Spring is in the air, and what better way to embrace the season than by visiting the charming flower farms in York & Adams County? These local gems not only offer a picturesque setting but also provide you with the opportunity to become your own floral artist. Here's everything you need to know before you embark on your flowery adventure:
Must-Have Items and Reminders:
- Sunscreen and Bug Repellent: Before you frolic through the fields of blooms, make sure to protect your skin from the sun and pesky bugs. Trust us, sunburns and bug bites are not the souvenirs you want to bring back from your floral escapade.
- Comfy Shoes: The terrain at the farms can be diverse, so lace up your most comfortable shoes to navigate through the fields with ease.
- A Buddy: While bringing a friend along can enhance the experience, let's be real – having an extra pair of hands to help you with your flower-picking mission is the real game-changer.
- A Charged Phone: Get ready to capture Instagram-worthy moments at every turn. With so many picturesque photo spots, you'll want to make sure your phone is fully charged to document your floral journey.
Harvest Tips:
- When cutting flowers, reach over and into the beds instead of standing on crops or in the bed rows to avoid compacting the soil.
- Don't be shy about giving the plants a good haircut – aim for a healthy stem of around 16 inches for optimal flower longevity.
- Look for blooms that are just opening for the freshest and longest-lasting flowers.
- Remove any leaves and side shoots that fall below the water line to prolong the life of your bouquet.
- Once you get your flowers home, give them a proper rest by adding flower food to the water and ensuring they have a fresh water supply. Watch them perk up and dazzle you with their beauty!
Featured Flower Farms in Adams County:
Creekside Farm Market (Sunflowers)
- Location: 240 Markle Run Rd , East Berlin PA
- Website: https://creeksidefarmmarket.org/
K and J Farm Market
- Location: 4 Irishtown Rd, Hanover, PA
- Website: https://www.kjfarmmarket.com/
Yellow Hill Farm
- Location: 670 Yellow Hill Road, Biglerville, PA
- Website: https://yellowhillfarm.com/index.html
Featured Flower Farms in York County:
Flinchbaugh’s Orchard & Farm Market
- Location: 110 Ducktown Rd, Hellam Township, PA 17406
- Website: flinchbaughsorchard.com
Hidden Springs Flower Farm
- Location: 6140 Lincoln Hwy, Thomasville, PA
- Website: hiddenspringsflowers.com
Maple Lawn Farms (Sunflowers)
- Location 2885 New Park Rd New Park, PA
- Website: https://maplelawnfarms.com/
Terra Farms
- Location: 2605 Buffalo Valley Rd, Spring Grove, PA
- Website: terrafarmsandfield.com
Happy flower picking! 🌸🌼🌺
Know of a must-see PYO Flower Farm in York County we should add to our list? Email the info to sarahfrane@macaronikid.com
