Put that Green Thumb to Work
There’s nothing quite like a bright bouquet to freshen up a space. We get them on holidays and special occasions, usually from the grocery store or a local florist. Rarely do we have the chance to get our hands dirty picking and designing our own arrangement. Well, leave it to NEPA to make your floral dreams a reality.
From sunflowers to lavender and everything in between, a handful of NEPA farms encourage guests to explore the fields and pick their own flowers. Embrace your inner gardener and check out these pick-your-own destinations.
Dallas, PA
Before apple season is in full swing, Brace’s sunflower field is a late summer hit. Featuring many varieties of the bright yellow blooms, this rolling field is an ideal spot for a summery photoshoot. You can even pick a few to take home with you.
Tunkhannock, PA
If you missed their “u-pick” tulip season in April & May, Brown Hill Farms’ sunflower season is just around the corner. Explore over 30 acres of towering yellow flowers and even create your own unique bouquet.
Tunkhannock, PA
Open on select days during lavender season, a visit to Mountain Sprigs Farm is a special occasion. Learn how to pick and care for your flowers like a pro.
Shickshinny, PA
This revived 1900s Shickshinny farmstead is introducing farming to a new generation. Wander the fields of Olde Soul Acres and pick an assortment of flowers to make your bundle of perennials, annuals and species native to NEPA.
Cresco, PA
With rows and rows of lavender to explore, it’s easy to see how Paradise Lavender Farm got its name. Paradise offers pick-your-own as soon as the lavender is ready, usually in early July.
Weekends from July 27 – August 27
From late-July through late-August, Lakeland Orchard & Cidery is in full bloom. Fields of sunflowers, zinnias, marigolds and many more varieties cover the grounds. In between taking photos and making mason jar bouquets, check out their brand-new Butterfly House.
Leave It to the Professionals
Take a Hands-Off Approach
While picking your own flowers is a must-do summer activity for some, others might prefer a simple stroll through the fields. These NEPA farms have beautiful blooms that are cared for and harvested by resident gardeners. Guests are welcome to tour the grounds and admire the beauty from afar.
Pottsville, PA
For more than 10 years, Hope Hill has been giving Pottsville a pop of purple. This certified PA pollinator-friendly farm offers tours of their lavender fields during the season, typically from mid-June through August. You can purchase fresh bouquets and other products at their shop.
Palmerton, PA
The Quiet Hills lavender fields are the perfect spot for a peaceful afternoon. Take an easy stroll, snap some photos or enjoy a picnic alongside rows of purple. Stop by The Lavender Shed to purchase a bouquet to take home. Admission is free.
