Thanks so much for a wonderful collard season! Now it's time to plant that area in a winter cover crop to restore some nutrients to the soil in preparation for the next food crop. We truly appreciate all the support you've given us throughout the year!
We've had A LOT of folks come pick collards this weekend - thank you! There are still a few hundred collards in the field, but they tend to be a bit smaller. Because of that, we're reducing the price to $1/head.
Frosty crisp sunrise at Browder's Fresh Pickins! Thankful this morning for this time of year, family, and for folks who support our small farm. 😊
U-Pick Collard patch OPEN daily 7AM - 5PM. Collards are $2/head, cash or check at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430.
Great to see so many of you on opening day at the collard patch! U-pick collards $2/head, cash or check only. Cutting tools, bags, and carts provided. 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. Open daily 7AM - 5PM. Thank you for your support 😊
Our u-pick collard patch will be OPEN this Thursday, November 11th from 7AM - 5PM. Collards are 10 heads for $20. Each bag can hold 10 collards, simply cut off the entire plant at the base. All collards are clean and grit free because they were grown on black plastic (same spot as the strawberries earlier this year). We'll have hand sanitizer and some cutting tools and bags available. You're welcome to bring your own cutting tools and/or bags, if you'd like. If you don't need 10 heads, consider donating some to a neighbor or a friend in need. If you want less than 10 heads, it's $2/head. After you cut your collards, simply drop your cash/check made out to Browder's Fresh Pickins into the black box near the gate. Starting on Thursday, Nov 11th, we'll be open for u-pick collards 7 days a week, 7AM - 5PM. We're at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430.
Interested in local home grown sweet potatoes? Our good friend Michael Combs at Willie Mae Farms is selling his for $25 per 40 lb. box (pictured). Contact him at williemaefarms@yahoo.com if interested.
Farm Update: The collards are really growing well. They're sizing up and should be ready for pick-your-own around mid-November. They'll enjoy these cooler temperatures this week 😁
After a great season, the strawberry patch is closed for the year. We have experienced a torrential amount of rain. Strawberries don't do well with a lot of rain, especially this late in the season. There are no longer any quality, ripe berries in the patch, so we are closed for the season. We appreciate all the support you've shown us throughout the year! Enjoy your summer! 🌞
Our u-pick strawberry patch will be OPEN Sunday, June 6th, 8AM - 5PM. Despite the recent rain, we still have ripe berries in the patch. As we draw closer to the end of the season, it takes longer to fill your baskets. Some of the strawberries are hidden in the canopy. Your best option is to start at the back of the far patch (either towards the left or the center, in the Sweet Charlies) and work your way back up towards the gate.
PS - SHOUT OUT to the folks who found an egg with a coupon for a free basket of berries in the patch. There's still one more in the patch! 👀
14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. $10 cash or check, on the honor system. Thanks for pickin' us! 😊🍓
Huge thanks to everyone who came out today to help us get the patch picked clean ahead of this upcoming rain. We will be closed on Thursday & Friday to allow this weather to pass. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 5th, 8AM - 6PM 😊
BOGO - Wednesday, June 2nd, Buy 1 basket of u-pick strawberries, Get 1 basket FREE! Grab a buddy & come on out to our berry patch. In an effort to get these ripe berries picked prior to the rain, we're offering a BOGO. Today's day of rest in the patch has allowed some more to ripen, specifically in the back left & center of the far patch (Sweet Charlies). There are also more that ripened in the front patch (Chandlers). We'll be open 8AM - 6PM on Wednesday. This time of year, it's going to take longer to fill your baskets, but there are ripe berries in the patch (hidden in the canopy).
Our strawberry patch will be OPEN on Monday, Memorial Day from 8AM - 3PM. This evening we picked the berries pictured below and enjoyed making this together in honor of Memorial Day. As you can see, there are still ripe berries in the patch, but the rain from the last couple of days has decreased the quality of the picking experience. We will be open for folks who want to spend family time at the patch and/or would really like some local berries for their Memorial Day outings, but picking will take longer than it did in the peak of the season.
14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. $10/basket, cash or check only, on the honor system. Thanks for pickin' us!
The 🍓 patch will be OPEN on Sunday, May 30th, from Noon - 5PM. Come on out & pick a basket or two 😊
Browder's Fresh Pickins will be OPEN on Friday 7AM - 2PM. Beat the heat and come out early. 😊 We picked these berries this evening. They taste awesome! It does take longer to fill your basket this time of year compared to a few weeks ago, but the ripe berries are definitely out there. As for hours that we'll be open Sat/Sun/Mon, we're keeping a close eye on the weather as well as picking conditions. As soon as we know when the next time we'll be open, we'll post it here.
After a day of rest, our u-pick strawberry patch has bounced back. We'll be open Monday, May 24th, 8AM - 6PM. Although it was hot today, the weather will be perfect for picking on Monday! The heat has made the flavor really good. The majority of the ripe berries are in the front patch as well as the center/right of the back patch. The ends of the rows always have more than the beginning.
Plant SALE: Buy 2 baskets of strawberries, get a plant FREE. The plant can be a 4-pack or 4 inch. A few of the types of plants we have in the greenhouse are geranium, begonia, herbs, peppers, Swedish ivy, and more 😊
🍓 We're at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. Strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check only on the honor system. We provide the picking baskets.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out to pick today! The patch is currently picked out and we'll be Closed on Sunday, May 23rd to allow more to ripen.
Come have some fun in the sun at our pick-your-own strawberry patch in Smithfield. We'll be open Thursday, May 20th from 8AM - 6PM. Each night we walk all over the patch to check on the plants and evaluate the picking conditions for the following day. The picking forecast report for Thursday: The front patch (Chandler variety) has much more ripe than the back patch. However, since most folks have stayed away from the back patch for several days, it's starting to bounce back a bit. You'll find some luck in the Ruby Junes towards the ends of the rows, especially on the center to right half of the patch.
14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430
$10/basket, cash or check only
Thank you so much to everyone who has come out to the patch! We truly appreciate your support! 😊
Our pick-your-own strawberry patch will be OPEN Wednesday, May 19th, 8AM - 6PM. Of the three varieties we grow, currently, the Chandlers (in the front patch) are the most abundant. It's a great day to come pick a basket of berries in the beautiful sunshine!
Our pick-your-own strawberry patch in Smithfield will be OPEN Tuesday 8AM - 6PM. Come out & enjoy this beautiful weather! 🌞 Since the patch has had some time to recover, there's lots more ripe berries, especially for the Chandler's in the front patch.
Huge thanks to everyone who came out this weekend to pick berries! The patch is currently picked out, so we'll be closed tomorrow (Monday, May 17th) to allow more berries to ripen. We'll walk the patch tomorrow afternoon and determine the next day/hours we'll be open. It will likely be Tuesday, but we'll post for sure tomorrow, as soon as we evaluate the picking conditions. We appreciate your support! 😊
It's the perfect day to come pick some strawberries! We're open Sunday, May 16th until 5PM. I picked some this morning for breakfast and had some extras, so I froze them for later. Here's how we freeze strawberries:
Current Picking Conditions Update: This weekend is an optimal time to come pick strawberries. The weather couldn't be more perfect and the berries are everywhere! We're OPEN Saturday until 6PM, and Sunday, May 16th, 9AM - 5PM. Plenty of parking. Come make some sweet family memories 😊
$10/basket, Cash or Check only
Our strawberry patch is OPEN Saturday, May 15th from 8AM - 6PM. At Browder's Fresh Pickins, we strive to provide a pleasant picking experience, high quality berries, at a fair price. Our farm is easy to find, just outside downtown Smithfield. Our strawberry patch is neat and well kept and we have plenty of parking. Current Picking conditions = Excellent! There are a tremendous amount of ripe berries.
