Please read the entire FAQ. It will answer your questions about Taste and See Gardens.

Who is the farmer?

Your farmer is Bill Lensmire.

First and foremost, I am a follower of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Secondly I love being outside working on the land.

I grew up on a farm in northeast Wisconsin, in the township of Montpelier, just south of Luxemburg. In addition to working on the farm, I also worked at the Ellisville Dairy co-op cheese factory making cheddar cheese. During high school I earned my cheese makers license. After high school, I attended Carroll College in Waukesha and earned a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics. I spent many years working at GE Medical Systems, AGFA Healthcare and other companies writing software for CT Scanners and other Healthcare information systems.

Now I am applying all that I have learned to grow the best tasting, highest quality produce for my family and for you.

As I have grown older, I know how important fresh, locally grown and chemical free food is for our health and longevity.

Where is the farm located?

Taste and See Gardens is located in Ixonia Wisconsin. If you have been to Ebert’s Greenhouse Village, we are located just south of them. If you have never been to Ebert’s, go visit them because you are missing out on a beautiful experience! Mark and his family have built a wonderful village that truly honors Jesus Christ in all that they do!

Why a Pick-Your-Own Farm?

I want you and your family to experience picking your own produce.
I want you to taste the goodness of local produce.
I want you to see how the food you are eating is grown.
I want you to talk with the farmer growing your food.
I want you to ask questions as about this food.
I want you to be a healthier person.
I want you to feel how peaceful and beautiful it is in the country.

Taste and see the wonderful produce that God grows for us!

What are your growing practices?

In addition to using organic methods to grow the produce, I also apply regenerative practices that help build soil health, which helps build plant health, which then helps build your health.

The ground that is being used for the Pick-Your-Own garden has in the past been certified Organic (for hay production). Ever since we purchased the land many, many years ago, we have not used any life killing chemicals (herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, etc) on the land.

When will I know when I can come out and pick?

I use email as the primary communication channel from me to you. That is why it is important for you to sign up for the farm email list.

How long will the picking season last?

For 2026, the picking season will run from August to early October (to the first killing frost). The primary picking for 2026 will be vegetables

Do you grow or sell?

We do not grow blueberries, pumpkins, and many other things. Currently, we only grow the following for 2026:

Garlic
Carrots
Beets
Onions
Cucumbers
Flowers
Summer Squash
Herbs / Mints
Rhubarb
Cherry Tomatoes
Hot Peppers
Slicing Tomatoes
Bell Peppers
Pop Corn

What are your future plans?

In the fall of 2027 we will have red raspberries available for picking. (I will be planting red raspberries in the spring of 2026.)

In the fall 2028 we will have apples available for picking. (I planted 49 apple trees in the spring of 2025.)