Thursday, June 16, 2022
We are so thankful for you!
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Last two days of the Season!
Sunday, June 12, 2022
Final Week of the Season: OPEN Monday - Thursday, 8AM - 6PM
We are incredibly thankful for our customers!! For our FINAL week of the season, we're having Customer Appreciation Week - that means BOGO on all our U-pick produce! Our pick your own fields are OPEN Monday - Thursday, 8AM - 6PM. Thursday, June 16th will be the LAST day of the season. From now until then, ALL U-pick strawberries, cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash and basil is Buy 1, Get 1 FREE. It's a great time to make your pickles! π₯. There are plenty of strawberries for everyone - most abundant in sections 1 & 4 (Sweet Charlie) and section 3 (Ruby June).
Thank you so much for another incredible season. We're at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. Everything is BOGO this week: U-pick strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check, on the honor system. We provide the baskets. Cucumbers, zucchini, and yellow squash are 50 cents each. Basil is $3. Thanks for pickin' us and for being the most amazing customers around! π€π€
Friday, June 10, 2022
OPEN all weekend 8AM - 6PM
Hello Weekend!! π These berries are delicious! Come on out & pick you a basket or three this weekend. We'll be OPEN Saturday & Sunday, 8AM - 6PM. The patch has an abundance of berries...try some from each of the sections. Our cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash, and basil are in the back patch, between sections 3 & 4 and are really producing. Grab some to take to your graduation parties this weekend! Congrats to the class of 2022!π§π
Thursday, June 9, 2022
SALE on Friday, June 10th, Berries are Buy 2 - Get 1 Free
πSALE on Friday, June 10th: Buy 2 Baskets of pick-your-own strawberries, Get 1 FREE! We'll be OPEN 8AM - 6PM. It's a teacher work day - celebrate the end of the school year & come out to pick some berries with your kiddos. Friday's weather will be absolutely gorgeous. We snapped this pic in the patch this evening. Plenty of berries for everyone. We also have U-pick cucumbers, zucchini, yellow squash & basil.
We're at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. U-pick strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check, on the honor system. We provide the baskets. U-pick cucumbers, zucchini, and yellow squash = 50 cents each. U-pick basil = $3. Thanks for pickin' us π
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
SALE on Wednesday, June 8: Buy 1 Basket, Get 3 Cucs Free!
Our fields in Smithfield are OPEN and ready for pickin'! We're having a SALE on Wednesday, June 8...Buy 1 basket of U-pick Berries, get 3 U-pick Cucumbers, Free! They are delicious! Even though we're a week into June, the strawberry patch is still going strong πͺ By growing three different varieties, it allows us to extend the picking season. Photo credit to our daughter, who loves to make strawberry shortcake π°
Sunday, June 5, 2022
This is what we picked this afternoon. The strawberry patch is making an impressive late season come back. The quality and quantity of berries for being a week into June is awesome! The cucumbers are really coming in well now too! We'll be OPEN all week, Monday - Friday, 8AM - 6PM. Monday's weather forecast = the best of the week for picking, so swing by after work and stock up on some fresh produce for the week.
Saturday, June 4, 2022
OPEN Sunday, June 5th, 8AM - 6PM
Our u-pick strawberry patch is OPEN Sunday, June 5th, 8AM - 6PM with plenty of ripe berries for everyone π Grab a friend, family member, or come solo for some peace & quiet and enjoy the day in the sunshine picking fresh berries! These strawberry banana cars are so fun + easy! Just toothpicks, berries, & bananas π
OPEN Saturday & Sunday, 8AM - 6PM
Thursday, June 2, 2022
OPEN Friday & Saturday 8AM - 6PM
Great news - the weather is looking MUCH better for picking than it's been all week! The heat from the past several days has ripened up the patch and it's time to pick ππ We've been watering the patch a lot with all this heat - Jake was in the patch this morning at sunrise and again at sunset. π Mother Nature never ceases to amaze!
