The Garden Barn
Fort Edward, NY
At a glance
- Address
- 351 East Rd, Fort Edward, NY 12828
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkins
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- info@thegardenbarn.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Payment
- AmEx, Cash, Check, Debit cards, Discover, VisaMasterCard
- County
- Washington County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- 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
- Playground 2.1 mi
- Gas station Sunoco 2.4 mi
- EV charger 5.7 mi
- 24 places to eat within 5 mi Pizza Hut, McDonald's, Dunkin'
Farmers markets nearby
- Fort Edward Farmers Market Fort Edward · 2.4 mi
- Hudson Falls Farmers Market Hudson Falls · 3.4 mi
- Glens Falls Winter Farmers' Market Glens Falls · 5.8 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Meltwater Farm 4.9 mi
- 9 Miles East Farm Meal Subscription Service 11.9 mi
- Wild Hill Maple 12.4 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 47°F, lows around 28°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 9
- 🍂 First fall frostSep 30
- ☀️ Frost-free season143 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Glens Falls Ap, NY station (6.1 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
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
- PumpkinsSep 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. 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.
- 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
- A tape measure and your ceiling height
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- 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?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
- How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
- Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
- Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.
Farm country: Washington County
Washington County had 750 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 135 sold food straight to the public and 27 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 1,650 acres of Christmas trees #2 of 53 counties in NY
- 20 acres of pumpkins
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
Pumpkin picking; Fresh cut Christmas trees;
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Questions about The Garden Barn
Is The Garden Barn 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 in a past season.
When is the season at The Garden Barn?
Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is The Garden Barn?
The listing gives the address as 351 East Rd, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to The Garden Barn?
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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