Flower Finding 101
As the weather gets warmer, you might be starting to think about what you can do off-campus to best enjoy the spring. You probably already know the best hiking spots near campus or where to find cascading waterfalls but what about something as simple as picking fresh flowers? There are several beautiful “u-pick” flower farms not too far from campus that will be in bloom any moment, and bonus—they’re a great backdrop for photos.
Listed below are a few of the best farms not too far from campus.
Photo courtesy of Ana Luisa
Dewberry Farm
This farm in Hillsborough sits on 20 acres of the original 100-acre family farm and was purchased back in 1925. Dewberry Farm is a private residence that hosts weddings and receptions and is open to the public on only two occasions: spring tulips and summer sunflowers! They plant over 100,000 tulip bulbs every year for your picking and photo needs and even plan to add other kinds of flowers to the mix this year. Cut tulips are $1.25 a stem and $1.75 if you decide you want to take the bulb as well.
Dewberry Farm will likely be open beginning March 25, and you’ll be able to purchase tickets ahead of time on their website.
Late Bloomers Flower Farm
This adorably named farm in Elkin is definitely a little bit longer of a car ride, but totally worth it. While tulips and daffodils in the spring and sunflowers in the summer are their main picking attractions, they also have a vast selection of other flowers, should you want some diversity in your arrangements. Something particularly special about Late Bloomers is not only the wide array of tulip colors they have, but also the different kinds.
Their season will likely start toward the end of March, but the farm actively posts updates on their Facebook page, so make sure to check it out for the most up-to-date info.
Firefly Farm
This other Hillsborough farm features gorgeous wildflowers you can cut yourself. Situated on 26 acres of land, Firefly Farm has adorable horses, mini donkeys and goats! Tickets are $20 but one ticket is good for multiple people and the farm even gives you scissors to harvest and a basket to carry your finds.
They plan to open for picking at the end of April or in early May, but make sure to watch their website for updates.
Photo by Ana Luisa Scholtes
Photo by Ana Luisa Scholtes
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