Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center -
Kingsbury, IN · about 54 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 478 East 500 South, Kingsbury, IN 46350
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (219) 393-5414
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- LaPorte County, IN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- 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 0.5 mi
- Playground 1.5 mi
- Gas station 1.1 mi
- EV charger ChargePoint 4.3 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi J&J Pizza Shack, Café Trilogy, Little Caesars
Farmers markets nearby
- LaPorte Farmers' Market La Porte · 5.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Great Inspirations Farm 13.3 mi
- TurkeyFoot Farm 14.3 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 48°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.2 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 19
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 27
- ☀️ Frost-free season191 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Laporte, IN station (5.8 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: LaPorte County
LaPorte County had 677 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 55 sold food straight to the public and 14 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.
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Questions about Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center -
Is Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center - open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (219) 393-5414 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center -?
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 Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center -?
The listing gives the address as 478 East 500 South, Kingsbury, IN 46350. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Blank's Nursery, Garden & Pet Center -?
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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