The farms and farmlands of the Essex National Heritage Area have a rich and vibrant history that has helped to define the character of the region. Together with our heritage architecture, our maritime industries and industrial heritage, our town commons and museums, farms make up an important piece of our landscape. Supporting local farms today will result in land conservation, a stronger local economy, and sustainable local agriculture into the future.
Purchasing locally grown foods means healthy, safe and satisfying meals for you and your family. A wide variety of products is available – fruits and berries, vegetables, goat cheese, delicious ice cream and baked goods, as well as unique products from llama wool to rare varieties of flowers and more. Shop the farmers’ markets, pick-your-own berries during the summer, discover native plants for your gardens, or just appreciate the vistas of working farm land. Enjoy, appreciate, and support the farms and farmland that contribute so much to the Essex National Heritage Area!
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Amesbury[top]
- Pender's Farm
- 90 Middle Road Amesbury, MA 01913
- (978) 388-1684
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Map - Description: Pender's Farm sells hay and silage.
- Established: 1945
- Cider Hill Farm
- 45 Fern Ave Amesbury, MA 01913
- (978) 388-5525
- www.ciderhill.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open early May - Thanksgiving, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Cider Hill Farm is a full service farm stand loaded with fruits and vegetables, many of which are also pick your own. Cider Hill also has perennials, vegetable plants, potted and bedding plants, hanging baskets as well as food and novelty products.They also participate in 2 CSA's.
- Established: 1981
- Events & Festivals: Fall School Program
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 58B (Amesbury) onto Rte. 110 West. Turn right at first set of lights onto Elm Street and follow it to the rotary, downtown Amesbury. Turn right at the rotary onto Market Street (Rte. 150). Turn right onto Fern Ave. Farm is on left.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own.Community Supported Agriculture Program. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
Beverly[top]
- Sweeney's Greenhouses
- 523 Standley Street Beverly, MA 01915
- (978) 922-7036
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - November 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Sweeney's is located in the Prides Crossing section of Beverly. They offer cut flowers,nursery stock, perennials, vegetable plants,hanging baskets, holiday decorations,gourds, corn stalks, potted plants,bedding plants and salt marsh hay.
- Established: 1950
- Directions: From Rte 128 to Rte 22 North toward Beverly. Take 2nd right onto Standley Street. Greenhouses are on both sides of street.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery.
- The Food Project Farm at Long Hill
- 572 Essex Street Beverly, MA 01915
- (781) 346-6729
- www.thefoodproject.org
- Map
- Description: The Food Project involves youth in growing and marketing several types of vegetables, melons, and honey to Cape Ann Farmers' Market in Gloucester,Cabot Street Market in Beverly,and Marblehead Farmers' Market.Their goal is to also provide fresh produce to local food pantries.
- Established: 2005
- Visitor Information: Restrooms.
Boxford[top]
- Ingaldsby Farm
- 14 Washington Street Boxford, MA 01921
- (978) 352-2813
- www.ingaldsbyfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - December, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m .
- Description: Ingaldsby Farm is a designated tree farm.The full service farm stand offers fruits and vegetables, plants,decorations and a wide assortment of quality food items.
- Established: 1911
- Events & Festivals: Hay rides, birthday parties, school/educational tours, window box planting classes, wreath-making classes. Fall weekends feature music, food, apple and pumpkin picking.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 54, (Rte.133 west).Follow Rte. 133 to Georgetown Center.Turn left at lights, then bear right, continuing on Rte.133 west for three miles into Boxford.Turn right onto Washington Street. Ingaldsby Farm is one mile on right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- King's Tree Farm & Nursery
- Route 133 Boxford, MA 01921
- (978) 352-6359
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - Christmas, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., closed Mondays.
- Description: Cut your own Christmas trees. Also nursery stock, perennials, & herbs.
- Established: 1973
- Events & Festivals: Walking tours to school groups, Girl & Boy Scouts, etc.
- Directions: Located on Rte. 133, West Boxford. Three-tenths of a mile west of West Boxford Village, on right side.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Herrick Tree Farm
- Herrick Road Boxford, MA 01921
- www.herricktreefarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Thanksgiving weekend and every December weekend before Christmas. 9am to 4pm.
- Established: 1981
- Directions: Interstate 95 to Exit 52. West on Topsfield Road towards Boxford, 1.25 miles. Right turn onto Georgetown Road proceed for .75 miles. Left turn onto Herrick Road, right at first turnoff.
- Visitor Information: Christmas Trees.
Byfield[top]
- Courser Brook Red Deer Farm
- 2 Fruit Street Byfield, MA 01922
- (978) 465-7826
- Map
- Description: This farm grows red deer, fallow deer, white face herford's and black angus animals. People interested in purchasing a half or whole animal, should contact the farm to arrange the purchase.
- Parker River Alpaca Farm
- 114 Orchard Street Byfield, MA 01922
- (978) 462-7056
- www.pralpacas.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open by appointment only.
- Description: Parker River Alpaca Farm Is home to 39 registered alpacas who have won many ribbons. They make custom felt hats including a gentlemen's fedora. Call for details on the Local Spin In.
- Established: 1998
- Newbury Perennial Gardens & Nursery
- 65 Orchard Street Byfield, MA 01922
- (978) 462-1144
- www.newburyperennialgardens.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - October, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Newbury Perennial Gardens & Nursery offers a large selection of plants, nursery stock and seeds. They have Garden Center Display Gardens and they are part of the Perennial Plant Association.
- Established: 1979
- Events & Festivals: Self guided tours (with a map) of the 10 acres of display gardens ($6, adults; $4 seniors and children under 12).Ongoing workshops and classes.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 55, the Central Street, Byfield/Newbury exit. Head east on Central Street for 7/10ths of a mile.Take a sharp left on to Orchard Street. You will find the nursery 1.2 miles along Orchard Street on the right.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
Danvers[top]
- Folly Hill Farm
- 126 Elliott Street (Rte. 62) Danvers, MA 01923
- (978) 774-0282
- Map
- Season & Hours: Spring and Fall.
- Description: Folly Hill Farm is open in the spring and fall to sell bedding plants, potted plants, flowering hanging baskets, perennials, vegetable plants and Christmas trees.
- Established: 1945
- Directions: Rte. 128 to Rte. 62 East towards Beverly. The farm stand is on your left.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Gibney Gardens
- 15 South Liberty Street Danvers, MA 01923
- (978) 777-4039
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - December, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Gibney Gardens produces dozens of fruits and vegetables. They also offer perennials, vegetable plants, Christmas trees, potted plants, bedding plants, holiday decorations and more. Gibney's Gardens has been certified with the former Partners with Nature Program.
