U-Pick Experience FAQs
Have questions about the u-pick? We hope you will find the answer here but if you don’t , please don’t hestitate to reach out!
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Yes! All of the available dates will be listed in the calendar on the U-Pick Flowers Page. Larger groups or specail events are often booked outside of our regular u-pick dates so please reach out if you would like to book a special event.
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Of course! You can add stems individually or upsize your u-pick container at any point during your visit.
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Our $80 u-pick experience includes up to 3 dahlias. Otherwise, yes they are $5/stem extra. Why? These divas are expensive and labor intensive to grow. They require more fertilizer, water, storage and fussing over than any other crop we grow.
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Most times we can accommodate an extra person but please call or text us to make sure we have enough staff and supplies ready.
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No, we will supply all of the tools and buckets that you will need. However, you are welcome to bring a vase if you have one that you love. We do have some for purchase at the farm as well or can wrap your bouquet in paper to transport home. Reccomended vase height is 15” or shorter.
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Yes you are welcome to bring non-alcoholic drinks and or snacks if you like. We always include a hot or cold beverage option in your u-pick experience and we have lots of picnic seating if you want to hang out when you are done and share a snack.
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Yes, we have a very nice public washroom available for guests.
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Our pathways are covered in wood chip mulch and are 30” wide. There are some uneven areas but no drastic changes in elevation etc. Big wheeled strollers can navigate the pathways well. The farm store has 2 steps up and is not accessible by wheelchair.
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No, flowers like to be cut in the cooler parts of the day otherwise they are prone to wilting. This is why we always off it in the evening. In the autumn, when temperatures are cooler, we occasionally offer the u-pick during the day.
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Please reach out to us directly to book a special event such as a bridal shower, birthday party, staff event etc. This allows us to make sure we have everything prepped properly for your occasion.
Wedding Florals are booked in a specific way and not part of our regular u-pick. Please contact us directly to book wedding florals.
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No, please reach out if you would like to pick flowers for event décor or wedding florals. We book them differently than our regular u-pick with a plan in place for rain etc. We can offer bulk buckets of flowers for event décor and flowers are priced per stem.