Flower farm · Berry farm
Gardenworks Farm
U-pick flowers, blueberries, raspberries and tomatoes in Salem, New York
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Beginning in July wander the fields and Pick Your Own Healthcare — vegetables, cut flowers, tea and berries galore.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“This year our Pick Your Own Healthcare Fields will open in July — perhaps a bit earlier.”
“During peak blueberry season we will likely have someone available on Wednesdays and Saturdays for our signature Berry Rewards program — give half of what you pick to us, and keep your half free.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Their season ends when a killing frost hits, usually late September - mid October.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Blueberries in July, raspberry rows in August, and the crown jewel of autumn — dahlias in September and October, hundreds of them, in bloom, with the Black Creek Valley as a gorgeous background.”
“Weekend Two — Grow Well Farm Tour, blueberry or raspberry You Pick, potluck evening”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Guests are welcomed to step into the farmland, amble the fields, and pick as they wish — a snack of cherry tomatoes, a dessert of juicy blueberries, a cup of tea, or a gorgeous bouquet of flowers.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“In general- kale + spinach + radishes + beets + turnips + sweet peas are available first, late June to early July.”
“Following in true July are green beans + tomatoes + cucumbers + basil + dill + broccoli + garlic + onions.”
“In August we welcome a fuller harvest of the July crops, as well as a new flush of beets, and the peppers begin to come in (some shishito greet us in late July).”
“In late August/early September we look forward to watermelon, cabbage, potatoes, sweet potatoes.”
“They include 4 varieites of blueberries which kick off berry season around the second week of July, traditionally lasting five weeks through the second week of August.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
“About the second to third week of August gorgeous red jewels will appear in our raspberry fields.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Afternoon — South Dominion Winery, open 12–4”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“The farm fields are open for picking 7am to dark, July through October.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“NOTE: Join us on Wednesday or Saturday mornings in blueberry season from 8am-12pm if you would like to participate in Berry Rewards- give half of what you pick and keep your half free.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
“BERRY REWARDS: Give half of what you pick and keep your half free are available all season for blueberries on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 8am-noon.”
“Otherwise you are welcome to pick and pay daily 7am to dark.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We are honored to walk in the footsteps of giants and step into a fourth generation of farm stewardship.”
“We would love to meet you, say hello, and answer a growing question or two — though please know our time in the fields is limited and we won't be able to assist with payment or making change.”
“As well as Venmo, cash, check, and Comfort Food Bucks.”
“At the farm stand we have a secured iPad for payment processing.”
“The credit card processing fees will be added to your order if you need to pay by card, or bring cash!”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Once your baskets, buckets and containers are amply full, head back to the farm stand for payment.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Midday — Spread out on a farm picnic blanket or reserve the harvest table — bring a little picnic and let the fields do the rest”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Grab one of our blankets for a little picnic.”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com/services, checked October 6, 2026
“Take the backroads, bring a picnic,”
Source: tasteandseerefuge.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Blueberries · Jul–Aug
- Raspberries · Aug
- Tomatoes
- Vegetables
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Blueberries | U-pick | July–August“July, traditionally lasting five weeks through the second week of August” | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | August“August” | – | |
| Tomatoes | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Vegetables | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Blueberries: July–September. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Raspberries: July, September–October. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1055 County Rte 30, Salem, NY 12865Washington County
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Gardenworks Farm: questions
Does Gardenworks Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Beginning in July wander the fields and Pick Your Own Healthcare — vegetables, cut flowers, tea and berries galore."
When can you pick blueberries at Gardenworks Farm?
July–August, in the farm's words "July, traditionally lasting five weeks through the second week of August", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick raspberries at Gardenworks Farm?
August, in the farm's words "August", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.