Howe's Farm and Garden

New Braintree, MA · about 55 mi from Boston

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At a glance

Address: 59 Wine Road, New Braintree, MA
Activities: 🚜 Farm visits
Typical season: Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Boston, about 55 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
County: Worcester County, MA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Playground 0.5 mi
Gas station Country Corner 5.8 mi
1 place to eat within 5 mi Rose 32 Bread

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CSA farm shares nearby

Stillman's Greenhouses & Farm Stand 1.5 mi
Heavens Harvest Farm 1.9 mi
Chestnut Farms 4.3 mi

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 50°F, lows around 27°F, about 3.7 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.

34°13°J

38°14°F

46°22°M

59°32°A

70°43°M

78°52°J

83°58°J

81°55°A

74°48°S

62°36°O

50°27°N

40°19°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 12
🍂 First fall frostOct 1
☀️ Frost-free season141 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Barre Falls Dam, MA station (9.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

Farm visitsMost open spring to fall

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

Farm country: Worcester County

Worcester County had 1,623 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 513 sold food straight to the public and 60 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Howe's Farm and Garden

Is Howe's Farm and Garden open today?

We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Howe's Farm and Garden?

Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Howe's Farm and Garden?

The listing gives the address as 59 Wine Road, New Braintree, MA. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Howe's Farm and Garden?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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