What a wonderful farm! When we arrived, we were immediately greeted and had a friendly discussion…read morewith the employees about the proper way to harvest the tulips we had come to pick. Then we walked down to the lovely tulip field to pick our own tulips. While there are only about 6 rows of tulips, they are absolutely gorgeous. You're also allowed to pick the bulbs and bring them home with you, so I can't wait to try growing my own next year. It's a great way to spent an hour or so picking your own flowers and supporting a local business. I'll def have to come back for if they do other food picking later on in the year!

For several years I have been trying to convience Mark to get on board with joining a Connecticut…read moreFarm that participates in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) without much luck. However, the stars finally aligned this summer after he finally realized two things 1) We eat a ton (not literally...ok maybe literally) of vegetables year round and 2) He saw the diversity of produce one of his co workers' received each week from a CSA at Bishop's Farm last year. CSA programs provide a great opportunity that links the farmer directly to the consumer It's a great way to cut out the middleman, develop a relationship with a local farm and get weekly or or twice monthly fresh produce during the spring and summer growing season. Over the winter we signed up and paid a membership fee to buy "shares" for the spring and summer growing season. These membership fees do vary by farm and depends on things like production costs, what produce you receive, and growing season. Beckett Farm had the option of an early Summer Share and a Regular Summer Share. The early Summer Share ran from May to the end of June. Pick up throughout the entire season was on Mondays from 4-7pm. If they had "left over or extra" we had the option to purchase additional items. From the first week we knew that we had made the right decision - fresh asparagus, lettuce, radishes and beets were filled our first box along with lemon basil - a new to me herb. The difference between fresh picked asparagus cooked on the grill and what you find in the grocery store is like night and day. During the summer we opted for the Summer Share where received a box of produce every other week. We chose this option instead of the weekly share since it is just Mark and I we were not sure 1) how much produce we would get each week and 2) how much of the food that we received we would actually eat and how much would go to waste. I am happy to report that only about 5% or less went to "waste". The rest was happily eaten and some itemzs (like the snap peas and green beans) have been frozen for winter use. The produce varied from week to week depending on what was ripe and ready to be harvested. Some weeks we had a variety of different fruits and vegetables and other weeks we had a lot of the same thing. This was trulely an adventure and definately got Mark and I out of our comfort zone. It forced us to try things (like mustard greens and japanese eggplant) that we would probably not bought on our own. That's one of the beauties of Becktt Farm and CSA program in general - the ability to get fresh fruits and vegetables and a chance to expand your culinary horizons. I also loved the fact that I received an email each Monday before our pick up to let us know what would be in our shares. I can honestly say this was an awesome experience for Mark and I and we can't wait until 2013 to sign up again!

Great local produce & very friendly staff. Also don't miss the ice cream freezer & breads! Prices…read moreare reasonable given the high quality of offerings. One stop shop for a nice quick meal.

Always a good experience. Great products and produce. The young Staff is friendly and…read moreaccommodating. Will be getting my pumpkins from there soon.

I bought a carton of farm-fresh brown eggs, 16 oz chocolate milk and 1/2 gallon whole milk…read more The lady behind the counter was friendly and pleasant and the HUGE cat sitting on the counter appeared to be pretty chill as well. It was my 1st visit with a girlfriend and plan on coming back.

Mid spring and much more still needs to grow. Even the cattle. The Farm store was open and fresh…read morestock of frozen meats were light, but the season was still ramping up. There were of jarred goods, spices, cheeses, and homemade crafts were available for purchase. Inside the rustic down-home barn has been comfortably converted to enjoy a browse of artifacts from days gone by. Service was exceptional and information can be provided. If you have any questions about the farm or its farm-share or items in the store the person(s) minding are happy to answer.

