Messinger Gardens
La Center, WA · about 27 mi from Portland
At a glance
- Address
- 600 Ne 63rd Ave, La Center, WA 98629
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (360) 263-1682
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Portland, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- Cash
- County
- Clark County, WA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.1 mi
- Playground 3.9 mi
- Picnic area 4.2 mi
- Gas station Chevron 4.5 mi
- EV charger 7.2 mi
- 7 places to eat within 5 mi North Fork Grill, Podunk Pizza Co., Stonehill Coffee House
Farmers markets nearby
- Woodland Farmers' Market Woodland · 6.7 mi
- Salmon Creek Farmers' Markets Vancouver · 13.6 mi
- Goble Community Market Rainier · 14.6 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Harvest of Peace Microgreens, LLC 2 mi
- Mindful Creations LLC 3.8 mi
- Yacolt Mountain Farm and Nursery, LLC 7.8 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 52°F, lows around 35°F, about 7.6 in of rain, 9.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 16
- ☀️ Frost-free season174 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Battle Ground, WA station (10.4 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. Call the farm: 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: Clark County
Clark County had 1,927 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 324 sold food straight to the public and 20 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 Messinger Gardens
Is Messinger Gardens open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (360) 263-1682 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Messinger Gardens?
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 Messinger Gardens?
The listing gives the address as 600 Ne 63rd Ave, La Center, WA 98629. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Messinger Gardens?
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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