07/28/2026
Unfortunate update! After Sunday August 2nd U-Picks will be CLOSED.
As we switch to voluntary restricted water use due to extreme heat and drought conditions I cannot guarantee the quality or quantity of blooms for our U-Picks. After August 3rd I will be closing U-Picks until further notice.
Aren’t the rows irrigated? - yes but a combination of a long stretch of extreme heat, sandy soil, lack of recent rain, and low drought tolerant plants from frequent June rains mean flower quality suffers even under constant irrigation.
What does it come down to? - Responsible water use and our limited time/ability to keep everything alive. Our area is bordering on both moderate and severe drought and under those conditions water shortages can and will develop if this persists. Flowers are our farm’s source of income and a great sense of joy but in order to do our part we will be switching over to prioritizing irrigation for our perennial plants so they survive for the upcoming seasons and our high tunnel grown flowers for subscriptions and bouquets. As we do this, I cannot guarantee the quality of our U-Pick experience.
My goal is to keep U-Picks open through Looney Days weekend, We’re still inviting people out for a simple brunch on Friday, July 31st! Please note that the fields are dry, and the quality and quantity of blooms are reduced. While we may get picked out, we’re more than happy to have you visit regardless.
Moving forward,
- The farm stand will remain stocked throughout the rest of the growing season.
- Subscriptions will continue as scheduled.
- You’re still welcome to take photos in the sunflower field, but please be mindful that the extreme heat for the rest of the week will reduce their lifespan.
We’re exhausted and hot, but we’re still grateful for a wonderful season!
