Peaches and that crop’s related farming jobs continue to be central to the Gillespie County economy. Though drought has made this year’s fruits smaller, it has also increased the sugars, so this year’s harvest is full of even sweeter treats.
Here are some peaches and orchards we have featured in past editions.
ECKHARDT ORCHARDS
2150 US 87 South • Fredericksburg
FISCHER & WIESER ORCHARDS – THA STAND
1206 US 87 South • Fredericksburg
jelly.com/fw-farmstead/tha-stand
BURG’S CORNER
15194 E US Highway 290 • Stonewall
(830) 644-2604 • burgscorner.com
JENSCHKE ORCHARDS
8381 E US Highway 290 • Fredericksburg
(830) 998-7822
HAT & HEART FARMS
3961 North Grape Creek Road • Fredericksburg
hatandheart.com
VOGEL ORCHARDS
12862 E US Highway 290 • Fredericksburg
(830) 644-2404