14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430
U-Pick Strawberries: $10/basket, cash or check only
The patch is OPEN Friday & Saturday, 8AM - 6PM. The plants are loaded with epic quantities of ripe berries. Even if you can't make it out until later in the day, don't worry, there will be enough berries for everyone. 🍓😊
If you're looking for a fun activity to do with your kiddos, we did this simple little strawberry DNA extraction science experiment and ours loved it. Here's the details: https://www.genome.gov/Pages/Education/Modules/StrawberryExtractionInstructions.pdf
Come pick some strawberries at our farm on Thursday, May 13, 8AM - 6PM! The patch is so full of berries, it's even attracting dinosaurs. You don't have to walk but a few steps and you can easily fill your baskets. The flavor is especially delicious right now, on all three varieties. P.S. If you were the one who left this cute little guy, we want you to know it's waiting for you in the greenhouse 🥰
Also, Thursday SALE - Pick two baskets of berries you get a FREE 4 pack of bedding plants. We have a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetable plants.
🍓🍓Our pick your own strawberry patch will be OPEN Wednesday, May 12th, 8AM - 6PM. Current picking conditions update: the entire patch is loaded with ripe berries! Even the front patch (which is generally picked the most intensively because it's so close to the gate) has plenty of berries for everyone. Come out and pick a few baskets and enjoy this gorgeous weather while it lasts. Strawberry picking makes for a great after school activity with the kiddos 😊
🍓 Our Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Patch is OPEN Tuesday, May 11th from 8AM - 6PM. We just walked the patch this evening to check on picking conditions, and the ripe berries are everywhere! All three varieties are in full production. In addition to the plentiful berries, the weather is just perfect this week - couldn't ask for better picking conditions :-)
We're at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. Strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check only. We provide the picking baskets. We also offer a variety of bedding plants in the greenhouse.
Here's our hours for the next several days:
Tuesday, May 11: 8AM - 6PM
Wednesday, May 12: 8AM - 6PM
Thursday, May 13: 8AM - 6PM
Huge thank you to everyone who came out to the strawberry patch this weekend!! We'll be closed tomorrow, Monday, May 10, to allow more berries to ripen. We'll be OPEN Tuesday, May 11 from 8AM - 6PM.
Our U-Pick Strawberry Patch will be OPEN Saturday, May 8 from 8AM - 5PM. We walked the patch this evening and all three varieties of strawberries are fully ripe and delicious. Excellent picking conditions! If you're looking for a fun Mother's Day weekend outing with the kids, it's easy pickins! Also, we have available some new herbs, if you wanted to make your mom an herb bowl or add some to her garden. In addition, we have Geranium and Swedish Ivy - you could make her a beautiful homemade hanging basket. 😊
🍓Our U-Pick Strawberry Patch will be OPEN Friday, May 7, 8AM - 4PM. The patch is jam-packed with ripe berries! Here's a little map of our farm that shows where each of the varieties are grown. Note the three areas in the patch that are typically the best areas to pick. Come pick a basket of each 🙂
We're having a Cinco de Mayo SALE tomorrow (Wednesday) - Buy 2 Baskets, Get 1 FREE! Time for some strawberry margaritas! There are an abundance of sweet, ripe berries in the patch - it won't take long for you to fill several baskets.
We're OPEN 8AM - 6PM, Wednesday, May 5th. Our Pick your own strawberry patch is at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. Strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check only. We provide the picking baskets. Our greenhouse is also open with a variety of bedding plants - $3 per 4 pack or $25/flat.
*Here are our hours for the next few days:
Wednesday, May 5th: 8AM - 6PM
Thursday, May 6th: 8AM - 6PM
Friday, May 7th: 8AM - 4PM
Saturday, May 8th: 8AM - 5PM
*As for Sunday (Mother's Day), we'll have to see how the picking for the next several days goes before we can determine if picking conditions will allow for us to be open on Sunday. As soon as we know, we'll update it here and on Facebook.
Our Pick Your Own Strawberry Patch in Smithfield will be OPEN Tuesday & Wednesday, May 4th & 5th with extended hours - 8AM - 6PM. Swing by and pick a basket or two on your way home from work. We walked the patch tonight and there are SO many ripe berries. Plus, it's going to be warm tomorrow, so A LOT more are going to ripen throughout the day. Even if you're coming in the late afternoon/evening, there will still be plenty of berries in the patch. The heat really sweetens the berries up :-)