- Established: 1972
- Events & Festivals: Tours, Corn Festivals
- Directions: Rte. 128 to Exit 24 (Endicott Street), turn left off the ramp and proceed to the end of the street. Turn right and you are on Rte. 35 heading toward Salem. Approximately 1/2 mile you will cross a bridge, take the next right which is South Liberty Street. Gibney's is located 300 feet up on the right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Clark Farm Stand & Greenhouse
- 163 Hobart Street Danvers, MA 01923
- (978) 774-0550
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - December, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Clark Farm was established in 1728 and has been run by 10 generations of the Clark family. The Farm has the designation of a Bicentennial Farm. They offer several different fruits and vegetables as well as many other items.
- Established: 1728
- Events & Festivals: Marblehead Farmers' Market
- Directions: Rte. 1 North to Center Street Exit. Drive 1/2 mile and take a left onto Hobart Street and Clark Farm is 1/4 mile on the left. Rte. 35, travel into Danvers Square and take Hobart Street. Clark Farm is 1 mile on the right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Connors Farm, Inc.
- 30 Valley Road (Rte. 35) Danvers, MA 01923
- (978) 777-1245
- www.connorsfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: May 1st - October 31st, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: The Connors family has been farming for 5 generations. They have a full service farm stand with produce, bakery products, and a large assortment of annuals and perennials. They also have an ice cream stand.
- Established: 1904
- Events & Festivals: Hayrides, June: Starwberry Festival
- Directions: Rte. 128 to Exit 23, Rte. 35 North. Follow for 5 miles and Connors is on the left. From Rte. 1, turn right onto North Street. Follow to the end and take left onto Rte. 35 North. Connors is 1 mile on the left.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Kane's Flower World Inc.
- 64 Andover Street (Route 114) Danvers, MA 01923
- (978) 774-6911
- Map
- Season & Hours: Year round, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Kane's sells Christmas trees, nursery stock, perennials, vegetable plants, floral arrangements, hanging baskets, holiday decorations, gourds, cornstalks, potted plants and bedding plants. All plants, except those that are exotic, are grown locally.
- Events & Festivals: Poinsetta open house in December
- Directions: Located on Rte. 114 between Danvers and Middleton.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Spates Farm
- 16 Summer Street Danvers, MA 01923
- (978) 774-3807
- Map
- Season & Hours: Farmers’ Market, summer Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
- Description: The Spates Farm provides flowers and herbs to the Marblehead Farmers Market and the Wenham Museum Fair (August).
- Established: 1956
Essex[top]
- Giddings Farm
- 158 John Wise Ave (Rte. 133) Essex, MA 01929
- (978) 768-6826
- Map
- Description: Sells horse hay.
- Established: 1670
- Directions: Rte. 1A in Ispwich to Rte. 133 East toward Gloucester. Farm is on Rte. 133 between Rte. 1A and Rte. 22.
Georgetown[top]
- Nunan Florist & Greenhouses Inc
- 269 Central Street Georgetown, MA 01833
- (978) 352-8172
- www.nunans.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open Year Round. Hours change seasonally.
- Description: Nunan's is a full service florist, nursery, greenhouse and garden center on a 25-acre facility. They offer Pumpkins, holiday decorations, Christmas trees, nursery stock, potted plants, perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, bedding plants & much more.
- Established: 1917
- Events & Festivals: Open House in Spring, and at Christmas time the 70+ greenhouses are opened for viewing of the poinsettias. Seminars and classes throughout the year. Scheduled landscape design consultations.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 53B, Rte 97 North. Nunan’s is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Wheeler Brook Farm
- 57 Jewett Street Georgetown, MA 01833
- (978) 352-8289
- www.wheelerbrookfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Mid June - Halloween, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Wheeler Brooke farm offers a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables, including pick your own. Also hay and straw.
- Established: 1970
- Events & Festivals: Agricultural and educational tours; planting , weeding, and harvesting activities; special classes arranged to suit age and interest.
- Directions: I-95 to exit 54B. Take Rte. 133 approx. 2 miles, turn right on to North Street for 1.6 miles. Bear right at the fork on to Jewett Street. The farm will be about .6 miles down the road on right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Ingraham Christmas Tree Farm
- 167R Nelson Street Georgetown, MA 01833
- (978) 352-8083
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open the day after Thanksgiving - mid December. Weekends 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.; Weekdays 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Description: A designated tree farm that allows you to choose and cut your own Christmas trees.
- Established: 1977
- Directions: I-95 North to Exit 53B (Rte. 97). Drive 2 miles, passing a garden center on the left. Take the next left onto Nelson Street.
- Visitor Information: Christmas Trees.
Gloucester[top]
- Marshall's Farm Stand
- 120 Concord Street Gloucester, MA 01930
- (978) 283-2168
- Map
- Season & Hours: Spring and Fall, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Summer, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
- Description: Marshall's offers fruits, vegetables, plants, Christmas trees, holiday decorations, food products, bulk compost and pine bark mulch. In addition they also have their own brand of beverages.
- Established: 1967
- Directions: Rte. 128 to Exit 13, Concord Street. Turn North on Concord Street and proceed for 1 mile, going straight at the intersection with Atlantic Street. The farm stand is located on concord Street on the left.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Fryklund Tree Farm
- 250 Concord Street Gloucester, MA 01930
- (978) 281-3666
- Map
- Description: A designated tree farm that offers nursery stock, mulch and manure.
- Established: 1979
- Goose Cove Gardens
- 26 Gee Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930
- (978) 281-7816
- Map
- Season & Hours: Mid April - mid October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Goose Cove Gardens is a retail nursery that offers nursery stock, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, and bedding plants.
- Established: 1991
- Directions: 128 North to Gloucester. At rotary travel 3/4 way around and exit to the right onto Rte. 127 North, Annisquam. Travel 3.1 miles. Gee Avenue will be on right. Travel up Gee Avenue until intersection, go straight through and nursery will be on the left.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery.
Groveland[top]
- Harmony Hill Farm
- 28 Uptack Road Groveland, MA 01834
- (978) 521-0981
- www.llamaladies.com
- Map
- Description: Harmony Hill Farm raises llama for breeding stock and shows them at Eastern States Exposition. Visit their website for more information.
Hamilton[top]
- Meadowbrook Farm
- 247 Essex Street Hamilton, MA 01982
- (978) 468-3030
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open 2 weeks before Easter until October 31st, 6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Meadowbrook Farm grows and sells a large selection of vegetables. They also offer a variety of other food products and novelty items.