I was driving up through Connecticut for a meeting when I stumbled upon this gem. I needed to pick…read moreup some fresh ingredients for dinner but wanted to find a farm stand or market rather than going to a grocery store. I did a bit of searching on my phone to find one that was close to the path I was traveling, I-91. It was also hard since it was a Friday technically "in winter" which is not the best time to get lucky finding a random farmers market. I was super excited and impressed when I pulled up to Garden Farmers Market. Not only do they grow a lot of their products on site in green houses, it was all organic! They have a wide selection of fresh greens they grow on the property. There is also a small dairy, juice and meat section, as well as some packaged products and spices. They had almost everything I was looking for. Unfortunately like most small markets they tend to carry mostly in season produce. It is a great place to find fresh organic produce, would be wonderful for someone who juices or anyone who wants organic food. Since it is hard to buy all organic, I would definitely return to buy the certain fruits and vegetables I choose to buy organic. Best of all I got a jar of raw honey for $5.99and the staff was very nice and inviting to the customers! A few cons: The prices are high (but you have to keep in mind its fresh organic produce) They don't have a scale by the produce so you can gauge what you are spending They are only open fri & sat

Does not seem operational? What? And no answer on the phone. Should have called and taken a hint.read more

What an incredible treat!…read more I'm pretty sure when I pulled into this sweet farm, my jaw dropped as I drove up the hill. Turning off the road, you are immediately greeted by a beautiful farm house. Continuing your drive, the view just gets more and more spectacular. They have easy parking right next to the blueberry bushes and SO MANY rows of blueberry bushes giving an abundant number of berries for you to choose from. They have different types of blueberries (who knew?!). Rows are well kept which put my fears of poison ivy aside. They also have various syrups, jams and spices for sale which were beautifully packaged. Prices were reasonable and it's so incredibly important to support your local farms. I got to meet the family who owns it and they were the sweetest, answering all of my blueberry-related questions. I will 100% go back and stock up soon!

Outstanding beautiful blueberry pick your own farm. Nice folks, great vistas, fresh bushes, very…read moreclean and Joanna and staff very pleasant. A fun family day.

I'm a little nervous to say this because they might be sold out next time I go... but their farm…read moreeggs are the most incredible pillows of egg-fluff I have ever had!!! I have been following this start-up farm since the very beginning, and have watched the care and passion for the Earth and the Animals be curated. I have been walking the farmland with my camera and painted the barns. I'm so excited for what this next season will bring! P.s., the carrots are off the charts!!!

Good stuff,fresh,tasty,healthy, let's support sustainable farmers,their livelyhood depends on…read moreit,strive to eat healthy.

Grew up in Rocky Hill and have been living 5 mintues away for two years and FINALLY stopped at…read moreGilbert Farm to grab their native sweet corn. We've had corn from other local farm stands, but I'm happy I finally got to support farmers in my own town! They had a much larger selection than I expected, with fruits & veggies from other loc farms, as well as their own. I was also pleasantly surprised to see they take credit cards, which is great! I'll be stopping here a lot more often & can't wait to get flowers next spring!

Great farm to purchase flowers and holiday wreaths. They are very accommodating and nice to talk to.read more

Savitsky Farm is an amazing family run farm located on Cato Corner Rd in Colchester. They sell…read moreproduce, eggs, and more from their farmstand. On their property, Debbie also has a few small cottages for selling (mostly) vintage or handmade items. Savitzsky Farm is a staple at the Colchester Farmers Market. They're huge supports of local businesses; even selling some products at their farmstand. They give back to the community and help those in need. They even made/sold masks during the pandemic. This is a business that I am proud to support and promote.

Absolutely love this farm! We try to get our eggs here as much as we can. They are so big and so…read morefresh! This weekend they had a plant & veggie sale, and we definitely loaded up on plants, veggies and a raspberry bush for our garden! Very affordable, and we love supporting our local farms. They also have a little cottage where you can buy authentic vintage farmhouse decor. We took home a cute white pitcher & a milk bottle. The owners are so very friendly & helpful too, which makes the experience even more special.