardens Inc. on sunbiz and he's legit in the sense that he's incorporated. At the end of the day, I can understand the guy's trying to make a living. Personally I blame Groupon & Living Social for not doing their own research. So there you have it. Fresh Gardens Inc. is a guy's house. May God be with you. read more

Beautiful afternoon tour to fully immerse yourself in the homestead agricultural scene. Robert is a one of a kind botanical mind who's very warm and knowledgeable about the various plants within the farm. Would highly recommend checking out. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Fresh Gardens with a livingsocial deal my mother got us as a gift. I will admit when we first drove up, it wasn't exactly what we were expecting but we both ended up being pleasantly surprised as the tour began. By the end we found it was a great experience. Now it's not necessarily a farm you'd expect. But what Farmer Bob has done with his 5 acres of land is really neat. It was awesome to see how a non-commercial farmer makes his living 40 minutes from where I live and find out where his fruit goes after it grows. Farmer Bob was extremely knowledgable and presented his grounds extremely well. He shows and educates you on all of the plants and trees that you see even if they aren't looking too impressive at the moment, which I have to say I love his honesty on that aspect. My biggest complaint were all the other people talking while I was trying to listen to Farmer Bob. It's a small tour however about an hour long, so if you're driving out of your way to go out there, I'd strongly suggest making a day out of it and visiting other gems in the area as there are many (which I found out about that day as well: Shnelby Winery, Coral Castle, Fruit and Spice Farm) read more

I agree with Nathalie G., this place is not much of a "Farm" but more like a big back yard with some dead and alive fruit trees..Oh yea, he'll show you his,dead,coffee tree. When the "Tour" was over it seemed like everyone around me felt same way "ripped off" and we headed over to "Robert is Here".. read more

I felt I had to add a review reading some of the others. This was simple and authentic. The groupon was $12 for two people- so to the people below crying it was a waste of their money are either the cheapest people that ever existed or are just high maintenance. The guy who gave the tour was so nice and informative. It is a small scale farm but that just makes you appreciate it even more, it isnt some corporate run huge farm- this is the kind of local farm that grows crops that are sold locally and work directly with markets. Leaving the city and experiencing this was a very nice change for a Saturday morning, I would recommend it to anyone, especially when tropical fruits are in season during the early summer months. The fruit given at the end were perfect too! You can also go back after the tour and pick fruit for a few bucks a pound. read more

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We bought a living social deal for a tour of the farm. My husband and I took my daughter and her friend. We were pleasantly surprised to be greeted by a welcome table with a spread of exotic fruits to taste. Farmer Bob was very welcoming ,taking his time to tell us about all the trees on his farm, injecting a little humor from time to time to keep the group entertained. We look forward to trying the items in the fruit box we got to take home. We enjoyed this experience and would recommend it. read more

Fresh Gardens - Exotic fruits for tasting! - Food Tours Near Me - Homestead, Florida

We went with our nieces and had a great experience...was it hot yes but hello people we are in Florida...The tour was super interesting they got leaves for there mom and one for there dad...interesting leaves one is for medicines and the other one is used in men shaving cream...they picked flowers and all. Thank you for the tour. read more

I went on a tour this morning with my fiance. I noticed some of the harsh comments on Yelp, but couldn't disagree more with them. For starters, the roaming dogs on the property were one of my favorite things about the tour. They are rescues that were left behind when FL experienced hurricanes a few years back. They are the sweetest dogs, and follow you the entire tour without bothering you. Farmer Bob himself was fantastic. He was knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. We picked fresh fruits off the trees, which were delicious, and took 2 bags of fresh picked fruit with us. If you want to complain about the heat and mosquitos, maybe FL isn't the place for you. The tour was truly raw and unfiltered. No frills, just educationally fulfilling. As a FL native myself, I always appreciate learning what's in my own backyard. Thanks again, Farmer Bob. We had a truly great experience. read more

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I had a really great time with Farmer Bob. I had called in advance a couple times to find out when the tours would be and every time he was great about letting me know when they would be. How he got into farming and his passion for his farm was inspiring. He was very nice to me. At the end we got dragon fruit, star fruit, and some other fruits that tasted great! I read more