- Established: 1947
- Directions: From the South: Take Rte.128 North to Exit 18. Turn left over Rte. 128 on Rte. 22 and stay on 22 for 6 miles, the farm will be on the right. From the North: I-95 to 133 (toward Essex). Take Rte. 22 which will be on the right and 5 miles down the road the farm is on the left.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
- Green Meadows Farm
- 650 Asbury Street Hamilton, MA 01982
- (978) 468-3720
- gmfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 1:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Green Meadow Farm is a certified organic grower that produces a wide selection of fruits and vegetables as well as meats and Thanksgiving turkey's. They sell a nice assortment of food products, many of which are certified organic.
- Established: 1980
- Events & Festivals: Hayrides, walking tours, self guided tours, school groups, birthday parties, corporate events and sustainable dinners. July: Blueberry Festival, September: Harvest Festival.
- Directions: I-95 North to Exit 50 (Topsfield, Rte. 1 North). Continue on Rte. 1 passing Topsfield fairgrounds then look for a large blue sign on the right indicating right turn for Green Meadows Farm. The right turn will be onto Ipswich Road. Continue for 1 1/2 miles then take a right onto Asbury Street. The farm stand is a mile down on the right. From I-95 South take the Rowley/Georgetown Exit (Rte. 133). Turn left off the ramp then turn right at the light and follow Rte. 1 South to Ipswich-Topsfield Road. Turn left at the light onto Ipswich Road. (Signs will indicate toward Bradley Palmer State Park). Continue on Ipswich road then take a right at Asbury Street. The farm stand is a mile down on the right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own.Community Supported Agriculture Program. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
Hathorne[top]
- Hathorne Greenhouse
- 450 Maple Street Hathorne, MA 01937
- Map
- Season & Hours: Monday - Friday from 9:00a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Saturday's in May and June, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Description: This operation is unique because it uses a greenhouse to provide horticultural therapy and vocational support to special needs adults. Tours are available, contact the farm for details. At the retail outlet, you will find herbs, pumpkins, potted and bedding plants, as well as seasonal arts and crafts items.
- Events & Festivals: Annual spring plant sale.
- Directions: I-95 to Rte. 62 West. Turn left across from the State Police station and follow the signs for Hogan Regional Center then the greenhouse.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
Haverhill[top]
- Hansen's Tree Farm
- 1100 North Broadway Haverhill, MA 01832
- (978) 374-9466
- Map
- Season & Hours: November and December, weekends, call for times.
- Description: Three generations of Hansen's, dating back to 1935, have operated Hansen's Tree farm. On site is a old farm house from 1775.
- Established: 1935
- Directions: I-495 North to Exit 50. Stay in center lane to the stop light and go straight across Rte. 97 on Monument Street. Drive to the first stop sign and turn left onto North Broadway. The farm is 4 miles on the left.
- Visitor Information: Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Turkey Hill Farm
- 380 Middle Road Haverhill, MA 01830
- (978) 372-9474
- www.turkeyhillfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: PYO in July & August, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., November, weekends and Veteran's Day, daily; Thanksgiving - Christmas, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Description: Turkey Hill Farm is a designated tree farm that also offers pick your own berries cut flowers and Christmas trees. They also sell honey and maple syrup.
- Established: 1979
- Events & Festivals: Informal tours at anytime for customers, camps and schools.
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 52. Follow Rte. 110 East toward Merrimack 1 mile. Turn right on Middle Road and proceed for .7 miles to the farm on the right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Wally's Vegetables
- 799 Amesbury Road (Route 110) Haverhill, MA 01830
- (978) 374-9039
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open year round, weekdays 9:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., weekends 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Wally's Vegetables offers dozens of fruits, vegetables, plants, holiday decorations and Christmas trees. They also offer several food products and specialize in Polish food featuring kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, pirogue and fresh rye bread. Every year Wally's has a small display in the Fruit and Vegetable barn.
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 52 bear right onto Rte. 110 East (Amesbury Road). Proceed for 1.8 miles and Wally's is on the right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Willow Spring Vineyards
- 840 West Lowell Ave Haverhill, MA 01832
- Map
- Season & Hours: Opening in 2008.
- Description: Willow Spring Vineyards produce Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Leon Millot, Marachal Foch, Seyval Blanc, Vignoles Blanc, Blueberry and Rhubarb.
- Events & Festivals: Vineyard and Winery Tours.
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 49. Go West on Rte. 110 and take a right on Bradley Ave. Merge left after the stop sign, onto West Lowell Ave and the farm is on the left.
- Visitor Information: Vineyard.
- Fay's Farm
- 120 Amesbury Line Road Haverhill, MA 01830
- Map
- Season & Hours: Weekend, Labor day through October.
- Description: Fay Farm offers PYO and retail apples, peaches, squash, mini pumpkins, candied apples, cider and caramel corn.
- Directions: I-495 North to Exit 52, Rte. 110, Haverhill/Merrimac. Keep right at fork and follow signs for Rte. 110 East. Merge onto Amesbury Rd./Rte. 110. Turn right at Amesbury Line Road.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand.
- Srybny Farms
- 843 Hilldale Avenue Haverhill, MA 01832
- (978) 372-2606
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - October, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 6:30p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Srybny Farms was purchased by the Srybny family in 1917 and has been handed down 3 generations, soon to be a 4th! The farm offers a wide variety of fruits and vegetables as well as perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, potted plants, and salt marsh hay.
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 51B (125 toward Plaistow NH). Take a left at the 2nd set of lights onto Rosemont Street. Follow Rosemont Street. Turn left for Srybny retail and a right for the farm at the end of Rosemont Street.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
- Rogers Spring Hill Garden & Farm Center Inc.
- 1269 Boston Road (Route 125) Haverhill, MA 01835
- (978) 372-4780
- www.rogersspringhill.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: April 1st - December 24th, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Description: Founded by Randolf Rogers in 1902, Rogers Spring Hill has been handed down for 5 generations of Rogers. Rogers Spring Hill is a full service garden center offering a wide range of products such as perennials, annuals, loam, compost, and stone products.
- Established: 1902
- Special Products: Winter Squash and Pumpkins.
- Events & Festivals: School tours, May: Open House, December: Christmas classes
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 48. At the 3rd set of traffic lights take a right and Rogers Spring Hill will be about a mile down the road on the right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Chris's Farm Stand
- 436 Salem Street Haverhill, MA 01835
- Map
- Season & Hours: End of July - November 1, daily.
