Pick-Your-Own
Summer is almost in full swing! Children are going to be freed from school soon and you’re probably trying to think of really fun things to do with them. All you know is that you all need to get out of the house. If you are saving money by planning a stay-cation or just looking for something to do on the weekends, there are plenty of local opportunities to bond with your family as well as support your local farmers who grow great fruits and vegetables.
Pick-Your-Own is a great excuse to get out of the house on weekends—it teaches everyone about locally grown food and the benefits of fresh produce—as well as fostering respect for the Earth and the dedicated people who work it. PYO does not only bring you closer to your food, but it is also one of the greatest joy of life to stand in the sunshine eating fresh fruit and berries after you pick and wash them. It helps that the products you’ll pick will be the best you’ve ever had; nothing tastes better than sun-warmed fruit. The Pick-Your-Own community offers everything from apples in the fall to okra, tomatoes, and zucchini in the summer. Strawberries are available in late April through June, Blackberries, and blueberries in the summer months.
There’s no limit to what you can do with what you pick. Berries can be used in pies, jams, jellies, cakes, salsas, sauces, beverages, or even just eaten as a snack. Fruit can also be thrown into any of the above and tomatoes are great in salads, homemade pizzas, spaghetti, and with salt. Any way you eat it, it’s going to be delicious because locally grown food elevates any dish you make.
Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and enjoy the experience. Most Pick-Your-Own want you to bring your own containers to take your haul home. There may be an entry fee or the price will be based on weight.
Most farms have websites where you can check out what kind of produce is in season and they can also be found on Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s website: www.picktnproducts.org
BUT, a good rule of thumb with anything agriculture—call before you go to make certain nothing has changed. You never know when something unexpected may have happened to limit a crop.
Below are many of the Pick-Your-Own operations all located within the 21 counties of West Tennessee. If you’re looking for more information, please visit their websites or give them a call. If you are a pick your own, and we missed you, please give us a call at 901-840-4800 and we will add you to the online version of this article!
If you’re unable to make it out to the farm, the 2018 September/October issue has a list of farmer’s markets in West Tennessee, which will all be opening very soon.
List of Pick-Your-Own by County:
Benton County
Mike’s Produce
1050 Hargis Road
Camden, TN 38320
731-220-2927
Mikekatrutsa@yahoo.com
www.facebook.com/MikesProduce/
Carroll County
Ulderich Blueberry Farm
1705 Ballcreek Rd,
Buena Vista, TN 38318
(731) 586-7009
7am-Dark
Crockett County
Green Frog Farm
554 Johnson Grove Rd,
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-3319
greenfrog412@gmail.com
Contact for best picking times
Decatur County
Blueberry Ridge Farm
2523 Campbell Rd,
Decaturville, TN, 38329
(615) 268-4539
June 10th - End of July
Call before you go
Yum Yum Veggies
1115 Box Rd,
Darden, TN 38328
Daylight Hours, no small children
Dyer County
Bud's Berries
2000 Hurricane Hill Rd,
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 676-8116
Opens end of June/beginning of July Follow on Facebook for
current hours
Lenox Apple Orchard
475 Richardson Hill Road
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 694-8942
Fayette County
Wilson Blueberry Farm
4085 Highway 193
Collierville, TN 38017
901-581-1531
www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=wilson%20blueberry%20farm&epa=SEARCH_BOX
Gibson County
Cowen Farms
17 Skyler Ln,
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 234-3549
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Green Acres Farms
158 Medina Highway
Milan, TN
(731) 686-2004
dcparkins@charter.net
Greenacreacresmilan.com
www.facebook.com/greenacresfarmmilantn/
Hardeman County
Blueberry Ridge Goat Farm
915 Cox Road,
Mercer, TN 38392
(731) 658-4352 or (901) 734-5375
blueberryridgefarm@gmail.com
Mon-Tues, Fri-Sat Dawn-Dark
Falcon Ridge Farm
22630 Hwy 18 North,
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5200
www.facebook.com/falconridgefarm.net/
Plum Berry Fruit Farm
23610 US Hwy 64,
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 659-2926 or (731) 433-8112
mackcarterjr@aol.com
Sat-Sun 8am-4pm
Pinerowe Vineyards
574 Hwy 368
Grand Junction, TN 38039
731-764-2580
Call after 5 pm for hours
Winchester Farm
6400 Old Highway 64
Whiteville, TN 38075
901-831-8786
Winchesterfarm.com
https://www.facebook.com/winchesterfarmtennessee/
Hardin County
Barb’s Berries & Farm Fresh Produce
18760 Hwy 69. S,
Savannah, TN 38372
765-414-5731
www.facebook.com/BarbsBerries/
Call for availability & hours
Culbertson Farms
200 Gillis Road,
Savannah, TN 38372
731-925-4872
svnnhcjean@gmail.com
Open 8am ‘til dark
Sunday thru Thursday; Fridays 8-5; closed Saturdays
Call availability
Henderson County
Blue Goose Blueberries
2735 Blue Goose Road
Huron TN 38345
(731) 307-2036
www.facebook.com/Kitsranch-Bluegoose-Blueberries-363267297472933/
Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Henry County
Blueberry Acres
2060 Herrondale West Rd,
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 243-3190
Call for berry availability. Blueberries available July through the 1st week of August.
Open Mon-Sun, sunup to sundown.
Obion County
Dixie Chile Ranch
3135 E. Union Grove Rd or 3241 E. Union Grove Rd,
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 225-0456
dixiechileranch@gmail.com
Call ahead for availability
Shelby County
Jones Orchard
5201 Big Creek Church Road
Millington, TN 38053.
901-873-3150
www.facebook.com/Jones-Orchard-323266456355/?ref=ts
Hours 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Windermere Farms and Apiaries
3050 Woodhills Dr,
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 326-6379
www.facebook.com/Winderemere-Farms-Apiaries-219999251759/
Check their Facebook page for updates
Weakley County
Vine & Branch Farm
1623 Chestnut Glade Road
Martin, TN 38237
731-799-3124
www.facebook.com/Vine-Branch-Farm-112510048786601/
They have mainly blueberries and blackberries, but occasionally have other produce available