Sweet Grown Alabama Blogs

This summer, experience the beauty and charm of Alabama agriculture by visiting a Sweet Grown Alabama U-pick flower farm. When most people think of Alabama in the summer, they picture ripe tomatoes, sweet corn and juicy peaches piled high at the local farmer's market. However, there's another homegrown treasure thriving in our warm, sunny climate, and that’s seasonal flowers. With rows of colorful blooms stretching as far as the eye can see, these farms offer the perfect setting for a relaxing day outdoors. Whether you're gathering sunflowers or zinnias, there's something special about hand-picking your own bouquet straight from the field. 

Not only is it a great way to enjoy time with friends or family, but it's also a chance to support local farmers and take home a piece of Alabama’s natural beauty. To plan your perfect flower-picking adventure, check out the Sweet Grown Alabama U-pick guide, your go-to resource for finding nearby farms and available picking times. Snap a few photos and immerse yourself in the sights and scents of summer, and you'll leave with flowers in hand and memories that last. 

Photo by Mehearg Farms

Bennett Farms- Heflin 

Address: 1073 County Road 13, Heflin, AL 36264 

Bennett Farms is open at 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in June for flower picking. They have rows of beautiful wildflowers, zinnias, and sunflowers fresh for the picking. It is $10 a Bennett Farms cup to fill up with as many flowers as you would like. Pets are welcome on a leash and admission and parking is free. Photography sessions are available during operating hours.

For details and U-pick dates/times: Bennett Farms on Facebook 

Mehearg Farms- Wetumpka 

Address: 740 Flatwood Road, Wetumpka, AL 36092 

Mehearg Farms has zinnias and sunflowers blooming in June. Come pick some of Alabama’s beauties!

For details and U-pick dates/times: Mehearg Farms on Facebook

Flowers to Bless- Camp Hill 

Address: 3279 County Road 54, Camp Hill, AL 36850 

Flowers to Bless U-pick is by appointment only. Consumers should RSVP through Facebook to reserve their spot for picking. They offer a variety of specialty flowers that are all grown sustainably and fresh on their family’s farm.

For details and U-pick dates/times: Flowers to Bless on Facebook 

Ironspring Orchard- Crossville  

Address: 765 County Road 569, Crossville, AL 35962  

Ironspring Orchard has sunflowers of every color, an abundance of perennials and annuals as well as beautiful dahlias and peonies. U-pick events will be scheduled soon, and a limited number of tickets will be available. Tickets and full details can be found on the Ironspring Orchard website. 

For details and U-pick dates/times: Ironspringorchard.com or visit their Facebook page.  

Moonflower Farms- Fort Payne 

Address: 948 County Road 112, Fort Payne, AL 35968

Wander the flower rows at Moonflower Farms and pick your perfect bouquet! They offer beautiful summer annuals in late summer/early fall. They also offer photography opportunities. Their U-pick begins in July.  

For details and U-pick dates/times: moonfloweralabama.com

Pleasant Pastures- Andalusia  

Address: 6881 Eagle Road, Andalusia, AL 36420   

Pleasant Pastures offers U-pick sunflowers Thursday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunflowers can be purchased by the stem for $1 and zinnias are $5 for a cup for guests to fill up.  As you stroll the sunflower field collecting your own fresh cut flowers, don’t forget to snap those pictures to let your followers know what they missed out on! Bring the kiddos to enjoy zip lines, slides and more fun activities as well. 

For details and U-pick dates/times: Pleasant Pastures on Facebook

The Sunflower Field- Autaugaville 

Address:  3301 Highway 14 West, Autaugaville, AL 36003 

Who doesn’t love sunflowers? Each planting of sunflowers is only in bloom for 10 days, so watch their Facebook page for bloom updates. The Sunflower Field also has beautiful zinnias. There is no admission fee to the fields. Photography sessions are available for $20 per paying client.

For details and U-pick dates/times: The Sunflower Field on Facebook 

County Line Flower Farm- Kennedy

Address: 1842 Lindsey Road, Kennedy, AL 35574

County Line Flower Farm will open for U-pick in late July or early August, depending on blooms. U-pick flower tickets include floral snips and glass jars to pick flowers. Pick flowers to brighten your kitchen counter or just take a break from life’s busy ways and smell some sweet flowers. Prefer to just visit to take photos and enjoy the atmosphere? The farm welcomes you to come on out and enjoy. 

For more details and U-pick dates/times: Countylineflowerfarm.com or visit them on Facebook.

Handey's Farm & Nursery- Montgomery 

Address: 254 Handey Farm Rd, Montgomery, AL 36117

Come on out to Handey's Farm & Nursery to pick some fresh sunflowers and zinnias. Cut them for yourself of give them as a gift, fresh cut flowers are always a treasure. Priced by the stem or by the vase! "Shop local, buy local" 

For more details and U-pick dates/times: Handey's Farm and Nursery on Facebook

FrogToe Family Farm- Waterloo

Address: 2900 CR 14, Waterloo, AL 35677

FrogToe Family Farms offers a variety of beautiful flowers, from sunflowers to cosmos, that are fresh for the picking. U-pick flowers will begin in July. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for bloom updates. 

For more details and U-pick dates/times: FrogToe Family Farm on Facebook. 

Photo by Bennett Farms

So, whether you are decorating your home, planning a day with the family, or looking for a meaningful gift, consider visiting a Sweet Grown Alabama U-pick flower farm and take home flowers that are as fresh as they are beautiful. Visit SweetGrownAlabama.org to find out more about our state’s flower farmers.