Visiting a flower farm where you pick your own is a great way to bring some color home. It helps if you know what to do before you get there so things go easy and you have fun. I wrote down ten quick tips to help you get ready for your big trip out to the sunny fields today.
Check Their Open Hours Online First
Always check their website first. Flower farms change their hours a lot depending on the weather and what is blooming so you might drive there just to find out they are closed or require advance tickets.
Bring Your Own Clean Bucket
You need to bring a clean bucket from home when you visit the farm. Many places let you use their pails while you are picking in the field. However you still need a way to get the plants home safely without them dying.
Wear Comfortable And Closed Shoes
Old rain boots are the best choice for a day in nature. You are going to walk on messy ground that is often very wet. Sneakers protect your skin from biting insects hiding in the tall green plants. Stay comfortable by wearing shoes that can get totally covered in grime.
Pack Sunscreen And Bug Spray
Protect yourself because the flower fields are out in the bright sun. There is almost no shade to protect your skin from the heat. Use sunscreen so you don’t get a burn and bug spray for the flies. It makes your visit much better.
Bring Your Own Sharp Clippers
Pack some garden shears in your bag. A lot of places let you borrow scissors but sometimes they run out or the blades are too dull making it hard to cut thick stems cleanly.
Pick Flowers In The Morning
Get there early before the sun gets hot and makes plants tired. Since flowers drink water overnight they are very strong in the morning. Your bouquet will stay beautiful for many days. It is much better than picking them when the afternoon heat arrives.
Watch Out For The Bees
Bees are everywhere in the fields doing their job to help the farm grow. Just leave them alone and watch where you reach your hands so you do not accidentally grab one while picking a flower.
Know How Much Things Cost
Every farm has a completely different way of charging whether it is by the individual stem or the jar size. Look up their prices before you start picking so you do not end up with a huge surprise bill at checkout.
Leave Your Pets At Home
Please leave your dogs at home today. It sounds fun to bring a pet for pictures but farms usually say no. Dogs can accidentally crush the tiny flowers while they walk around. Keeping them away helps the farm stay beautiful so the plants can grow.
Strip The Bottom Leaves Off
Always clean your flower stems. When you cut a stem you should pull off the lower leaves before putting the flower in water because leaves sitting in the water will make it dirty and cause rot.
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