Spend an afternoon surrounded by colorful blooms at one of the many flower farms around Des Moines. From cut-your-own, to pre-made bouquets and even flower CSAs, if you love fresh-cut flowers, it’s easy to surround yourself with them.
Please check with the farm before you go, both to check on availability and make sure that they’re open. Also, remember to check the weather!
PepperHarrow Farm
Where: 1809 S 4th Ave, Winterset, IA
What: This twenty-acre flower and lavender farm offers cut-your-own and pre-made bouquets, a flower CSA, and events and workshops throughout the season
When: Follow them on Facebook for up-to-date hours
Rose Farm Stead
Where: 7197 43rd Ave Norwalk, IA
What: Hospitality is tops, as they welcome you to take in their serene spot. With pick-your-own days throughout the year, as well as pre-cut arrangements, stop at Rose Farm for workshops, wine experiences, farm-to-table dinners, and more events.
When: April – December, hours vary
Valley View Farm
Where: 5119 Harding St Prole, IA
What: They specialize in growing old-fashioned flowers and flowers that hold well as cut flowers. They also make seasonal wreaths as well as other holiday-specific bouquets.
When: Follow them on Facebook for up-to-date hours
Willow Flower Farm
Where: 5119 Harding Street, Prole
What: Grab a bucket or pitcher and clippers and fill them up with their colorful assortment of flowers. Or join one of their bouquet subscriptions to enjoy fresh flowers for weeks.
When: Opens in July
Jester Hill Flower Farm
Where: 12430 Northwest 128th Street, Madrid
What: This boutique flower farm charges by the stem, so bring your own vessel to take home lavender, lisianthus, dahlias, and more. Volunteer for a spring planting day to earn free flowers.
When: Beginning in late June or early July
Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Center Grove
Where: 32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge
What: In late summer, they offer you-pick sunflowers! Admission includes a hayride to and stroll through their Sunflower Meadow. Once there, pick out a bucket and cut some blooms.
When: September – October, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Iowa Flower Farm
Where: 11520 NE 110th Ave, Maxwell
What: They offer an ever-changing array of wildflowers, peonies, and more throughout the season. Plus events like a planting day in early spring and Sip and Shop hours on Thursdays.
When: Mid-June through September
Monday, Tuesday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
