Great U-Pick for fresh farm to table strawberries. Lots of fun to be had when you want to get…read moreoutside and enjoy the fresh air and come home with beautiful berries. They also have a small market and concessions area for strawberry shakes, shortcakes and lunch options. There is a beautiful venue on site for a special occasion for showers, weddings and reunions or corporate events.

Pigeon Cove is a small farm that offers a "U-Pick" strawberry experience. We have picked…read morestrawberries here for 2 years in a row and it was a great experience both times. Each time I have showed up on a weekend in January and they were not too busy. There is a dirt lot to park in next to a large covered area where they offer fresh food items as well as a souvenir shop. Unfortunately I did not try the food but from what I saw, it looked great. There are many rows of strawberries to pick from. At one point we had the whole field to ourselves. There are so many beautiful strawberries that are plump and ready for picking. They provide you with a flat that holds 10 lbs, but you can overfill it to 15 lbs or maybe even more. The price is very reasonable at $3.50/lb. This is my go to strawberry picking farm. As long as they are open, I will continue to come here once a year.

My fiancee and I had an amazing time on our tour! My cow loving woman loved being able to be up…read moreclose and personal. It was very obvious that the owners love their animals! It was awesome seeing how each animal reacted to them when the tour guide Nate walked up to them! We will definitely be coming back with more friends and family!

If you're a Highland Cow lover, it's a must! When else are you going to get up close, and the cow…read moretongues get a little too up close, and personal with you?! It all started when we checked in and got our first cup of feed for the day. A short stroll over to their petting zoo led us straight to the donkeys, goats, and some of their youngest Highlands. We strolled around their petting zoo while we wait for our tour to start. After a proper introduction to all of the animals in the petting zoo, we loaded onto a tractor driven by an infant and a farm dog and were taken farther onto the property and there they were! There were at least a dozen Highlands ready for eating! We were given buckets with pellets and the feeding began! Feeding the cows was absolutely hilarious. Loved to see all their wildly different personalities. Some a gentle as a butterfly, some charging at you like a bull after a red flag! We loaded back up on the tractor (yes, the baby was still driving) and headed back to the front where, thankfully, there was a handwashing station. What a fun and funny experience on this close knit family farm!

Whenever we have company to come stay with us, we always make sure to take them to Hollis Gardens…read more The team here are constantly rotating the flora. After the freeze this year, I was concerned that there would be not much left, but I can tell a lot of care was put into surviving this past freeze. The grotto did take a little bit of damage, but I know it'll be back. The fish are super big and thriving as usual. The fountains are always running. It's always so beautiful. Kudos to the team that keep it epic!

Hollis garden is a cute garden area and very well maintained despite the grueling Florida heat. It…read morewas a welcome addition to our day in Lakeland.

Meacham Urban Farm really is a special, hidden gem in downtown Tampa. For an area with very little…read moreaccess to supermarkets or fresh groceries nearby, Meacham serves as a healthy alternative for the community providing locally grown produce, meat, milk, bread, honey, and (my personal favorite) fruits and juices. If you're not a huge fan or soda but often crave something light and bubbly, I'd highly recommend the Big Crush ginger beer that they sell. It's super refreshing, comes in a handful of flavors, and tastes great in a mixed drink or cocktail. Be sure to block off a little extra time during your visit to tour the property where they have a small apiary, chickens, friendly farm cats, and different rotational crops like micro-greens, herbs, vegetables, and tropical fruits!

This farm has been on my go to list for a while now and I finally made it!…read moreFrom what I understand, the warmer/summer months there isn't a lot of growing going on, so I'll have to return in the fall and winter to get a really good feel for this urban farm. I will say, it's definitely in an urban area, I like the use of the space and that it has it's own parking area! I looked at what was stocked in the cooler on a Friday afternoon, the day they stock their goods and only walked away with some purple potatoes. There was a lot of meat from a couple of suppliers and it was quite pricey...BUT I've been looking for a local meat supplier. I'll need to dig into details on who they are, where they come from and their practices... I believe there are some harvest gatherings/festivals/meals or something they do, at least once a year. A friend and I were going to go this past fall but for some reason we didn't. So we said this time around, if they do offer something in the fall, we definitely want to check it out! I will add this to my list of local farming spots to get fresh and locally grown produce and other stuff!

Took our preschool playgroup here and I also attended a field trip at one of my older kids schools…read more It's done pretty much the same way the kids go out on a hayride to feed the animals everyone is asked to bring some kind of plain tortilla chips. They have playground equipment, a barn areas for a small classroom, and picnic areas for eating. animals are super friendly and well cared for. Staff is very responsible and friendly. Safety is the first concern so proper shoes and behavior are strictly enforced. Heidi would recommend for any birthday party or field trip.

