U-Pick at Oxbow
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Oxbow U-Pick is OPEN for the season! Experience where your food comes from, get your hands dirty, enjoy some time outside, and stock up on fresh essentials at our Farm Stand. People of all ages are welcome!
Crop Availability
Ready for Harvest
Fruit and berries:
Apples & Pears
Herbs:
Oregano, Thyme, Sage
Flowers:
Dahlias, Zinnias, Marigolds, and More!
Annual Crops
Fruit and berries:
Raspberries, apples, pears, plums, and grapes
Herbs:
Sage, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and lavender
Flowers:
Sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias, strawflowers and more!
How to U-Pick at Oxbow
- Please bring your own containers/baskets/reusable bags
- Check in at our Farm Stand for picking instructions and a map. We will have sheers, rubber bands, plastic bags for flowers, and composable containers available if you need.
- Follow the arrows leading to the fields. Keep your eye out for special signs designating which rows are ready for harvest.
- Only pick what’s ripe! Please let unripe crops continue to grow. Not sure if it’s ready? Ask a farmer!
- Return to the Farm Stand with your harvest to check out!
- Enjoy + see you next time!
If you have any questions, our farmers will be on hand to help!
Remember, all U-Pick produce is subject to seasonality and availability!
Cost
- U-Pick is pay by the pound or by the stem.
- Check-in at the Farm Stand for pricing of fruit, veggies, and herbs.
- Flowers are $2/stem or 10 stems for $15. Add a couple of filler stems for free* to round out your bouquet!
- We accept cash, credit card, debit card, Apple Pay and EBT card.
*additional filler 50¢
Did you know?
Farm Shareholders receive free unlimited U-Pick flowers for personal use only.
If you need to harvest bulk quantities of herbs or flowers for commercial use or large events, please contact our agriculture team at farmers@oxbow.org.
U-Pick Safety
- Please adhere to any signage or staff instructions on where to harvest
- To access the U-Pick fields you must be able to traverse a gravel road and uneven ground.
- Pets are not allowed in the U-Pick fields or on the trails, but you may bring them to the Farm Stand area on leash!
- Dress for the weather. Our fields are often muddy; boots are highly recommended!
- Wear sun protection (hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc.)