Schuh Farms is one of my favorite stands in the various farmers markets around Seattle to pick up…read morefresh strawberries. Coinciding with a recent visit to Deception Pass for the low tide in June, we decided to visit the actual farm stand up in Mt. Vernon on the way. This location consists firstly of a little building in front with a drive through and walk up window serving freshly made fruit smoothies, coffee, and ice cream. The only menu with pricing is located on the drive through side so it's a little inconvenient for walk ins! But at least for strawberries, they get fresh fruit right from the farm (we saw them walking in several flats of Rainiers as they opened up in the morning). Otherwise, the main store is in the barn-looking building behind that. When we visited in Mid-June, they were selling tons of different plants (50% off!), lots of freshly baked pies, and tons or strawberries! When we first walked in at 9:30 AM, the strawberries had literally just been brought to the stand; they were fresh as fresh can be. They had two varieties for the day: Albion (as with most Day-Neutral varieties, these are mediocre, but still better than grocery store varieties), and Rainier, one of the most flavorful varieties grown in Washington. We picked up a half flat for only $20, and would have bought more if not for the fact that we had already purchased 8 pounds of Upick Puget Crimsons from another farm just the previous day. We opted to also hit the little cafe to pick up one of Schuh Farms famous strawberry milkshakes. Strawberry Shake, 20oz ($8.50) - So delicious, the decadent dessert and ridiculously thick, rich, and creamy. Does this milkshake consist of strawberry blended with strawberry ice cream to amp up that fruity flavor? The strawberry is exceptionally jammy and it stays jammy even when the drink warms up. It somehow never gets watery like melted ice cream! (5/5) I've been buying from Schuh Farms ever since moving to Washington and I plan on continuing to be a customer in future years. Now I know there's a big advantage driving up to the farm instead of just stalking their stands at the farmers markets in town!

Cute farm stand/market. Everything is on the expensive side. The pumpkin squash selection was huge!…read moreThey even had a roadside coffee, stand with ice cream and blackberry shakes and pies that all look delicious. Everyone that works there was friendly and enthusiastic.

This place is a heaven of beautiful smells and contrast for the eyes !!! Love…read more So nice the staff was

Went on a search for trees! had many selections but some of them didn't look very healthy. heard…read moregood things about this place, but got there and was a little disappointed.

Family fun for generations. Love to send greenery to my family for the holidays. Great wreaths and…read morethe cutest deer lawn animals have made excellent gifts.

I have known the owner since high school and am deeply blessed by being able to call him friend…read more The Holly Farm during the Christmas Season is filled with love, gentleness, and all the sights of Christmas! And if it's snowing, all the better! If you have time and small kids or even older ones, an afternoon visit to the Farm will give your family memories for a lifetime.

I'd like to give a shout out to Good Boy Farms!! Such a great experience filled with hospitality,…read morekindness, joy, creativity, and a breath of fresh air! Had a fire pit to cozy up to including warmed spiced cider while shopping for our Christmas Tree. If anyone has yet to visit them, I'd suggest you do!! A gem of a farm and crew. Truly. The owners have created a magical spot, and it's only the beginning from my understanding. They have homemade ornaments, stockings, wreaths, and much more. I believe this is the last weekend open. So if you're looking for something special to add to the tree, or want to check out the scene, stop by! They also plan to open a farm stand. Unsure specific details yet, but I look forward to see what they unfold.

Great spot for a tree! Lots of friendly and helpful people, great for kids, a great selection of…read moretrees and other decorations! We will definitely be back.

Love this tree farm! They have always been so welcoming and friendly. We bring our dog and then…read morewonder around picking out the perfect tree. They wrap it up in twine netting which makes putting it up in the house so much easier and the prices are fantastic! We go back every year!

From the owner: U-Cut Christmas trees Handmade noble fir wreathsread more

It was worth the experience, and the staff/family were so friendly. The trees were on the skinny…read moreside. I will give the other trees about 2-3 more years until they're found to be the "perfect" tree for some families. We were lucky enough to take one home. The trees cost half the price of what you pay for at the precut locations. Parking was easy; a lot of people were in and out. They bail the trees and provide you twine if you have none. They only accept cash or checks. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a Christmas tree.

