Every year, my parents cultivated a large garden and orchard. I helped to weed, water, harvest, can and preserve fresh fruits and vegetables. There was enough produce to share with friends and neighbors.
But despite all this, I inherited a black thumb. My husband jokes that plants come to our house to die. (It’s true!) Not to mention that we have a minuscule yard and no space to carry on the family tradition.
Instead, I’ve discovered the joy of U-Pick farms. Whenever I feel the urge to channel my inner farm girl, I hop in the car and go.
Here are our picks for U-Pick farms that are within a two-hour drive from Columbus and Phenix City. If we missed your favorite farm, please comment below.
(Note: Be sure to call ahead before you go! Some locations are open by appointment only)
Backyard Orchards
- Strawberries, blueberries, peaches
- 585 HWY 431 North, Eufaula, Al 36027
- Phone: 334-695-5875
- Visit website
Champion Blueberries
- Blueberries
10137 Ga. highway 18, Pine Mountain, GA 31822 - Phone: 706-315-3336
- Find on Facebook
Cook Family Farm
- Strawberries
- 2621 Hudson Mill Road, Hamilton, GA 31811.
- Phone: (706) 457-4684.
- Find on Facebook
Lane Southern Orchards
- strawberries
- 50 Lane Road
Fort Valley, GA 31030 - Phone: 800-27-PEACH
- Visit website
Oakhurst Farm * by appt. only *
- strawberries
- 19719 GA Highway 219, West Point, GA 31833
- Phone: 706-615-2081
- Visit website
Randle Farms
- Blueberries
- 9215 Lee Rd 54, Auburn, AL 36380
- Visit website
Sweet South Strawberry Farm
- Strawberries
955 W. Moores Crossing Road, Thomaston, GA - Phone: 706-656-0965
- Find on Facebook
Taylor Orchards
- Strawberries, peaches
- 1665 E Fall Line Freeway, Reynolds, GA 31076
- Phone: 478-847-4186
- Visit website
Twin Oaks Fun Farm
- pumpkins, strawberries
- 1946 Johnstonville Road, Forsyth, GA 31029
- Phone: 678-544-0756
- Visit website
The Rock Ranch
- Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes
- 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA 30285
- Phone: 706-647-0337
- Visit website
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