Home Outdoor Fun Stem Sell: Where You Can Pick Your Own Flowers near NYC by Ilyssa SmithJuly 18, 2022 @springwindfarm Search more like this ice creamfarm funfarm storeflower pickingfresh producesweet corntickets onlinewater parksfarmhollow farmgomphrenalavendersunflowerstem Advertisement Trending Now News Disney+’s Prices Are Increasing—Unless You Want to Watch Ads Food & Drink General Mills Is Bringing Back 4 Classic Sugar Cereals That Your Mom Never Let You Eat Viral & Trending Cat Sneaks into Family Car & Joins Their Road Trip, Becomes Instant Celebrity Viral & Trending Weatherman Discovers His Map Is a Touchscreen and His Reaction Is So Pure Celeb & Entertainment Serena Williams Announces Retirement: ‘If I Were a Guy, I Wouldn’t Be Writing This’ Advertisement Maybe you picked some cherries this summer, or any number of berries recently, but have you ever ventured into acres of flowers of all kinds and snipped a few stems right from the field? From wildflowers to sunflowers, zinnias, peonies and more, here are our favorite farms near NYC for flower picking. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Brittany Hollow Farm Flowers (@brittanyhollowfarmflowers) For a Wide Variety: Brittany Hollow Farm Head to Brittany Hollow Farm in the Hudson Valley for one of the best selections of pick-your-own flowers near NYC. Flower varieties include zinnias, cosmos, black-eyed susans, strawflowers, snapdragons, celosia, sunflowers, butterfly weed, statice, and more, and the farm is open July through early October. Flowers are $20 per bucket, and you take the bucket home with you—bring it back for $15 buckets all season long. The fields are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.Brittany Hollow Farm7141 Albany Post Rd.Rhinebeck, NYOnline: brittanyhollowfarmflowers.strikingly.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Terhune Orchards – Princeton, NJ (@terhuneorchards) For “Gazillions” of Flowers, Veggies & A Winery: Terhune Orchards A major player in the “you pick” scene, Terhune Orchards offers the chance to pick something throughout the growing season. They offer a great selection of flowers here, available from late June to October. Planters and culinary herbs are also available on site, as are numerous other fruits and veggies—both in the fields for picking and the farm store for purchase. Terhune also operates its own winery. FYI: Leave your pets with a friend—they aren’t allowed on the farm. Terhune Orchards330 Cold Soil Rd.Princeton, NJ609-924-2310Online: terhuneorchards.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Spring Wind Farm (@springwindfarm) For Gorgeous Blooms for the First Time: Spring Wind Farm The stunning blooms are grown sustainably, and flowers for picking include sunflowers, zinnias, cosmos, celosia, gomphrena and more. Pick for a mason jar or a three-gallon bucket; prices start at $16. 95 Holmes Mill Rd. Cream Ridge, NJOnline: springwindfarm.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Johnson’s Corner Farm (@johnsonscornerfarm) For Super Sunflowers & Farm Fun: Johnson’s Corner Farm Johnson’s Corner Farm loves its sunflowers. (The farm even holds Sunflower Celebrations.) In addition to lots of barnyard fun and picking produce, you can pick sunflowers for $1 a stem here, and zinnias for 25 cents each. Entrance to the field is $5/person on weekdays, and $6/person on weekends; buy tickets online to guarantee admission. 133 Church Rd. Medford, NJOnline: johnsonsfarm.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lavender By the Bay (@lavenderbythebay) For Lavender Lovers: Lavender By the Bay To be fair, you can’t pick the lavender at Lavender By the Bay, but it’s a must for fans of this soothing herb, and peak bloom for French lavender is happening now, and more to come late summer! Plus: you can load up on sachets and sprigs in the gift shop. This farm has two locations on Long Island, growing more than 80,000 plants in hues of purple, lilac, white and beyond. (FYI: The Calverton spot is across the street from water park Splish Splash.) It’s $12 to enter the field and stroll in the fragrant fields. Tickets must be purchased beforehand. Open daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.7540 Main Rd.East Marion, NY47 Manor Rd.Calverton, NY Online: lavenderbythebay.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melick's Town Farm (@melickstownfarm) For a Butterfly Moment: Melick’s Town Farm You can pick apples and peaches at Melick’s, but from July through September its stunning gardens are open for picking as well. You’ll find flowers such as zinnias, sunflowers and snapdragons here, and no appointment is necessary, but they do ask that you bring your own clippers. (They advise calling ahead to find out what is blooming before you head over.) The farm charges per stem and also has pre-picked bouquets and arrangements if you need to grab a bouquet on the go. Melick’s Town Farm is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 6.pm., and on a nice day, butterflies flock to the gardens, making for nice Instagram fodder.Melick’s Town Farm170 Oldwick Rd.Oldwick, NJOnline: melickstownfarm.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty's Berries and Bunches (@pattysberriesandbunches) For Flowers, Berries & a Side of Fresh Ice Cream: Patty’s Berries and Bunches If you’re looking to ditch the scissors, but pick up some berries, this is the place to go. Patty’s “bunches” are flowers, which are sold pre-picked and include blossoms such as sunflowers, dahlias, peonies, and zinnias. You can also pay $8 to walk through the flower fields for the perfect photo op! The farm features an “Ice Cream Patch,” where visitors can buy scoops of seasonal flavors which are made with fresh ingredients grown on-site. This 40-acre Long Island farm is one of our favorites for U-pick berries. Open daily, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.410 Sound Ave.Mattituck, NYOnline: pattysberriesandbunches.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alstede Farms (@alstedefarms) For Evergreen & Sunflower Mazes & Lots of Produce to Pick: Alstede Farms Alstede is a popular place for picking many, many things. Not only can you pick your own flowers at Alstede Farms, they’ve also added a cute evergreen maze, which is included with admission. Picking season runs mid-July through September, and flowers go for $1 a stem. The farm is packed with beautiful sunflowers ready for picking, and the farm’s annual sunflower maze is also open for navigation. This farm is also one of our favorites for “U-pick” fruits & veggies as well. Sweet Corn, vegetables (peppers, eggplant, tomatoes), peaches, cantaloupe, nectarines, honeydew and canary melon are all in season during the “cut your own flower” season, so you can pick up some “Jersey Fresh” produce while you’re at it. Check this page to see if flowers are open for picking. 1 Alstede Farms Ln.Chester, NJOnline: alstedefarms.com RELATED STORIESThe 2022 NYC Summer Bucket List: What You Must Do with the KidsThings To Do With Kids in the HamptonsThe Ripe Stuff: Where to Pick Your Own Berries Near NYCWhere to See a Drive-in Movie This Summer Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this ice creamfarm funfarm storeflower pickingfresh producesweet corntickets onlinewater parksfarmhollow farmgomphrenalavendersunflowerstem Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? 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