- Description: Chris's Farm Stand sells a good assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Established: 150 years at
- Events & Festivals: Columbus Day Weekend: Bradford Pumkin Festival.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 54B, follow Rte. 133 West for 3.8 miles, turn left onto Salem Street for 2.8 miles.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
- Goddard Hay Farm
- 1020 & 1034 North Broadway Haverhill, MA 01830
- Map
- Description: This farm sells hay, straw, mulch, and manure.
Ipswich[top]
- McHugh's Farm
- 439 Linebrook Road Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-4298
- Map
- Season & Hours: July 15th - September 15th.
- Description: This is a "Pick Your Own" blueberry farm. Call the farm for details on when they are picking.
- Established: 1976
- Directions: Rte. 1, to the intersection of Linebrook Road (at Cumberland Farm Store) turn onto Linebrook Road. The farm is located on the right side of the road approximately 2 miles from the intersection.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own.
- Appleton Farms
- 219 County Road Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-5728
- www.appletonfarms.org
- Map
- Season & Hours: Produce is available to CSA shareholders only. Property is open to public year round, sunrise - sunset.
- Description: Appleton Farms, owned by the Trustees of Reservations, has 22 buildings that range from 1794 to the present day. Many of the older buildings are historic and some are open to the public. The farm operates a CSA. Which grows many vegetables, strawberries, and flowers, and is a grass-based dairy and beef operation.
- Established: 1636
- Events & Festivals: Guided tours and education programs, special public programs and workshops, fall family day
- Directions: The parking lot is on the corner of Waldingfield Road and Rte. 1A Ipswich.
- Visitor Information: Community Supported Agriculture Program. Restrooms.
- Russell Orchards Farm and Winery
- 143 Argilla Road Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-5366
- www.russellorchardsma.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - October 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., November 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Russell Orchards offers a huge selection of fruits vegetables, plants, novelties and other food products. They also offer 22 varieties of wine. All of Russell Orchards vegetables are "no spray" crops. There is an 18th century barn that is open to the public.
- Established: 1920
- Events & Festivals: Spring: Farm Kids Program; June: Strawberry Festival; August: Peach Festival; September - October: Hayrides, Fall Music Series, school tours; November: Apples and Wine Festival
- Directions: Located off of Rte. 133; 2 miles East of Rte. 1A in Ipswich. Follow Russell Orchard signs on the road to Crane Beach.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Vineyard. Restrooms.
- Bittersweet Farm
- Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-7562
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open by appointment only.
- Description: Bittersweet Farm is a newly established farm that sells blackberries, rhubarb, cut flowers, perennials, blueberries, herbs, potted plants, jellies/jams, vinegars/dressings and alpacas at Ipswich, Rowley, and Gloucester Farmers' Markets.
- Established: 2006
- Completely Clematis
- 217 Argilla Road Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-3197
- www.clematisnursery.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Daily, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Description: Completely Clematis is a small nursery specializing in all types of clematis. They offer 200 varieties and their aim is to introduce new but proven varieties of both small and large-flowered clematis. Mail order catalog available.
- Established: 1983
- Directions: Rte. 128 North to Exit 20 (Rte. 1A North). Continue for 8 miles until you arrive in Ipswich. Turn right onto 133 East for 1.8 miles, then left at sign for Crane Beach (Northgate Road). Continue .7 mile then turn right onto Argilla Road for 1.1 miles. Completely Clematis is on the right at the black mailbox marked 217.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery.
- Gordon Florist and Greenhouses, Inc.
- 24 Essex Road Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-2955
- www.gordonflorist.info
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open year round, daily.
- Description: Gordon Florist and Greenhouses sells a wide variety of floral arrangements. They also offer perennials, vegetable plants, herbs, potted plants, bedding plants, nursery stock, hanging baskets, pumpkins, Christmas trees, salt marsh hay, firewood and mulch.
- Established: 1922
- Events & Festivals: Floral Design Classes
- Directions: Located on Rte. 133 in Ipswich, 1 mile north of the Essex town line.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Scottoria-Mark Farm
- 42 Market Street Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-4622
- Map
- Description: Scottoria sells at the Topsfield Farmers' Market and wholesale. They grow pumpkins, squash, cucumber, tomatoes, hay, gourds, and corn stalks. They also sell pigs.
- Established: 1970
- Marini Farm
- 259 Linebrook Road Ipswich, MA 01938
- (978) 356-0430
- www.marinifarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: May 1st - November 1st, daily, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Marini Farm offers a full service farm stand and is widely known for their sweet corn.
- Events & Festivals: Corn maze in the fall
- Directions: I-95 North to Exit 50 (towards Topsfield), merge onto Rte. 1 North, drive 6.5 miles, turn right onto Linebrook Road for 1.3 miles to farmstand on your left. From Rte. 133 in Ipswich take Linebrook Road west for 2.5 miles.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
Lawrence[top]
- Towerhill Farm
- 276 Ames Street Lawrence, MA 01841
- (978) 688-2878
- Map
- Description: Tower Hill Farm has a small CSA and grows other products to sell at Chris's Farm Stand.
- Visitor Information: Community Supported Agriculture Program.
Lynn[top]
- The Food Project-North Shore
- 1 Collins Street Terrace Lynn, MA 01902
- (781) 346-6729
- www.thefoodproject.org
- Map
- Season & Hours: Cabot Street Stand in Beverly: July-October, Mondays 4:00pm-6:30pm And Ingalls Stand in Lynn: September and October Tuesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
- Description: The Food Project grows several types of vegetables as well as melons, honey and cut flowers for the Beverly Farmers' Market and Ingalls Farm Stand in Lynn.
- Established: 2005
- Events & Festivals: Farmers Markets: Central Square Market in Lynn, Gloucester Farmers' Market and Marblehead Farmers' Market.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
Merrimac[top]
- Sunday Farm (Formerly Homestead Farm)
- 13 Birch Meadow Road Merrimac, MA 01860
- Map
- Season & Hours: June & July, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: In 2007 Sunday Farm is reorganizing under new ownership. They will offer PYO Strawberries. Other products will be added as they become available.
- Established: 2006
- Events & Festivals: Hayrides
- Directions: I-495 North to Exit 52 Rte. 110 toward Haverhill/Meriimac. Keep right at the fork and merge onto Rte. 110. Turn left at Birch Meadow road.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Restrooms.