Great Place to find a good reasonably priced Christmas tree. We got a beautiful Nobel Tree that…read morewas about 8 feet tall for only 58.00. The owner was friendly and I like the fact that they are open every day from 10-4 so you can go when it isn't so crowded. Over all I would give this a A+ rating for overall product, price and service. We will be back next year. Thank you, Fish Creek Tree Farm!

This was my first time visiting the RoozenGaarde Tulip Festival, and by the time we left, I was…read morealready saying, "We need to come back next year." I've seen photos of the tulip fields before, but nothing prepared me for seeing them in person. The colors seem to go on forever, and there are so many different varieties of tulips. Everywhere you look feels like a postcard. Honestly, the pictures I took don't even come close to capturing how beautiful it is. A little tip for anyone visiting: wear garden boots or rain boots if there's been recent rain. The parking area is gravel, and some spots can get pretty muddy. Thankfully, there are plenty of porta-potties near the entrance before you head into the farm. The staff were so friendly and helped direct everyone where to go. As you walk toward the fields, you get a little preview of the tulips ahead, and I remember thinking, "Wow, this is beautiful." Then we got into the actual fields and realized that was just the beginning. There were so many great spots for photos. On the day we visited, the sky had those big fluffy white clouds, and the colorful fields reminded me of the Teletubbies landscape my son used to watch when he was little. It felt almost surreal. I also loved that this is clearly a family farm. There was food, a gift shop, and even a catalog where you can order bulbs to grow some of these beautiful flowers at home. The whole area has that small-town, community feel that just makes you slow down and enjoy where you are. Knowing that your visit helps support a local family farm makes it even better. And the mountain backdrop behind the tulip fields? Absolutely incredible. Every time I thought I'd found the prettiest view, I'd turn around and find another one. If you're thinking about going, do it. Just be sure to stay on the paths and help protect the flowers for everyone else. This was one of those places that left me smiling the whole drive home.

The Tulip Festival was such a great experience overall and absolutely worth the trip! Yes, it was…read morebusy but honestly, what do you expect at a popular spring event? The crowd comes with the territory. What really stood out was how well-organized everything was. Staff were actively directing traffic for parking and foot traffic which made the arrival process surprisingly smooth given the turnout. It's clear the organizers put thought into the logistics. The flower variety was truly awesome! Sooo many stunning colors and blooms that you just don't see every day. If you're a photography lover then this place is a dream. Every corner was practically begging to be photographed. They did have concessions on-site, which was convenient but my one suggestion would be to bring in a couple of food carts or local vendors to mix things up. The options were pretty basic. Think hotdogs and the usual staples. A little more variety in the food department would really elevate the whole experience. Minor food note aside, it was a fantastic visit and a perfect way to spend a spring day.

Great tree farm. It's awesome that the Douglas fir start at $80. Thanks for the great service!!read more

Enjoyed going here in the past but their prices are too high now. $110 for a 6ft noble fir or…read morenordman fir is too much. Very sad. Cheaper to get a tree from Haggen.

Brandywine Nursery is a wholesale nursery that will also sell to the general public. Their…read moreselection of plants is fabulous as they have about 70 acres of plants to choose from. I would recommend sending them an email or giving them a call if you want to spend some time looking around. You will probably want them to give you a tour of the grounds and point you in the right direction to the various plants. You can't beat the prices here. We bought around 40 plants that would have cost at least three times what we would have paid at a retail nursery. Lastly, but probably the most important part of this review, the people working there are simply wonderful. You just couldn't ask for nicer or more knowledgeable employees. We were helped by Jess and Andrew, and they simply couldn't be nicer or more helpful than they were. If you need plants, go to Brandywine. You will not be disappointed and you'll get a great deal on some great plants.

From the owner: Brandywine Nursery, Inc. is a wholesale nursery in Mount Vernon, Washington; located about 60 miles…read moreNorth of Seattle and about 60 miles South of the Canadian Border. Nestled in the farmlands of beautiful Skagit Valley, Brandywine Nursery has been in the horticulture industry for over 40 years. Shipping throughout the United States shop our inventory today at Brandywinenursery.com