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
OPEN Thurs & Friday, 8AM - 6PM
Hello! The heat from the last couple of days has ripened up more berries. We picked a couple baskets this evening, and it was easier to pick than it has been the past few days. We're getting to the end-ish part of the season so it's not as easy to pick as it was back in April or early May, but if you want some really delicious berries, come on out! We'll be open Thurs & Fri 8AM - 6PM. We also have zucchini & yellow squash (more selection towards the far ends of the rows). Plenty of basil too! And, we even picked our first cucumber of the season today! There aren't really many ripe yet, but you might get lucky & find one too. π Cucumbers = 50 cents each.
Monday, May 30, 2022
OPEN Tuesday - Friday 8AM - 6PM
Sunday, May 29, 2022
OPEN Memorial Day 8AM - 6PM
Saturday, May 28, 2022
OPEN Sunday May 29th & Monday May 30th from 8AM - 6PM
What a beautiful day!! Thanks so much for ALL the folks that came out to pick today! The strawberry patch was picked pretty hard today, and we're nearing the end of the season, so it isn't as plentiful as it once was. There will continue to be some ripening tonight, and we have several other sales happening on Sunday & Monday, so come on out! OPEN 8AM - 6PM Sunday & Monday (5/29 & 5/30).
OPEN Memorial Day Weekend Sat-Mon 8AM - 6PM
Good morning from Browder's Fresh Pickins! We picked some berries this morning for breakfast. The kids love making these fun breakfast stackers
Friday, May 27, 2022
OPEN Memorial Day Weekend SAT, SUN, MON 8AM - 6PM
We're also having a Memorial Day SALE on bedding plants. ALL bedding plants are Buy 1 Get 1 FREE, 4 packs or flats!
We're at 14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. U-pick strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check, on the honor system. We provide the baskets. U-pick zucchini and yellow squash are 8 for $5. To pick squash, simply twist off at the base. U-pick basil is $5 ea. To pick basil, use pruners (provided) to cut off the whole plant at the base. Bedding plants are $3 per 4 pack or $25 per flat. There are twelve 4-packs in a flat. Thanks for pickin' us!
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
SALE: OPEN Thursday, May 26th, 8AM - 6PM
Your cousin called. She said she wanted you to bring this Strawberry Caprese Salad to the cookout this weekend. We've got the berries & basil, and the fresh mozzarella is on sale at Food Lion right now π
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
OPEN Wednesday, May 25th 8AM - 6PM
Our pick-your-own strawberry patch is OPEN Wednesday, 8M - 6PM (+ the rest of the week too, 8AM - 6PM). Plenty of delicious berries! We also offer U-pick zucchini & yellow squash - zoodles!
Sunday, May 22, 2022
U-Pick Strawberries, Zucchini, and Yellow Squash
Quick Farm Update: We'll be OPEN Monday, May 23, 8AM - 6PM. Monday's weather forecast looks like it'll make for a pleasant picking experience. Looking ahead this week, we'll be closed on Tuesday, then open again for the remainder of the week, Wednesday - Sunday, 8AM -6PM. We have lots of strawberries, zucchini, and some yellow squash too! The zucchini & yellow squash are in the back patch, between sections 3 & 4 of the strawberries.
Friday, May 20, 2022
OPEN Saturday & Sunday 5/21 & 5/22 from 8AM - 6PM
Our strawberry fields are OPEN Saturday & Sunday 8AM - 6PM. We have 60+ rows of strawberries to pick from. We also have U-pick zucchini available, just in time for grilling season! First pickin' of the year! Watch the video to see how easy it is to pick. Zucchini is 8 for $5. If you'd prefer to have it pre-picked, grab some from our friends at Chili Hill Foods & Farm, a local Thai Food & Farm Market beside the post office on Main Street in downtown Smithfield.
Thursday, May 19, 2022
OPEN Fri, Sat, Sun 8AM - 6PM
Come make some memories with your friends and family in the strawberry patch π₯° We're OPEN 8AM - 6PM Fri, Sat, & Sunday. Also this weekend, experience Genuine Smithfield - Check out the Smithfield Arts Festival happening on Saturday in downtown Smithfield, just minutes from our farm.