We went on this garden tour over the weekend with our Living social coupon. What a fantastic deal!!! We toured this 5 acre farm of exotic fruits for about an hour and Farmer Bob gave a wonderful informative tour. He showed us pictures of what the farm looked like in 1998 when they acquired the land, and the grounds were pretty empty. What he and his family has accomplished in just 14 years is amazing, considering they had a few hurricanes that set them back. The farm is lush and beautiful with an assortment of amazing exotic fruits. When the tour was over we received a wonderful basket with 2 types of guava, dragon fruits, and hearts of palm. I had never had fresh hearts of palm (not the usual in a can and pickled) and did a stir fry as suggested and it was absolutely amazing. Also he offered u-pick of the fruits in season, after the tour was over I got a bag full of starfruits for only $2. I went home that night and again with Bob's suggestion I cut the star fruit in thick slices and grilled them and served it with salmon. I suggest anyone to take the tour of this farm, it is well worth it. read more

Fresh Gardens - Dragonfruit, 2 types of guava and heart's of palm!!!! - Food Tours Near Me - Homestead, Florida

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Wow.. What a hidden Gem.. Let's be up front and honest when you first arrive we we're thinking hmmmmm what is this.. But once Bob came out and greeted us with exotic fruit we were good.. What a learn experience .. Bob takes pride in his farm.. At the end of tour we were given a box of samples of the fruits that are grown on this farm.. Great experience to learn about the fruits that are grown in south Florida .. Don't miss an opportunity to tour this farm you will really enjoy it read more

I bought a Living Social coupon to tour Fresh Gardens and called them to make an appointment on a Thursday at 2:00 pm. When we arrived there, it was on a dirt road with a steel gate and a large dog barking at us. We didn't feel comfortable going through the gate while the dog was barking and no one coming to the door. I called the number I was given and, this time, no one answered the phone or came to the gate. I waited about a 1/2 hour, and after repeatedly calling, gave up and went home. Living Social eventually gave us a refund, but I would recommend that people not waste their time. There were no other cars parked on the street so, maybe he didn't get enough people to start a tour. But it was rude to make an appointment with us and then not respond. read more

We purchase a voucher from Living Social, after multiple calls and messages with the machine, we never had a fair chance to schedule. Certificate expired and we lost our money. read more

If you live in the area I would definitely recommend doing it once. You will learn some things on farming business in the Redlands, and also maybe see some trees you've never heard of before. We got a pretty good box of fruit (carambola, green papaya, dragonfruit and mamey) since this was the lowest season. read more

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We took the tour. With our Groupon coupon it was almost free. Add in the complimentary fruit basket, and it was free. I loved the tour and "Farmer" Bob. He knows everything, but he is no know-it-all. He tells you all you really want to hear and no more. If you have a question, he has a simple, honest answer. I have bad knees, and I can't stand for too long, but I made it through the walk. The pace was very gentle. I will recommend this tour to my friends, and I recommend it to you. read more

I purchased a voucher from LivingSocial.com. I will admit, when I got there, it wasn't exactly what I expected. It is not a farm, it is Bob's land where he grows his own trees. Yes, they have 5 very aggressive rescue dogs on the property, but once you get out of your vehicle, they lick you, jump on you, and smell you. They are like guard dogs. Farmer Bob was so polite and was nice enough to come and get my husband, kids and myself out of the car once he got there because we were too afraid to get out due to the dogs. He introduced us to many different fruits and was very knowledgeable about his craft. Just a word of advice, it is a walking tour, so come in sneakers, and pack lots of repellent. There are a lot of sandflies and mosquitoes out there due to the fruit. I came in a long dress and a pretty high pair of slippers. You may not want to bring young kids out there though as my 6 year old complained the minute we began the tour and I had to take him to the car halfway through it, and so I missed out on quite a bit. My only advice to Farmer Bob would be to do something about the dogs, because there is no telling how they may react to certain people. Just chain them up so that way everyone feels comfortable and safe when exiting their vehicles, and so that we do not have to worry about stepping in dog poop throughout the tour. Please do not drive into the property, just park to the left of the gate and wait inside your vehicle until Bob arrives and he will gladly come get you. We learned so much about the trees and fruits. At the end of the tour, Bob gives you some of his fruits in a bag (not a basket like LivingSocial.com says), along with some literature. My fruit was rotten, which made me really disappointed because they were fruits I really liked. It was a nice experience overall. read more

Fresh Gardens - Farmer Bob and the machine he uses to water the crops! - Food Tours Near Me - Homestead, Florida

