Frenz Orchard and Garden Center
Thiensville, WI
At a glance
- Address
- 505 N Main, Thiensville, WI
- Activities
- 🍎 Apples🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkins🍯 Honey🍁 Maple syrup🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (262) 242-1060
- Typical season
- Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Ozaukee County, WI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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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 1.3 mi
- Playground Thiensville Village Park Playground 0.7 mi
- Picnic area Picnic Area 3 4.4 mi
- Gas station Kwik Trip 2.4 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 6.6 mi
- 75 places to eat within 5 mi Prime Minister Restaurant and Catering, Chuck's Place, Daily Taco and Cantina
Farmers markets nearby
- Thiensville Farmers' Market Thiensville · 0.7 mi
- Cedarburg Farmers' Market Cedarburg · 3.8 mi
- Brown Deer Farmers' Market Brown Deer · 4.2 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
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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 46°F, lows around 31°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 24
- ☀️ Frost-free season182 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Grafton Wwtp, WI station (4.9 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
- ApplesAug to Oct
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- HoneyYear round
- Maple syrupFeb to Mar
- VegetablesJun to Oct
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.
- A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Hand wipes
- A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
- Work gloves, sap is sticky
- Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
- How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
- Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
- Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.
Farm country: Ozaukee County
Ozaukee County had 292 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 34 sold food straight to the public and 10 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 287 acres of apples #5 of 61 counties in WI
- 110 acres of Christmas trees
- 108 acres of pumpkins #9 of 60 counties in WI
- 6 farms selling honey
- 754 maple taps
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.
From the listing
Apples and pumpkins; Bedding plants; perennials; fruits and vegetables; apple cider; baked goods; Christmas trees and wreaths; caramel apples; gift baskets; honey; jams and jellies; maple syrup; pumpkins;
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Questions about Frenz Orchard and Garden Center
Is Frenz Orchard and Garden Center open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (262) 242-1060 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Frenz Orchard and Garden Center?
Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Frenz Orchard and Garden Center?
The listing gives the address as 505 N Main, Thiensville, WI. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Frenz Orchard and Garden 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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