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U-Picks for 2026

2026-07-14T15:45:53+00:00

This list will be updated as the season progresses. Please be respectful and patient if the U-Pick you choose is extra busy. Our growers work extremely hard to provide this experience for the public, and we ask that you show your appreciation by waiting your turn if there is a line-up, or find another less busy. These are often family outings and looked forward to by thousands of people each year. 

Strawberry U-Picks

Bob Ansems U-Pick *strawberry u-pick closed for the season*
Location: 1949 Lakewood Road, Steam Mills, Nova Scotia
Hours: check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: (902)-679-0757; Facebook: Bob Ansems U-Pick

Fresh Harvest Farms and Market
Location: 5505 Upper Clyde Road, Clyde River, Nova Scotia
Hours: Varies, check Facebook page for updates daily
Contact: (902)-635-2573; Facebook: Fresh Harvest Farms and Market

Spurr Brothers Farms
Location: 14145 Highway 1 Wilmot, Nova Scotia
Hours: Open daily, check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: (902)- 363-2333; Facebook: Spurr Brothers Farms

Indian Garden Farms
Location: 119 Hodge Podge Drive, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Hours: Varies, check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: (902)- 543-9899; Facebook: Indian Garden Farms

Oxford Berry Farm
Location: 115 Knol Dr, Oxford, Nova Scotia
Hours: Open daily, check Facebook page for regular updates
Facebook: Oxford Berry Farm

Indian Garden Farms
Location: 119 Hodge Podge Drive, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Hours: Varies, check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: (902)- 543-9899; Facebook: Indian Garden Farms

Lavender U-Pick

Seafoam Lavender Company & Gardens
Location: 3768 Highway 6, Seafoam NS
Hours: July 9-19 2026, 12-5 (Last entry at 4:30)
Sign Up Link: Seafoam Lavender U-Pick 

Blueberry U-Pick

Blue Ridge Farm *Starting August 1st!!*
Location: 220 Arnold Rd, Berwick, NS
Hours: Check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: (902)-300-1900; Facebook: Blue Ridge Farm 

Reimer Gardens *Starting August 1st!!*
Location: 2121 Black Rock Rd, Berwick, NS
Hours: 9-6 Saturdays & Holidays, Check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: reimergardens@gmail.com; Facebook: Reimer Gardens Inc.

Blueberry Acres U-Pick *opening soon!*
Location: 1225 Middle Dyke Road, Upper Canard, NS
Hours: Check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: mbrown@mycountrymgic.com; Website: My Country Magic

Raspberry U-Pick

Vital Berry Farm U-Pick *opening July 16th*
Location: 1225 Middle Dyke Road, Upper Canard, NS
Hours: 9-5 daily, closed Wednesdays. Check Facebook page for regular updates
Contact: mbrown@mycountrymgic.com; Website: My Country Magic

HNS Member Private Group Tour at McCain Farms of the Future

2026-06-30T15:05:39+00:00

On behalf of our members, we are planning a private group tour with McCain Farms of the Future in Peel, NB on July 16th !

For the sign-up form please see here and for more details please see here. When choosing a preferred date, please note there will be a travel day the day before the tour and early departure the day following. Transportation will be provided and a block of rooms at a nearby hotel has been reserved.

Enhanced Cost Share for Acreage Loss Plan

2026-05-12T15:06:37+00:00

We have partnered with Nova Scotia Crop & Livestock Insurance Commission to offer the Enhanced Cost Share for Acreage Loss Plan. With this plan, the Province of Nova Scotia may cover 50% of your producer premium for the 2026 and 2027 crop seasons. The application window has now closed.

For information, please click here.

Upcoming Perennia events

2024-01-10T17:22:25+00:00

Perennia has many webinars and in-depth workshops upcoming for our growers; there is something to interest everyone, providing benefit to you and your farm! To view what is on the schedule, click on this link.

U-Picks for 2026

2026-06-30T14:22:58+00:00

We grow amazing berries and vegetables in Nova Scotia, and what is more fun than to pick your own! Click here to see just some of what is available in our province! Please be respectful and patient if the U-Pick you choose is extra busy. Our farmers work extremely hard to provide this experience for the public, and we ask that you show your appreciation by waiting your turn if there is a line-up, or find another less busy. These are often family outings and looked forward to by thousands of people each year.

22nd Annual HNS Golf Tournament

2026-06-30T14:34:23+00:00

On Thursday, June 18, a full roster of teams hit the golf course for our 22nd Annual HNS Golf Tournament! Our many thanks go to the Berwick Heights Golf Course in Weston, NS – we appreciate your kindness and support each year. A huge thanks to major sponsors Stokes Seeds, Veseys Seeds and Green Diamond Equipment, and to our many Hole, Cart and Friends of the Tournament sponsors; your support makes this tournament possible and shows your appreciation of our farmers’ hard work! To check out our sponsors, visit here. Thanks also to the South Berwick Women’s Institute for once again overseeing and serving our lunch. We really appreciate your participation. See you next year!

Agri-TechE

2023-11-02T19:28:29+00:00

One benefit of being a Horticulture Nova Scotia member is you receive the additional bonus of a membership with Agri-TechE! Agri-TechE is a business-focused membership organization, supporting the growth of a world-leading network of innovative farmers, producers, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs who share a vision of increasing the productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture.  Want to learn more about this organization? Just click here!

Half Your Plate

2020-06-24T08:16:23+00:00

Horticulture Nova Scotia is proud to be a supporter of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s Half Your Plate initiative!

Half Your Plate is a healthy living alternative empowering Canadians of all ages to more eat fruits and veggies to improve their health while providing simple and practical ways to add a variety of produce to every meal and snack. The campaign emphasizes how fun, practical and easy it is to prepare a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for meals and snacks at home, at school, at work, eating out or on the go! For more, including tips and recipes, visit halfyourplate.ca and also follow on Twitter at #halfyourplate.