We signed up for a tour with Farmer Bob through Groupon. .A party of 6 with a box that he gave us to fill up with star fruit ! We honestly had such a great time! Farmer Bob is so knowledgable. My son who is a vegan, was really inspired and got some great tips from him. Farmer Bob does this to give back to the community . Has to be so because the time spent and the fruit given exceeded our expectations for what we paid. Thank you again Farmer Bob! Great Service read more

Fresh Gardens - Food Tours Near Me - Homestead, Florida

I have to be honest, not what I expected. We missed the tour but Farmer Bob gave us a mini tour and some info along with some fruit. The gesture was nice. I did experience Schneblys which made the hour drive worth it. read more

I purchased a deal on Groupon for my fiancee and I to visit on her birthday. This Groupon was for the Fresh Garden Tour which included a tour of a 5 acre farm where we could learn more about exotic plants, the fruits they produce, and a bag of fruit from the exotic trees that we saw on the tour. I read a mixture of reviews but decided that since we loved the outdoors and learning about food, then why not try it out. I couldn't be more right. We had an amazing time. From the moment we got there, we were surrounded by the most friendly dogs you could ever imagine. Farmer Bob, the owner of the farm, told us that these dogs were rescued from homelessness after the terrible Hurricane that passed Florida years ago. It was the most beautiful thing. As we continued on our tour, I was surprised at how much I was learning and the variety of fruits from all over the world. We tried these apple/pear fruits that are common in India, Asian bananas that were so sweet and delicious, and picked star fruit off the trees and ate them while walking. I was so happy that we were able to meet Farmer Bob and take this tour. Farmer Bob was so knowledgeable about his craft and was so incredibly nice. We left with huge smiles on our faces and 2 bags of fruit. We will definitely be visiting again! read more

We had a fun time in the farm tour. I enjoyed hearing about farmer bob's past and how he ended up in the business. I think if you are expecting a large commercial farm you may be let down but if you know what to expect, it'll be a great time. I now know that an entire star fruit can be eaten - its "hand fruit" & passion fruit is delicious! Just being exposed to a few new pieces of fruit which I now buy at the farmers market weekly was worth the cost of the tour. I give the farm tour 4 starts and an extra star for the entertainment value of farmer bob - he can hit some high notes when he talks. read more

I have not been to the farm, but I have ordered fresh fruit from Farmer Bob at Fresh Farms. The fruit is amazing and reading these reviews I am even more excited to be supporting a small operation like this. Bob offers fruits that are hard to find in my part of the country (Texas) and ships for free. I will gladly continue to support small farms rather than give my money to grocery chains where the farmer barely earns anything from it. read more

I purchased the groupon for farm fresh. My kids and I drove of an hour to get there expecting to visit a farm. When we arrived down the dirt road we found a house with at least 6-8 terrifying, aggressive dogs surrounding our car. When no one came out of the house, we waited in our car away from the dogs and called Farmer Bob, who said he would be there at the scheduled time. He arrived and drove in. He instructed us where to park but I opened the window slightly to tell him that we were not getting out of the car until the dogs were locked up. He told his that that was not happening because they were part of the tour. No where on the groupon did it say dogs would accompany us. Since both my kids are allergic to dogs and we were all terrified of the dogs we left. From what we saw, this is a tour of a guy's back yard, not a farm. Save your time and money and don't go. Honestly I think Groupon is getting too big and not being selective with their offers. Seems like anyone can get a groupon now for anything. Yes ti was $19 for the 3 of us to go which would have been fine but we did not get what was advertised. My kids enjoyed Knaus berry farm and Burr's berry farm close by. read more

It's great star fruit and longan season and Bob is absolutely knowledgable about them. Love his dogs Oreo and Lucky. Extremely friendly and sweet. Lucky is probably pregnant and she loves to lick. Bob has another five or six rescue dogs in his yard. You can tell he loves them as much as he loves the farm. The farm is huge, with different trees scattered around. Longan and starfruit seem to grow well approximate each other. Eventually we got over 15 pounds of starfruit, they are succulent, I can live on them for an entire week! Bob is a very generous guy. Highly recommend for any fruitarian! One recommendation would be provision of some tools to help reach the fruit on top. There is one ladder though. My mom was talking about the possibility of some free range chickens in the farm, lol, just an idea. read more