Orchard · Pumpkin patch · Flower farm
Martin's Hillside Orchard
U-pick apples, pumpkins and flowers in Ceresco, Nebraska
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
“Pick your own apples & pumpkins sold by the pound.”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/plan-a-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Check out our picking tips to make the most of your flower adventure”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/pick-your-own-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
“The pumpkin patch is OPEN!”
“For those those looking for decorator pumpkins and squash please plan a visit early in the season so you have the pick of the crop”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“Picking tip: Grab a pumpkin barrow to haul your harvest.”
“Also, don’t forget to ask for some lopping shears to cut the stem of your large jack-o-lantern-sized pumpkins or clippers (in the flower u-pick bin) for the smaller ornamental gourds”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“Picking Tip – Apples bruise easily.”
“Pretend you are holding an egg in your hand when you place each apple in your picking bag”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/u-pick/apples, checked October 6, 2026
“We need team members who can cover retail sales as well as tractor drivers for our wagon rides and all-around orchard help, e.g. picking apples/pumpkins, making cider and donuts, etc.”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/the-2026-season, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Open Saturday-Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/plan-a-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Entry fee $6/person”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/plan-a-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Pay for your u-pick flowers in advance either when your check-in or at the Apple Barn – $10 (plus tax)”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/pick-your-own-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“While we love dogs, we ask that you leave your four-legged buddies at home out of consideration for the kiddos who are a little shy of the pups.”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/plan-a-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Also, long pants might be a good idea for those wishing to scale the hay tower and/or play a game of hide-and-seek in the corn maze”
Source: hillside-orchard.com/plan-a-visit, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins
- Flowers
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
At a glance
- Address
- 2024 Ashland Rd, Ceresco, NE 68017Saunders County
Besides picking
- Corn maze
Martin's Hillside Orchard: questions
Does Martin's Hillside Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own apples & pumpkins sold by the pound."