Was here for a five-year-old little boy's birthday party. The hosts did a fabulous job of…read moreentertaining the children. Everyone felt safe. The children had a blast feeding the animals tortilla chips and grains from a bucket. Nice pavilion picnic area. At least 14 picnic tables totally covered and in the shade. Check it out. Great place for a child's party.

What a fantastic experience! I've been wanting to visit this blueberry farm for a couple of years…read morenow. They were open this past Friday at 7:30 am. It was perfect timing for this early riser. Do check their posted seasonal u-pick schedule on their website or FB before making a special trip. Blueberry season typically starts in April and runs into May. The dates are posted weekly. It was easy to find and very close to Valrico. Especially if you're coming from Lithia Pinecrest Rd. There's a pathway that leads you to the parking lot once you get to Neal Rd. It's a short walk to the covered barn where you will receive your bucket. Just tie it tight around your waist so that it doesn't fall under the weight of the blueberries. The bucket holds up to 6 lbs. It's such a well organized process. The farm is huge. There were at least 10 families there, and I rarely saw them. There were so many beautifully ripe blueberries ready to be picked. The Jewel clusters of berries seem to fall right off when you touch them. Be sure to cup your hands underneath it. The Emerald variety is larger and tend to stay clustered together. I picked a mixture of both varieties. Before I knew it, the bucket was halfway filled. It was such a fun experience! So much so, that I'm hoping to do it again before the end of the season. It's such a happy place! The ladies who run it are so friendly & kind. They're even selling local honey from Sam's Honey Bees. Everything is so delicious! I also appreciated the shoe scraping & hand washing stations. Again, everything is so organized. It's a must if you're looking for great blueberries and/or a great family experience. Just do it. You'll be rewarded with fresh berries, and a peaceful retreat from urban life.

I was just starting the process of figuring where to go to pick blueberries, and I saw Karen V's…read morerave Yelp review, and my mind was made up. I went to their website and signed up for their newsletter, which was helpful because they sent out notice saying they would be open the upcoming weekend with hours of operation. I went early on Saturday morning, arriving about 9 am, and they were already busy. Fortunately, they have a huge field of blueberry plants: both Jewel and Emerald. They are also super organized which I love: someone directed me where to park and then I went to main building next to the field where I was handed a bucket with strings on it to tie around my waist in order to leave both hands free for picking. I picked a few pounds in no time, and checkout was fast and easy. They had short sleeve and long sleeve shirts for sale, but they were out of their baseball caps. So, even though this was a bit of a haul from Tampa, it was definitely worth the drive.

We had an amazing wedding! such a beautiful place and the team there is amazing. Mrs.Sandy is…read morewonderful! We truly had the most amazing time and highly recommend it for anyone getting married.

Almost Heaven Farm is an affordable, all-inclusive venue that takes the stress out of wedding…read moreplanning and provides the wedding day you've always envisioned. We booked our wedding date with Sandy in March of 2020. Little did we know that the pandemic would disrupt weddings for the rest of the year. We locked in February 2021 just in time. Touring the venue, you'll notice the wide open spaces, beautiful trees and the well-kept grounds. There is a ceremony area, large pavilion (barn), dance floor area and a gazebo. There is also a bridal cottage, fully-furnished with a bathroom and kitchen. The grooms area is a cozy space with all the necessities a groom and his guys would need day-of. There is even miniature zebu cows, since it is a farm! They are located in the back of the venue in their own fenced-off location. Sandy, the owner, is super kind and wants you to have the wedding you want. She works with you in the months leading up to your big day. You simply send her ideas of your vision and specific things you want. You choose the vibe, decorations and the details of every aspect and she makes it happen. The all-inclusive part is a big perk. The catering, dj, bartender and wedding photographer were all included in our package. Sandy is your wedding planner and you get a staff on wedding day. You only need to set up a cake and catering tasting and choose a photographer from the options she has. You work with the DJ to set up all the music you want. Sandy is ordained and she can serve as the officiant as well. Our year long engagement flew by during the pandemic. 2/27/21 came around quick and before we knew it, we were walking down the aisle. Our wedding day was as beautiful as we imagined. Sandy and her team got the vibe and feel we wanted, spot on. The day ran smooth and everyone from her staff made us and our guests feel welcomed and comfortable. We highly recommend Sandy and her venue Almost Heaven Farm for your wedding needs.

#234 Way out Rt 60,…read morepast strip malls and fast food joints lies Brandon Farms farm stand. You can buy assorted veggies and fruits and Strawberries, lots and lots of strawberries. And if you can't wait they make a rightous shortcake right there. Made with pound cake and your choice of whipped cream or soft serve. Large is $4 and the not large is $3. That's the best way to describe these. No, maybe the best way to describe them is YUM.

This is a family tradition - the strawberry shortcake is so sweet and fresh from the field! That…read morestuff we buy in the store can't compare to the fresh strawberries we ate here. The strawberry pizza was my daughter's favorite. Super friendly owners and the line moved quickly.