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Life Cycle of the Strawberry
Our U-pick strawberry patch is open all week, 8AM - 6PM. π The flavor of the berries right now is excellent! We grow three varieties of berries - come on out & pick a basket from each section. The patch is loaded with ripe, delicious berries!
Monday, May 16, 2022
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pie Time!
Sunday, May 15, 2022
OPEN ALL WEEK 8AM - 6PM
14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. $10 per basket, cash or check on the honor system. We provide the baskets. Bedding plants in the greenhouse are $3 per 4 pack. Thanks for pickin' us! π
Saturday, May 14, 2022
OPEN this Weekend, 8AM - 6PM
Quick Farm Update: Looks like most of the rain is gone for the weekend. Come on out and pick you a basket of fresh strawberries or three πππ We'll be open today, Saturday, May 14th until 6PM. We'll also be open all day tomorrow, Sunday from 8AM - 6PM. Plenty of berries for all!
Friday, May 13, 2022
OPEN this weekend, May 14th & 15th from 8AM - 6PM
Strawberry patch is OPEN this weekend, Saturday & Sunday, 8AM - 6PM. The.berries.are.everywhere! The weather hasn't exactly been ideal this past week, but we SURE DO appreciate those who have come out to pick. If you're looking to get some more berries before the season is over, I'd come on out this weekend. The exact length of the season is tough to predict, but it's largely dependent on the weather and how well the plants get picked. The season won't last too many more weeks, so don't delay, come pick some baskets this weekend! There are tons of high quality, ripe, delicious berries all over the patch. You can't get any fresher than pick-your-own!
14489 Bethel Church Lane, Smithfield, VA 23430. Strawberries are $10/basket, cash or check on the honor system. We provide the baskets. We also have bedding plants available in the greenhouse for $3 per 4 pack. Thanks for pickin' us! ππWednesday, May 11, 2022
OPEN 8AM - 6PM
Thursday could be your lucky day - we've hidden 3 Easter eggs in the patch. In each one, there's a coupon for a FREE basket of U-pick strawberries! We'll be open 8AM - 6PM Thursday (and the rest of the week too). The Chandlers in Section 2 are the most plentiful. The Sweet Charlies in Sections 1 & 4 have a bit more size to them than they did a week or two ago, though there are fewer of them. The Ruby Junes in Section 3 are the largest, be sure you get the reddest ones ππ
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
OPEN: 8AM - 6PM
Our U-pick strawberry patch here in Hampton Roads will be OPEN Wednesday 8AM - 6PM. We'll be open the remainder of the week, 8AM - 6PM. After a day of rest, lots have ripened & there are plenty of berries for all in the patch ππ
Monday, May 9, 2022
Strawberry Patch Closed Tuesday, May 10
Sunday, May 8, 2022
BOGO Alert: Monday, May 9th, 8AM - 6PM
Happy Mother's Day - Open 'til 6PM today!
Friday, May 6, 2022
Mother's Day Weekend Berries!
Great to see so many folks at the patch today! We still have plenty of berries in the fields for Mother's Day Weekend. We're having a Saturday SALE at our u-pick strawberry patch in Smithfield: Buy 2 Baskets of Strawberries, GET a Basket of Strawberries FREE π We're open Saturday & Sunday, May 7 & 8 from 8AM - 6PM. I picked these beauties this morning as the sun was coming up and they are bursting with flavor this time of year!
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Mother's Day SALE: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8AM - 6PM
There's more ripe berries in the patch than you can shake a stick at right now. There's so many, they almost jump into your basket. Mother's Day Weekend Sale: Buy 2 Baskets of U-pick strawberries, get a 4-Pack of bedding plants FREE. Sale runs all weekend: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8AM - 6PM. Looking for a last minute Mother's Day gift? For all the "sage" advice she's given you over the years, create her an herb bowl. We have basil, dill, chives, sage, oregano, marjoram, lemon balm, peppermint, savory, & thyme. You have a momma cat? She'd like a catnip bowl πΊ. We also have a variety of flowers & vegetable transplants.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Strawberry Fields, Forever