If you’ve ever dreamed of wandering through a field of colourful blooms and hand-selecting your own bouquet, Ontario’s pick-your-own flower farms make that dream a reality. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your home, plan a DIY wedding, or simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon surrounded by nature, picking your own flowers offers a fun and fragrant experience for all ages.

Why Pick Your Own Flowers?

1. Fresh and Local
   Flowers picked directly from the field are as fresh as it gets. You’ll enjoy vibrant blooms that last longer in the vase and support local farmers in the process.
2. Personal Touch
   Craft a custom bouquet with your favorite colors and textures. Whether you’re into bold sunflowers or delicate zinnias, you can create a bouquet that reflects your style.
3. Family-Friendly and Therapeutic
   Strolling through flower fields can be a calming experience, making it a great outing for couples, families, or solo adventurers seeking mindfulness in nature.

What to Bring

• Snips or scissors (some farms provide them)
• A bucket or mason jar for your blooms
• Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, and water
• A camera or phone — you’ll want to capture the beauty!

When to Go

Ontario’s flower-picking season typically runs from late June through September, depending on the weather and flower variety. Sunflowers often bloom mid-to-late summer, while dahlias, cosmos, and zinnias continue into the fall.

Flower Varieties You Can Pick in Ontario

• Sunflowers
• Dahlias
• Zinnias
• Snapdragons
• Cosmos
• Wildflowers
• Lavender (in early summer)

Tips for a Successful Visit

• Call ahead or check the farm’s website/social media to confirm availability.
• Go early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid heat.
• Handle flowers gently and place stems in water quickly to keep them fresh.

Ontario Pick-Your-Own Flower Farms to Visit

Here are some beautiful PYO flower farms you can visit across Ontario:

1. Apple Hill Lavender – Norfolk
2. Avalon Lavender Farm – Dufferin
3. Bonnieheath Estate Lavender & Winery – Norfolk
4. Brantwood Farms – Brant
5. Coopers CSA Farm & Maze – Durham
6. Country Cut Flowers – York
7. Dahlia May Flower Farm – Hastings
8. East Beach Flower Farm – Essex
9. French Blooms – York
10. Lavande Braydale Lavender – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
11. Lavender Mills Farm – Leeds & Greenville
12. Little Brown Farm – Middlesex
13. LouLou Lavender – Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry
14. Pingle’s Farm Market – Durham
15. Prince Edward County Lavender Farm – Prince Edward
16. Purple Blossom Lavender Farm – Waterloo
17. Robintide Farms – York
18. Tranquility Trails Farm – Durham
19. Woodland North Lavender Farm – Hastings

Each farm offers a unique atmosphere—from rustic country fields to carefully curated flower rows—and many also feature extras like markets, photo ops, and workshops.

Final Petal

Whether you’re looking to create a handcrafted bouquet, teach your kids about nature, or enjoy a peaceful escape, picking your own flowers in Ontario is a beautiful way to connect with local farms and the natural world. Ready to gather your own blooms? Browse more flower-picking farms at PickYourOwnOntario.ca and plan your next floral adventure today.