- Sargent Farm
- 82 Bear Hill Road Merrimac, MA 01860
- (978) 346-7635
- www.sargentfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
- Description: Sargent farm has been run by 11 generations of the Sargent family. They offer, compost bagged and in bulk, Hay and firewood.
- Established: 1667
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 53 (Broad Street) toward Merrimac. Take Broad Street to East Main Street (Rte. 110) turn left onto Bear Hill Road.
Methuen[top]
- Raymond's Turkey Farm
- 163 Hampstead Street Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 686-4075
- Map
- Season & Hours: Daily, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: For 3 generations the Rischer's have owned and operated this established turkey farm, raising approximately 20,000 turkeys per year. They sell turkeys, turkey pies, stuffing and roasted turkeys.
- Established: 1950
- Directions: I-495 North to Rte. 213 to Exit 3 (Howe and Pleasant Streets). At the end of the exit take a left onto Howe Street. Follow Howe Street to the fire station and take a left onto Hampstead Street Raymond's is 2 miles on left. From I-495 South to Exit 50 (Rte. 97). Turn right off the exit towards Salem NH. At light turn left onto Hampstead Street, Raymond's is 1 mile on the left.
- Duerrs Greenhouse
- 148 Hampshire Road Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 794-8180
- Map
- Season & Hours: In season, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: This small greenhouse sells flowers, hanging baskets, patio perennials and geraniums. They mostly specialize in annuals.
- Established: 1972
- Directions: I-93 to Exit 47/48 toward Pelham Street (Rte. 213) Methuen. Turn left onto Pelham Street for 3/10 mile and then take a right onto Cross Street for 1.1 mile. Take a left onto Hampshire Road and go 6/10 mile to farm.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery.
- Laschi's Garden Center
- 20 Ayers Village Road Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 683-0309
- www.laschigardencenter.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Easter - December, Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Laschi's Garden Center has been in business since 1980 and today features six acres of outdoor growing and ten greenhouses. They offer several types of plants, nursery stock, flower arrangements, bouquets and holiday decorations.
- Established: 1980
- Events & Festivals: Open houses
- Directions: I-93 North to Rockingham (NH) Exit 1, towards Rockingham Park Blvd/Salem 2.2 miles. Take a left onto Lawrence Road .7 miles and bear right onto main street (97) 1.1 miles. Enter MA and stay on Ayers Village Road and you will see the Garden center.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery.
- Avedisian Farm & Greenhouses
- 64 Salem Street Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 686-2509
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - June 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.. Also open in the fall for mums and at Christmas time for poinsettias.
- Description: Avedisian grows and offers all types of plants and specializes in Lantana.
- Directions: I-93 to Exit 47/48 toward Pelham Street (Rte. 213) Methuen. Turn left onto Pelham Street and proceed for 1.8 miles. Bear right onto Salem Street and travel 1/2 mile to the farm.
- Simone Farms
- 445 Merrimack Street Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 681-1012
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - December, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Four generations of the Simone family have been farming at this farm. They offer many fruits, vegetables and plants.
- Established: 1915
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 46. At the end of the ramp take a left onto Rte. 110, Merrimack Street. Travel 2 miles East and the farm will be on the right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Pleasant Valley Gardens
- 255 Merrimack Street Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 682-9563
- Map
- Description: Pleasant Valley Gardens grows and sells several products wholesale to Roche Brothers, Market Basket, Demoulas, Whole Foods, and Associated Grocers of New England.
- Established: 1910
- Directions: I-495 to Exit 46 Pleasnt Valley. Take a left off ramp and travel for 3/4 mile to farm on right.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Mann Orchards
- 27 Pleasant Valley Street Methuen, MA 01844
- (978) 683-0361
- www.mannorchards.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Year round, Monday - Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Mann Orchards is a full service farm stand with produce, food products, fresh pies, fruits, vegetables, plants, and holiday decorations. In 2007 Mann Orchards is moving from 65 to 27 Pleasant Street.
- Established: 1877
- Directions: I-93 to Exit 48 to Rte. 213 East to Exit 3 Pleasant Street for 1/4 mile to farm stand on your right. I-495 to Exit 47, Route 213 to Exit 3, turn right onto Howe Street, then left at second light onto Pleasant Valley Street for 300 yards to farm stand on right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
Middleton[top]
- Richardson's Farm Inc.
- 156 South Main Street Middleton, MA 01949
- (978) 774-5450
- www.richardsonsicecream.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Summer, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.; Fall, Winter and Spring, Sunday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.
- Description: Three generations of Richardson's have produced and bottled their own milk and made ice cream, to be bought at the farm or other retail outlets. Visit the ice cream stand, mini golf, driving range, and batting cages. Cows and calves are on view at all times.
- Established: 1695
- Directions: On Rte. 114 West, 2 miles west of Rte. 1, or approximately 10 miles east of I-495.
- Visitor Information: Restrooms.
- Farmer Brown's
- 210 Maple Street Middleton, MA 01949
- (978) 774-7110
- Map
- Season & Hours: Daily, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Farmer Brown's offers a variety of fruits, vegetables, and plants. They also sell milk, honey and fresh eggs. Everyday they make fresh chicken pot pies, fresh bread and they have a salad and soup bar that uses local products when available.
- Established: 1996
- Directions: I-95 to Rte. 62 West. The market is located on Rte 62 approx. 2 miles on the left in a big red barn.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
Newbury[top]
- Iron Moon Farm
- 186 High Road Newbury, MA 01951
- (978) 465-8695
- www.ironmoonfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: June - November 1st, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
- Description: Iron Moon Farm sells many different types of fruits and vegetables as well as Christmas trees, mulch, compost, poultry, fresh eggs, hay and firewood.
- Established: 1970
- Directions: I-95 North to Exit 57. Take a right off the exit and continue on that road (Rte. 1A) through Newburyport and into Newbury. The farm will be on the left.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Christmas Trees.
- Oulde Towne Gardens
- 157 High Street Newbury, MA 01951
- (978) 499-0038
- Map
- Season & Hours: April- December Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday Closed.
- Description: Oulde Town Gardens offers many fruits, vegetables, plants, Christmas trees and nursery stock including 3 acres of perennials.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 56 (toward Scotland Road/Newbury). Bear right on Scotland Road for 2 miles. Bear right on roundabout and turn right onto Parker Street. At the end of Parker Street go right onto Rte. 1A, Farm will be on the left 1.4 miles down the road.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees.
- Tender Crop Farm
- 108 High Street Newbury, MA 01951
- (978) 462-6972
- Map
- Season & Hours: Memorial Day - Daylight Savings, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
- Description: Tender Crop Farm offers fruits, vegetables, plants, dried flowers novelties, Christmas trees and décor, and food products including prepared foods, baked goods and a butchery. The retail barn is a historic 1600's cow barn. There is a petting zoo with a buffalo and llamas. Children can buy food to feed to the animals.
- Established: 1986
- Special Products: Pick Your Own: apples, strawberries
- Events & Festivals: Open Houses where food samples are offered
- Directions: I-95 North to Exit 54A (Rte. 133 towards Rte. 1). At the intersection with Rte. 1A, take 1A North toward Newburyport for about 6 miles. From Rte. 1 North take Hanover Street to Rte. 1A South to the farm market on your right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Colby Farm
- 50 Scotland Road Newbury, MA 01951
- (978) 465-8868
- www.colbyfarms.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Mid July - October 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Colby Farm produces and sells a varied assortment of flowers, vegetables, baked good, herbs, and hay. Colby Farm sells pigs.
- Established: 1960
- Directions: I-95 North or South to Exit 56. Head towards Newbury/Newburyport for 1 1/2 miles. Look for "Colby Farm" sign and farm stand on left.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
Newburyport[top]
- Arrowhead Farm
- 131 Ferry Road Newburyport, MA 01950
- (978) 465-8104
- www.arrowheadfamilyfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: 12 generations have farmed the Arrowhead Family Farm, which is recognized as a Bicentennial Farm. A full array of fruits and vegetables are grown at Arrowhead. Visitors will also find fresh eggs, fresh-baked desserts, honey, cheese, firewood, and gift items.
- Established: 1683
- Events & Festivals: Tours for all ages include farm animals (goats, cows, chickens), crops, foliage, and history of the farm and area. Also "Paula's Potting Parties", plant your own container parties. Greenhouse tours in March.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 57. Left onto Rte. 113, Right at second light, right at end of street, left at fork then next left. Left again onto Ferry Road. Retail greenhouse and parking is on the left.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Woodman Farm
- 251 Low Street Newburyport, MA 01950
- (978) 462-1551
- Map
- Season & Hours: Daily, 7:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Description: Woodman Farm is a full service farm stand offering fruits, vegetables, and numerous food products including a salad bar with fresh products when they are available.
- Directions: New Location! I-95 North to Exit 57. Take a right off the Exit onto Rte. 113 towards Newbury/Newburyport. Drive 3/10 mile and bear right onto Storey Ave then go 2/10 mile and turn right onto Low Street.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
North Andover[top]
- Andover Flower Farm and Country Store
- Route 114 North Andover, MA 01845
- (978) 681-8144
- www.aff.thecountrystore.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Open year round, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Description: Andover Flower Farm and Country Store offers their own grown annuals and perennials. They also offer produce, flower arrangements, herbs, award winning mums, a gift shop, bakery and farm tours.
- Directions: Located on Rte. 114 (on the right coming from Middleton) in North Andover.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
- Boston Hill Farm
- 397 Farnum Street (Route 114) North Andover, MA 01843
- (978) 681-8556
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - December, daily, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Description: Boston Hill Farm offers a large selection of vegetables and fruits as well as Christmas trees, plants, decorations, food products and novelties. In addition The farm offers a small petting zoo and offers farm tours.
- Directions: I-495, to Rte. 114 east to North Andover, the farm is approximately 3.5 miles on left. From Rte. 1 take Rte. 114 West, farm is on right approximately 8 miles from intersection.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Smolak Farms
- 315 South Bradford St. North Andover, MA 01845
- (978) 688-8058
- smolakfarms.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - December 24, 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. seasonally.
- Description: Smolak Farms offers pumpkins, Christmas trees, hanging baskets, holiday decorations, novelties and many other food products. The farm stand offers a large assortment of fruits and vegetables in season, as well as baked items, and gift items.
- Events & Festivals: June: Strawberry Festival, August: Peach Festival, September: Weekend in the Country, October: Great Pumpkin Days, November: Christmas Open House, spring & summer: education programs, hayrides, children's summer nature & craft programs, birthday parties.
- Directions: From the South: Take I-93 North to Exit 41. Go 7 miles on Rte. 125 towards North Andover. Turn left at Rte. 114, then right at the next traffic light onto Rte. 125. Turn right at the next signal onto Mass. Ave and go through North Andover's Old Center and bear left at the fire station. After one mile, turn left at a yellow blinking light, follow for 2 miles and the farm will be on your left. From Boston: Take Rte. 1 to I-95 North, Exit 53B (Georgetown, Rte. 97 North). Turn right off exit and left at the first street (Boxford Village sign). Take first right onto Ipswich Road, follow for 6 miles. South Bradford Street is on the right. From the West and I-495: Take I-495 to Exit 43. Follow for 2 miles to Old North Andover Center. Bear left at the fire station. Follow for 1 mile to a yellow blinking light and turn left. Follow for 2 miles and the farm is on the left.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Barker's Farm
- 1267 Osgood Street North Andover, MA 01845
- (978) 683-0785
- Map
- Season & Hours: Late March - Columbus Day, daily, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; June, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
- Description: Barker's Farm is a designated Bicentennial Farm that was established in 1642 and has been run by 10 generations of the Barker family. They offer an extensive variety of fruits, vegetables, and plants, Benson's Ice Cream and other food items.
- Established: 1642
- Directions: I-495 to Rte. 125 Ward Hill. Go South on Rte. 125 for 2 miles. Farm is on your left. From I-93 North take Exit 41. Follow Rt. 125 North for 10.3 miles. The stand is on the right at the top of the hill.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
- Leonhard & Eldred Farm
- 1000 Dale Street North Andover, MA 01845
- (978) 683-1158
- Map
- Season & Hours: Strawberry Season, weekdays, 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m., weekends, 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.. Raspberry Season 9:00 a.m.- dusk.
- Description: This farm offers "Pick Your Own" raspberries and strawberries.
- Directions: From Rte. 114 in North Andover, turn right on Johnson Street and go North for 1.7 miles. Turn right on Marbleridge Road and go North for 0.7 miles. Turn right on Dale Street. The farm is at the end of Dale Street.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own.
Peabody[top]
- Crystal Farm
- 12 Elginwood Road Peabody, MA 01960
- (978) 535-1622
- www.members.aol.com/jgagli1646/page1.htm
- Map
- Description: Crystal Farm produces honey products and sells bee keeping paraphernalia.
- Established: 1984
- Events & Festivals: Occasional Lectures
- Directions: Not open to the public.
