12 Colorful Michigan Flower Farms that Want You to Come Flower Picking
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Looking for a unique experience that will brighten up your Michigan summer? How about trekking to flower farms where you can pick your own flowers?
Michigan is filled with amazing family farms to pick lavender or sunflowers, but those aren’t your only flower-picking options.
We’ve assembled 12 flower picking farms so you can create your own bouquet of dahlias, zinnias and everything in between.
featured image is Gust Brothers
Note on Farms
Many farms are cash or check only.
Some flower farms offer additional activities, but most focus on helping you pick your own beautiful bouquets.
Michigan Flower Farms for Flower Picking
Deep Roots Produce
8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302
Type of Flowers: Zinnias
Flower Picking Schedule: Mid-July
Alongside the renowned sunflower maze, a vibrant U-Cut flower field is sprouting next to the petting zoo. For the 2025 season, you can cut your own zinnias to create beautiful bouquets and snap stunning photos.
Jazz Blueberry Farm & Flowers
7223 W Grant Rd, Shelby, MI 49455
Type of Flowers: Zinnias
Flower Picking Schedule: Mid-July
These guys grow it all! Find wide varieties of beautiful flowers throughout the growing season.
And of course, you can also get your blueberries here.
Gust Brothers
11998 Rodesiler Hwy, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
Type of Flowers: Zinnias and more
Flower Picking Schedule: Throughout summer
Lots of flowers for cutting! Mason jar bouquets cost $10 per jar.
They supply jars, scissors, and water for you to cut your bouquet.
They also have a 5-acre sunflower trail and a country store, as well as u pick vegetables.
Secret Garden at Brys Estate
3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Type of Flowers: Lavender, perennials, and herbs
Flower Picking Schedule: June – August
This 12-acre agricultural oasis is tucked away on Old Mission Peninsula (near Traverse City) on Brys Estate.
Enjoy lavender fields, a gift shop, fruit, and sweet treats in addition to the perennial gardens.
Seasonal U-Pick flowers are available. In early July, lavender is in bloom. From June through September, perennial flowers can be cut.
While you’re there, stop by and relax on the porch or visit the adjacent vineyard & winery.
Wild Flower Farm
5935 136th Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Type of Flowers: A variety of zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, dahlias, celosia, sunflowers, and more!
Flower Picking Schedule: Tulip U-Pick begins May 4, 2025
Wildflower Farm began four years ago, and just began offering U-Cut flowers for the first time in 2024. They ask that you bring your own clean pair of scissors and container for your bouquet.
There is also a self-serve flower stand with fresh bouquets available Tuesday – Saturday 9 AM – 7 PM.
They also host special events throughout the year. Check their events page for more info.
Cash or Venmo only.
Omena Cut Flowers U-Pick
12401 E Freeland Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682
Type of Flowers: Huge list of annuals and perennials, including ranunculus, zinnias, daffodils, hydrangea, sunflowers, lavender, and more.
Flower Picking Schedule: Throughout summer
Omena Cut Flowers is a U-Pick flower farm located about seven miles north of Suttons Bay on M-22 in Leelanau County.
From the month of May through October, they are open daily from dawn ’til dusk. The farm is self-service, offering 26 beds to pick from, with over 40 varieties of annuals and perennials.
They have free containers (think milk jugs and jars) that you may use to take flowers home in or bring your own containers.
Cash, checks to OCR, and Venmo accepted. Most stems are priced from 25 to 75 cents each–with some less (lavender is 10 cents a stem) and some more (peonies and lilies are $2.50 – $3.)
Manchester Blooms U-Pick Flower Farm
10722 Bethel Church Rd, Manchester, MI 48158
Type of Flowers: Cornflower, baby’s breath, plains & lance leaf coreopsis, poppies, stock cosmos, rudbeckia, zinnias, calendula, sunflowers, and more
Flower Picking Schedule: July – September
This farm offers u-pick of several varieties of flowers from mid-July until September as well as pre-cut bundles for pick-up or delivery.
Throughout the fall, they’ll take orders for pre-cut arrangements and bouquets.
MB’s annual flower varieties are chosen for their bright colors and long vase life.
Lavender Fields Farm
2175 E Hinchman Rd, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Type of Flowers: 16 different varieties of lavender
Flower Picking Schedule: June 1- July 31
Choose from the 16 types of lavender in the summer at this certified small scale nursery grower.
Hit up their store for dried lavender bundles, aromatherapy items, and lavender culinary treats.
Ankley Family Farm
6767 Clear Lake Rd, Imlay City, MI 48444
Type of Flowers: Wide variety including dahlias, zinnias, verbena, statice, yarrow, lisianthus, and sunflowers.
Flower Picking Schedule: July 15, 2025
Choose from an array of u-pick flowers at this family-owned centennial farm. No appointment necessary.
Photo sessions are popular here and open to the public when you pay the admission fee to each field. (They even set up adorable props in the fields.)
Fairview Berry and Flower Farm
3788 Mast Rd, Fairview, MI 48621
Type of Flowers: Wildflowers, sunflowers, zinnias, and more
Flower Picking Schedule: Summer – fall
Pick your own gorgeous bouquet, stroll the walking trails, visit the flower barn, and of course pick strawberries, raspberries, and grapes.
There is no admission charge to visit the farm.
Old Mission Flowers
16550 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
Type of Flowers: Hundreds of varieties of flowers
Flower Picking Schedule: May Day – Labor Day
The garden is open from dawn until dusk. Pay via a pay pipe or use Venmo or PayPal.
There are vases, jars, and paper cups priced for filling for mixed bouquets.
Gorgeous views are around every corner, so bring your camera.
Schell Family Farm
10055 Dexter Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169
Type of Flowers: Dahlias, zinnias, snapdragons, sunflowers, and more
Flower Picking Schedule: July – fall
The farm opens for the season around August 1 and offers a variety of u-pick flowers and sunflowers, plus don’t miss out on their family favorites like pumpkin picking, apples, syrup, fruit, a haunted forest, and Christmas trees.
U-Pick Flowers FAQs
How does flower picking work?
The process for picking flowers at flower farms varies by location. Generally, visitors show up, get instructions and tools, and proceed to cut the flower stalks as directed.
Check the open times for the flower farms you want to visit and head on out. Some farms require reservations.
What is the best time of day to go flower picking?
Try to pick flowers in the morning. Your flowers will be less likely to wilt. The flower farms know this and often offer morning flower picking times as a result. Flowers cut in the middle of the day may struggle.
When can I go flower picking in Michigan?
The growing season in Michigan typically runs from the end of May into October.
Flower bloom times depend on flower variety, location, and seasonal conditions. It can be hard to predict exactly when a certain type of flower will be at peak bloom.
However, flower farms are good at estimating these bloom times and will often post updates on their social media accounts.
If your heart is set on picking sunflowers, make sure you check the flower farm’s calendar to determine the best time to visit.
What should I wear to a flower farm?
When going flower picking, wear clothes that can get dirty. Consider rainboots for trudging through the field.
Happy Picking!
No matter which flower farm you choose, you’re sure to end up with a gorgeous bouquet.
