Are you looking for a fun and creative activity that the entire family can enjoy? Look no further than our area’s several farms that offer a variety of “u-pick” options. From fresh fruit to flowers, you will enjoy spending time outdoors and making memories!
GardenView Flowers
11160 South River Road
Grand Rapids, Ohio 43552
www.gardenviewweddings.com
GardenView Flowers is a family-run farm that specializes in weddings and special events. Not only do the owners create the most beautiful floral arrangements for events and our local farmers’ markets, but they also offer guests the opportunity to participate in their “u-pick” program. For $12.00, you are able to roam their gardens that boast 30 different types of flowers to create your own personal bouquet.
GardenView also offers fresh flowers for purchase on-site, along with several other unique events such as yoga in the garden, kayaking and “U-Pick” and advanced floral design workshops. For more information on the farm and events, check out GardenView’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Schooner Farms
14890 Otsego Pike
Weston, Ohio 43569
www.schoonerfarms.com
Schooner Farms offers “u-pick” lavender in its “Lavender Labyrinth,” sunflowers, zinnias, blackberries and fall raspberries. Schooner Farms also offers a wide variety of items for purchase, such as potted lavender, berries and raw honey. Another fun offering from Schooner Farms is its wide variety of unique events such as lavender wand creation, yoga and a winter solstice luminaria walk.
Johnston Fruit Farms
2790 US 20 ALT
Swanton, Ohio 43558
www.johnstonfruitfarms.com
Johnston Fruit Farm was founded in 1954 and is still run by the Johnston family. They offer a variety of “U-Pick” options from strawberries, blueberries, apples and flowers. They also offer a petting zoo for kids of all ages to enjoy, fresh donuts, a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for purchase and a pumpkin patch in the fall.
Gust Brothers Pumpkin Farm
13639 Mulberry Road
Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267
www.gustbrothers.com
You might know Gust Brothers from their amazing pumpkin farm full of fall activities, but they are a year-round operation with plenty of fun activities!
Right now, you can wander Gust Brothers’ 60-70 varieties of flowers ready for you to pick. There is also a 5-acre sunflower trail, perfect for all ages! Think about the amazing pictures you can take! Along with flowers, they offer “U-Pick” produce and already picked produce as well.
Start planning your trip to the farm. Pack up the family and don’t forget to share your experience and beautiful creations on social media!