2024 east-central Iowa Flower U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Flower U-Pick Orchards in east-central Iowa in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for flowers that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have flowers farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Cedar County

• Lincolnway Flower Farm - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, farm animals, school tours
  2207 Old Lincoln Hwy, Lowden, IA 52255. Phone: 563 941-5417. Open: Call ahead for hours. Directions: On Hwy 30 between De Witt and Cedar Rapids. West side of Lowden on Old Hwy 30. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicIron garden sculpture available for order

Johnson County

• Lovely Bunches - Uses natural growing practices, flowers,
  2915 Newport Road Northeast, Iowa City, IA 52240. Phone: (319) 331-4755. Email: lovelybunchesflowers@gmail.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 2 pm; and by appointment; Please see our website for updates on hours of operation. Directions: Flowers available for cutting May 1st through October 31st; Pumpkins available October 1st though October 31st;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo.
  Lovely Bunches Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (319) 331-4397(ADDED: July 10, 2021)
• St. Bridget's Flower Farm - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, already-picked produce, weddings and wedding parties
  1870 Street Bridget\'s Road, Solon, IA 52333. Phone: 319-624-3584. Email: cathy@stbridgetsfarm.com. Open: Please call or email for availability, or check website for details. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Go east from Solon on East 5th Street seven miles to Street Bridget's Road. Take a right turn, we are the third driveway on the left. From Iowa City, take a right on Morse Road, continue five miles to Street Bridget's Road. Turn left, and continue almost 2 miles. We are on the right. Florist quality, fresh flowers available from June through October; Over seventy varieties of annuals and perennials, something for everyone!Due to ongoing construction, please call or email before coming to the farm. Buckets of flowers can be delivered for a reasonable rate. We will have available dates this summer for group outings, such as book clubs or meetings, bridal showers or church groups. Presentations are available on a variety of topics. Check out the website for upcoming information on Flower Camp, new this summer. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.

Scott County

• Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff - flowers, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand
  27387 130th Avenue, Donahue, IA 52746. Phone: 563-282-4338. Email: cmlafrenz@netins.net. Open: Wednesday to Friday from 9am to 5 pm, Saturday from 9am to 3 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm; Closed Monday and Tuesday. Directions: 1 mile east and 14 mile north of Don\'s Pub in beautiful downtown Donahue!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff Facebook page. 1 mile east and 1/4 mile north of Don's Pub in beautiful downtown Donahue! One gallon jug of flowers for only $15! Fresh eggs and homemade jams available. Member-- Buy Fresh, Buy Local. The Summer Kitchen is open year round, filled with locally made goodies and needlework. the first U-Pick flower farm in Iowa. Walk through our acre of flowers and cut the perfect blossoms for your bouquet. Our flowers are grown naturally without the use of harmful pesticides. The selection changes by the season. there is always something new.

 

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Flower Picking Tips, and Information

Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own flowers are becoming more common.

• Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
• Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
• Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a vapor lock.

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers