The Best U-pick Flower Farms & Flower Stands in Southern Oregon

August 6, 2024 The Southern Oregon Mom

Where can I pick flowers now in Southern Oregon?

Summer is finally here, and for the Rogue Valley that means its time to gather up the kids and go pick flowers. The flower season usually begins mid to late June and runs until mid Fall depending on the weather and flower type.

If you have a toddler or young child you want to take out to a farm in Southern Oregon, I think flower farms are a great choice. Unlike fruit, it is very straightforward which flowers are ready to pick. Flowers are typically at the perfect height for littles to pick by themselves, which is great if your kiddo has entered the do it themselves stage. I think this is also a nice activity for teens too.

Most flower farms provide cutting tools for you to use, but you’ll want to bring your own container to transport the flowers home in. My kid isn’t quite old enough to use the sharp shears so I make sure to grab a pair of kids scissors to bring along when I grab my vase. With the safety scissors I feel I can give her more independence in selecting and cutting her own flowers.

U-pick flower farms don’t necessarily take a long time to pick your bouquets, although I try to get my little to walk around and take a closer look at all the different flowers, in their different stages, and talk about how plants grow and what all their parts are called. We typically see bees and butterflies when we go, and often we spot a few more insects hanging around too.

The Rogue Valley has several U-Pick Flower Farms. Some offer one type of flower to pick like sunflowers or lavender. Others offer a variety of flowers to make a custom mix for your flower arrangement. We have one completely FREE U-Pick flower farm in Southern Oregon- but it comes with a catch: you have to pick a second flower arrangement to give away in an effort to spread kindness in our community. I’ll give you more details on that below.

Which farm is the BEST U-PICK Flower Farm in Southern Oregon? Well that entirely depends on what you’re looking for. I’ll give you the rundown on each one to help you narrow down which farms you want to go visit. Honestly though, they are all great but in different ways. I don’t think you can pick a bad one.

U-Pick Lavender Field at Dos Mariposas in Medford Oregon

U-pick Lavender Farms in Southern Oregon

The first u-pick flowers to bloom in Southern Oregon are lavender. They usually begin to bloom mid-June and run through July. Southern Oregon is always beautiful to me, but getting to walk through the purple lavender fields with the mountains as a backdrop is maybe one of my favorite experiences. Its hard not to get stunning photos of your child with a set up like that. And I’ll mention a few of these farms offer time slots to photographers. They open those dates up for scheduling months before, so if you want to get family photos in the lavender fields, plan ahead. Its popular for a reason.

Southern Oregon Lavender Trail has two weekends it holds lavender festivals at the farms. One in June and one in July. Be sure to look at my Guide to Visiting the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail. Its got everything you need to know.

I’ve put together detailed info on each farm in my Lavender Guide linked above. Here are our u-pick lavender farms in Southern Oregon:

Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender

Photo credit: Urban Uprise Farm

U-pick Sunflower Farm in Phoenix, Oregon

Urban Uprise Farm in Phoenix, Oregon has a gorgeous field of U-Pick sunflowers!! They offer several varieties-even white sunflowers! They open for the season in late July, and are typically open for sunflower picking on Saturday & Sunday from 9am to 2pm. They are located on Houston Rd in Phoenix, Oregon. Follow their signs to the u-pick sunflowers. Parking is limited, so please carpool and park on the road if needed.

For the 2024 u-pick sunflower season, their pricing is 24 sunflowers for $36 and includes a bucket to hold and transport them home. If you need, more sunflowers 24 additional sunflowers are $30.

Its a no brainer what cute photo ops you can get with your kids picking sunflowers in Southern Oregon. And since you pick in multiples of 24, this is an ideal activity for larger families or for grandmas and aunties to come along.

Urban Uprise also allows photographers to book sessions in their u-pick sunflower field.

You’ll want to follow their social media pages for the most up-to-date info on picking conditions. They are also offering fun events like yoga classes in the u-pick sunflower field and movies at the sunflower farm.

Sunset on the Zinnia U-Pick Flower Field at Del Rio Vineyards Photo credit: Del Rio Vineyard Vineyards

U-pick Zinnia Farm in Gold Hill, Oregon

Del Rio Vineyards is located at 52 N River Rd Gold Hill, Oregon. Del Rio is the only FREE u-pick flower farm in Southern Oregon. There’s a catch though-

For every bouquet you pick for yourself, they ask that you pick one for someone in your life who could use a smile! Share the beauty and gift of flowers with someone in a care facility, a friend in need, or even a stranger.

Share your Flower-it-Forward adventures on social media by tagging @delriovineyards on Instagram or Facebook and using hashtags #floweritfoward and #culitvatekindness.

How wonderful is that? Its definitely a win-win for our community. I love going and picking because not only are we getting to pick flowers for free at this beautiful Southern Oregon vineyard, but I know after we leave we’re going to surprise a friend with a flower arrangement and brighten their day. Its a fun way to teach our children about kindness, and how small efforts can have big effects.

For the best flower picking experience in their Zinnia Farm, guests are asked to follow the Flower-It-Forward guidelines:

• The field is FREE and open to the public from dawn until dusk.

• For your safety and the safety of others, guests are strongly encouraged to utilize Del Rio’s parking lot to access the field.

• Bring your own water and clippers.

• Vases are available for those who do not have one. Vase donations are also happily accepted! Please bring vase donations to the Tasting Room during regular business hours (daily, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. for summer hours, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. beginning on September 9th for winter hours).

• