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Tuesday, 06 July 2010 13:27

By the pint or by the bushel, there's nothing better in the summer than fresh, sweet berries. Typically, berries are best from late May through July; however, there are a number of factors that affect harvest times, so it's ALWAYS best to call before visiting any of the berry farms noted here.  In alphabetical order, we offer . . .

 

BLUEBERRY BASKET

12462 FM 2588

Larue, TX 75770

www.berrypicknfun.com

903-677-3448

Pick your own blueberries or purchase already picked berries. 

 

DIRECTIONS:  From Athens - Proceed east on Hwy. 175 to Larue about 13 miles. Just beyond the gas station on the left, turn right onto FM 2588. The Farm is 3 miles down FM 2588 on the right. The reception building is well-marked.

BLUEBERRY HILL FARMS

10268 FM 314

Edom, TX  75756

www.blueberryhillfarms.com

903-852-6175

 

Pick your own blueberries or purchase already picked berries.

 

DIRECTIONS:  From Athens - Take Hwy. 31 east towards Tyler. Pass through Murchison and head into Brownsboro (total of approximately 13 miles). Turn left onto FM 314 north and travel approximately five miles. The farm is on the left and will be marked with signage.

ECHO SPRINGS BLUEBERRY FARMS

7235 FM 607 North

Murchison, TX 75778

www.echospringsblueberryfarm.com

903-852-5277

Echo Springs is one of Texas' largest blueberry farms. Located in the midst of the whispering piney woods of East Texas, Echo Springs has over 58 acres of producing blueberry plants. Blueberries at Echo Springs receive their superior taste from the labyrinth of natural fresh water springs flowing under the ground. Also enjoy:  ice cream cones and Sundaes, drinks and snacks, blueberry pastries, souvenirs and gift baskets, jams, jellies, and preserves.  Picnic area and tours available, too!

 

Pick your own blueberries or purchase already picked berries.

 

DIRECTIONS:  From Athens - Hwy. 31 east to Brownsboro. Right on FM 607.  4 miles on the right.

SUN TEX PRODUCE

19780 CR 3404

Chandler, TX  75758

903-849-5174

Organic, pick your own blueberries

 

DIRECTIONS:  From Athens - Hwy. 31 east to FM 317; Turn right and continue to CR 3408; Turn left for one block, then left on CR 3404.

 
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