- Chris's Farm Stand
- 11 Lake Street Peabody, MA 01960
- Map
- Season & Hours: End of July - November 1, daily.
- Description: Chris's Farm Stand sells a good assortment of fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Established: 1978
- Directions: From Rte. 1 South, one mile past intersection with Rte 128, turn right onto Lake Street.
- Visitor Information: Vineyard.
- Northeast Nursery Garden Center
- 234 Newbury Street Peabody, MA 01960
- (978) 535-6550
- www.northeastnursery.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Year round, daily, call for times.
- Description: Northeast Nursery supplies nursery stock, trees, shrubs, water gardens, fish, stone, masonry, mulch, compost and loam.
- Directions: Rte. 1 to Lowell Street, Peabody. Northeast Nursery is located on the southbound side of Rte. 1 at Lowell Street.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery.
- Brooksby Farm
- 38 Felton Street Peabody, MA 01960
- (978) 531-7456
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - February, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Brooksby Farm offers a large variety of fruits, vegetables and plants They also sell lambs, fresh eggs, ice cream, novelties and many other food products. The property includes two historic buildings belonging to the Peabody Historical Society.
- Established: 1880
- Events & Festivals: Hayrides, school group outings, City of Peabody outdoor education programs
- Directions: Rte. 128 to 114 West. At third set of lights take a left onto Cross Street. Go up the hill and take the second right onto Felton Street. Follow the street to the end.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Farm Stand. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Dunajski Dairy Inc
- 28 Buxton Lane Peabody, MA 01960
- (978) 531-1457
- Map
- Description: Dunajski Dairy sells to retail stores from Beverly to Boston, and at their farm stand.
- Established: 1915
- Directions: Rte. 128 to Exit 25A, Rte. 114 East. After double set of lights, proceed 1/4 mile to next traffic light. Turn left on to Pulaski Street. Buxton Lane forks off on left.
Rowley[top]
- Chickadee Hill Farm
- 366 Central Street Rowley, MA 01969
- (978) 948-2407
- Map
- Season & Hours: Please call for hours.
- Description: Cut your own Christmas trees and holiday decorations, firewood, mulch and compost.
- Established: 1982
- Directions: From Rte. 1 take Central Street towards Rowley.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Christmas Trees.
- Herrick Dairy Farm LLC
- Rte. 133 at Dodge Road Rowley, MA 01969
- (978) 948-2083
- Map
- Season & Hours: Third week in July through mid October, 10:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. until labor day then open 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Herrick Farm is a designated Bicentennial Farm. They sell many fruits and vegetables as well as fresh eggs and feed hay. They also sell at the Rowley and topsfield Farmers' Markets.
- Established: 1770
- Directions: I-95 to Rte.113 East towards Rowley for 2 - 3 miles and farm stand is on the left after Skip's Country Store.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
Salisbury[top]
- G & H Garlic Farm
- 2 Baker Rd Salisbury, MA 01952
- (978) 424-5280
- Map
- Season & Hours: Rowley Farmers' Market Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Description: G & H Garlic Farm sells at the Rowley Farmers' Market and holiday craft fairs. They produce several vegetables including garlic, as well as baked goods, honey, jellies and cider.
- Established: 2001
- Events & Festivals: Pinegrove holiday craft fair and Salisbury Elementary craft fair in December.
- HERB FARMacy
- 30 Elmwood St Salisbury, MA 01952
- (978) 834-7879
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - July, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; July - October, Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: The HERB FARMacy offers certified organic herbs, lettuce, peppers, tomatoes, plants, cut flowers, and fresh eggs. They also offer herb products, honey and vinegars/dressings.
- Established: 1860's
- Events & Festivals: Small group tours by appointment
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 60. Bear right at end of exit ramp. Veer right at first light, going over I-95 towards Amesbury. Take first right onto Congress Street. After 3/4 of a mile, take right onto Elmwood Street. Stay left at fork in road, farmhouse and greenhouse are on your right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Organic. Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Pettengill Farm
- 45 Ferry Road Salisbury, MA 01952
- (978) 462-3675
- www.pettengillfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Sundays, July - September, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: A flower farm of distinction. Pettengill Farm offers nursery stock, perennials, herbs, potted plants, bedding plants, hanging baskets, pumpkins, mini pumpkins, and holiday decorations.
- Established: 1790
- Events & Festivals: Hairy Scary Hayrides in the fall. Spring open house in April. Dig your own perennials in May. Garden market in September. Pettengill offers many different classes seasonally.
- Directions: I-495 or Rte. I-95 take the Salisbury Rte.110 Exit east. Follow Rte. 110 for about 3 miles until you come to a set of lights at Rte. 1. Go diagonally across Rte. 1 and onto Pleasant Street. At the end of Pleasant street turn right onto Ferry Road. The farm is about 1/2 mile up on the left.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery. Restrooms.
- Bartlett'sFarm
- 103 Main Street Salisbury, MA 01952
- (978) 834-0801
- Map
- Season & Hours: May- October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.
- Description: This bicentennial farm began in 1657. The 10th generation is presently operating the farm, selling a full line of fruits and vegetables at the farm. They also sell wholesale.
- Established: 1657
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 60. First right at set of lights. At second set of lights take another right on to Main Street. Go over the I-95 overpass. The farm stand is 500 feet on the right.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
- Steven Tree Farm
- 73 Mudnock Road Salisbury, MA 01952
- (978) 465-3037
- Map
- Season & Hours: Day after Thanksgiving - December 24, daily, 8:00 a.m.- dusk.
- Description: Stevens farm is a designated tree farm that is open year round selling Christmas trees and firewood.
- Established: 1960
- Directions: From the South: Take I-95 North to Exit 58 (Rte. 110 Salisbury/Beaches). Drive about 1 1/2 miles east and the farm will be on the right. From the North: Take I-495 to Exit 55 (Rte. 110 East). Drive for about 2 1/2 miles and the farm will be on the right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own. Christmas Trees.
Saugus[top]
- Rocky Hill Farm
- 21 and 34 Butterfield Road Saugus, MA 01906
- (781) 233-9480
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - October, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Saturady, 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
- Description: This farm raises and sells pigs, mulch, loam, crushed stone and have a licensed large scale composting facility.
- Established: 1920's
- Directions: Rte. 1 South to Rte. 60 toward Malden/Revere at the traffic circle, take 4th exit onto US-1N ramp to I-95/Saugus/N.H./Maine. Take Rte. 129W exit Wakefield/Reading, turn sharp left at Rte. 129/Walnut Street, then a left at Rte. 129W. Turn right at Butterfield Road.
- M. Huberman, Inc.
- 113 Vine Street Saugus, MA 01906
- (781) 233-4682
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - October, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Four generations of the Huberman family have been selling Christmas trees, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, potted plants and bedding plants in their Saugus location.
- Established: 1919
- Directions: Rte. 1 to Essex Street/Cliftondale Exit. Take Essex Street East for 0.2 miles to a left turn onto Vine Street. Proceed for about 0.1 mile.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Christmas Trees.
Topsfield[top]
- Natural Way Farm
- 79 Hill Street Topsfield, MA 01983
- (978) 887-8580
- Map
- Description: PYO blueberries and other products. Call for information.
- Directions: Rte. 1 North to Garden Street. Left on Garden Street to Hill Street. Left on Hill Street. From Rte. 1 South, right on Garden Street.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own.
- Alfalfa Farm Winery
- 267 Rowley Bridge Rd. Topsfield, MA 01983
- (978) 774-0014
- www.Alfalfafarmwinery.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: Memorial day - December, Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Alfalfa Farm is a winery that offers several different types of wine.
- Established: 1974
- Events & Festivals: Winery & Vineyard Tours. Wine and food classes coming soon. Harvest Festval in October. Private tastings and events
- Directions: From I-95 take Exit 50 (Rte.1 Topsfield). Left at light onto North Street and the farm is about 1/4 mile on left.
- Visitor Information: Vineyard. Restrooms.
- Valley View Farm
- 278 High Street Topsfield, MA 01983
- (978) 887-8367
- Map
- Description: Valley View Farms produces several types of cheese products as well as maple syrup and honey. Valley View does not have a farm stand but their products can be found at numerous cheese shops all over New England as well as in local restaurants including Boston: L'Espalier, Garden of Eden, The Federalist, Eastern Standard and Icarus; Cmbridge: Harvest and The Blue Room; Medford: Bistro 5; Amesbury: Flatbread; Newburyport: Aquatini; Beverly: Cygnet, Soma; Hamilton: Black Cow; Salem: Finz.
- Established: 1833
Wenham[top]
- Canaan Farm
- 93 Main Street (Rt. 1A) Wenham, MA 01984
- (978) 468-1554
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - October, daily, 8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: Canaan Farm offers a full selection of different fruits, vegetables, plants, decorations, Christmas trees and food products in a lovely old barn.
- Established: 1969
- Events & Festivals: School group tours
- Directions: Rte. 128 to Exit 20 for Rte. 1A North. The farm is 3 miles on the left past Wenham lake.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
West Boxford[top]
- Anvil Farm
- 665 Main Street West Boxford, MA 01885
- Map
- Season & Hours: 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: Anvil Farm offers several fresh fruits and vegetables and they have an "Italian corner" with imported items from Italy, as well as a BBQ section and a bakery. Anvil also has Greido the donkey.
- Directions: From I-95 take Exit 53B. Take Rte. 97 towards Georgetown for a short distance, bear left onto Kelsey Road for 4 miles. Take a right on Main Street and travel for 2.1 miles to the farm.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
- Paisley Farm & Greenhouses
- 189 Washington Street (Route 133) West Boxford, MA 01885
- (978) 352-2332
- www.paisleyfarm.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - November, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., December 1 - 24, daily, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
- Description: This farm has been in operation by the Paisley family since 1932. The farm offers several different fruits, vegetables, plants, Christmas trees, and holiday decorations.
- Established: 1932
- Directions: Rte. 1 or I-95, to Rte. 133 and follow it towards Georgetown into West Boxford. Farm stand is located on the right, just past West Boxford center. From I-93 take I-495. Take Exit 48 (Rte. 125) to a left at Rte. 133 or Great Pond Road. The farm stand is on your left before West Boxford center.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand. Christmas Trees.
West Newbury[top]
- Paradise Farm
- 3 Colby Lane West Newbury, MA 01985
- (978) 510-1228
- Map
- Established: 1997
- Directions: From Rte. I-95 take Exit 57. Turn left onto Rte. 113 west to West Newbury. Drive 3 1/2 miles to Stuart Street on left. Turn left onto Stuart Street and take first right onto Colby Lane.
- Knapps Greenhouses
- 187 West Main Street West Newbury, MA 01985
- (978) 363-2612
- Map
- Season & Hours: April - August, 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Sundays from early May - mid June, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
- Description: Knapps offers several types of plants and they are known for their impatiens and geraniums.
- Established: 1942
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 57 (Rte. 113 West Newbury/Newbury). Turn left onto 113 Storey Avenue and travel for approximately 5 miles.
- Visitor Information: Flowers & Nursery.
- Long Hill Farm
- 520 Main Street West Newbury, MA 01985
- (978) 363-2170
- Map
- Season & Hours: May - December, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- Description: The farm stand offers a large selection of fruits vegetables as well as a new CSA.
- Established: 1896
- Special Products: Pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins, plums, and pears.
- Events & Festivals: Long Hill Farm offers school tours and hay rides. Seasonal Haunted Hay Ride, CSA Field Day, and Harvest Festival.
- Directions: I-95 to Exit 57 and go west on Rte. 113. Travel about 2.5 miles and Long Hill will be on your right.
- Visitor Information: Pick-Your-Own.Community Supported Agriculture Program. Farm Stand. Christmas Trees. Restrooms.
- Syringa Plus
- 210 Bachelor Road West Newbury, MA 01985
- (978) 352-3301
- www.syringaplus.com
- Map
- Season & Hours: The farm is open by appointment or chance.
- Description: Specializing in Nursery Liners and the finest quality Lilacs which they ship throughout the US and internationally. Lilacs are available at Kings Tree Farm in Boxford. Gift certificates are available or order from their website.
- Events & Festivals: Open house: 100 lilac cultivars in bloom, propagation demonstration
- Directions: I-95 South to Exit 56, Scotland Road (State Police). Bear right off the ramp onto South Street. Take second right onto Indian Hill Street for 1 mile then bear left onto Cherry Hill Street. Then bear right onto Bachelor Street. Slow down! First house on your right. White house, red barn/greenhouse.
- Visitor Information: Farm Stand.
- Evergreen Farm
- 114 Ash Street West Newbury, MA 01985
- (978) 363-2622
- Map
- Description: A designated tree farm where you can cut your own Christmas tree. The farmhouse dates to 1720.
- Established: 1975
- Directions: Take Rte. 112 to Maple Street then to Ash Street.
- Visitor Information: Christmas Trees. Restrooms.