This is a real working ranch and farm. They have a large…read morestrawberry orchid to pick your own. Other times of the year there are blueberry and blackberries to pick. They also sell local produce and sides of beef. The staff gives you buckets to fill with strawberries There are three different types of strawberries spread out in different sections. Some are sweeter than others. There were no signs posted to differentiate them. . We picked all types. After you are finished they will bag and weigh your strawberries, and you will pay by weight. Picking strawberries is a good deal of work, walking on uneven ground and constantly bending to pick. The season runs from December to March, so the temperature is nice. The best way to store the strawberries is in the refrigerator, unwashed, and covered. The ones we picked have so far lasted one week and still taste fresh.

The local farm near me for strawberry picking seems to never be open when both my hubby and I are…read moreoff work. JG Ranch is about an hour and a half away from me, and was the only place open when we had the time, and it was definitely worth the drive. The ranch was pretty easy to find, just a drive down a dirt road following signs to the farm. You pass some chickens on the drive up that you can park and feed for no charge. There's a mailbox that was full of bread upon our arrival, and we also brought our own bread scraps as the website said we could. Pulling up to the farm, you see lots of rows of beautiful bushes as well as a bunch of big ol cows and some babies. :) You can feed the cows for free from a bin of leaves or have a little lunch at one of the tables by the cows. The farm itself is lovely. They're currently in their strawberry season, where you can hand pick strawberries into a bucket, and you're charged by pound. $3.75/lb. Not bad! Behind the entrance they had other veggies available for picking such as kale, rainbow chard, cabbage, lettuce, etc. When we came, a very friendly woman showed us the four different strawberries they had available: wild strawberries, strawberries for chocolate dipping, big giant strawberries good for making juices or drinks, and super juicy strawberries that are supposed to spoil faster. She was super helpful and showed us how the farm was also labeled with markers so we would always know which strawberries are in front of us. One of the farmers was in the back tending to the strawberries and showed us an easy way to pick them off the stem, and he also gave me a big beautiful strawberry that he picked for himself. Paying was easy as they took card with no fee. The payment area was inside a shop with other fresh produce and some baked goods. I know here you can also inquire about fresh meats. Overall we had a wonderful experience here picking strawberries. They also have a blackberry and blueberry season!

Really cute stand.. much more than you see from outside. They currently had oranges, mangos and…read morestrawberries fresh. They even had samples so you can decide what you want to buy. Inside they had jams, jellies, canned items, produce, snacks, etc. the employees were amazing even helping me to my car with what I had bought. Super friendly, reasonably priced. I would definitely go back, next time I will take photos

I've been a regular customer at this location for quite some time, often stopping in whenever I'm…read morein the area. On my most recent visit, I purchased a watermelon that was specifically supposed to be seeded. There were two clearly marked sections--one for seedless and one for seeded--and the gentleman working there even picked out a watermelon for me from the seeded section. I paid over $18 for it, which I considered high, but I didn't mind at the time because I trusted I was getting what I asked for. However, after driving 45 minutes home and cutting into the watermelon, I discovered it was seedless. I wasn't angry, but I felt it was important to call and let the store know about the mix-up as a courtesy. Unfortunately, the response I received was dismissive and unprofessional: "What do you want me to do about it?" That response was more frustrating than the mistake itself. It made me feel like my concern as a customer didn't matter. I've supported this place regularly, but after this experience and the lack of accountability or care shown, I'll simply take my business elsewhere. Customer service matters--especially when mistakes happen. A little understanding and respect go a long way.

The fruits and vegetables are fresh and flavorful. We enjoy getting fresh eggs at First Fruits…read moreMarket. The difference between eggs from the countryside and "factory" eggs from the chain stores is enormous. We drop by two or three times a week because we like our vegetables fresh. Why buy really fresh vegetables and then keep them around the house for a week? No. Get fresh vegetables and, then, take them home and eat them! Besides, it's just nice to stop by for a visit.

This market is super clean, has the freshest produce, great prices, friendly staff, and is local…read more I have to say this is my favorite in the area and should be yours too. They have a great selection! Maybe one day they will sell local meat as well.

Amazon service the feel of the place is amazing and the food and fruit is even betterread more

I absolutely fell in love with this local store. It was so beautiful and had everything I love when…read moreventuring into finds like this. I purchased spicy pickled garlic and pickles both were delicious, created by the Amish and I will definitely be purchasing more when I hit the road traveling north again. I recommend doing a quick stop here if you are near or even making a quick detour. It's worth the stop.

Perfect stop for citrus on your travels- you can sample different kinds and buy bags to go.read more

This is the third of of the flea market triad , along with Market of Marion and Reninger's / Mount…read moreDora. Lots of fresh produce, wider aisles than other flea markets, to the extent that many drag wagons along. Nice mix of vendors and something to do on Mondays.

Well the market was nothing like the pics depict on the website so I was a lil' disappointed. Most…read morevendors were out of water and one actually said he only bought one case of water to sell. I guess I was used to the old Sanford Flea Market which had indoor and outdoor booths along with decent merchandise. Unfortunately this was a one time deal for me because I like to support small entrepreneurs.

Mount Dora Marketplace is a great spot to fuel up and they have a variety of options so everyone in…read moreyour party can be happy. My daughter and son-in-law enjoyed CYO pasta bowls, my grandson had a kids meal from the BBQ joint, and I opted for Lebanese food. The market offers inside seating and the portions match the price point. The pasta eaters had Alfredo creations, one with fettuccine and the other with rigatoni. A grilled cheese and side of Mac and cheese was ordered at the BBQ spot for my grandson, and I opted for a chicken tawook platter with hummus and rice from Beirut Bites. The 2 chicken skewers were well flavored and the hummus was fantastic, but the pita slices and rice were average. The customer service was excellent. The pasta peeps very much enjoyed their creations and the grilled cheese was enjoyed. Unfortunately, little man couldn't eat the Mac and cheese because it was flavored with peppers and had some kick. For an adult, it was tasty. All in all, this was a great spot for lunch. We filled our bellies and departed with leftovers.

If you are looking for a cute historical town near a body of water, this one has lots of walkable…read moreshops with various memorial benches to people watch. There are numerous eateries, sweet shops, shopping, and even a book store! I think there's something for everyone.

We placed a order for oranges on December 3rd and here it is one week before Christmas and none of…read moreour orders have been delivered yet. When we went there to ask for the status of our orders, we were told they were NOT shipped until after December 13th!!! That is horrible service. When I called to ask why the late shipping, the owner hung up the phone on me! How is that for service after spending money for Christmas presents, they will not be delivered until after Christmas. The owner's rude treatment of a customer says it all with her "I don't care attitude."

We must buy from local businesses for the economic health of our community, and as for our personal…read morehealth, local produce is the best thing we can do for ourselves. In this regard ,Reed's Groves is a must. With a roadside stand on some days, in season, located in downtown Ocklawaha, Reed's Groves offers the most fabulous citrus--all grown at local groves. Short of stopping at a single grove in season, there's nothing better than this. Reed's offers a variety of citrus, navels, locally crossbred grapefruit, a variety of delicious, nutritious citrus fruit. Also, at the seasonally open store in Weirsdale, there's local honey, preserves and a wide variety of produce--onions, eggplants et cetera.What better gift to your health, what better gift at all?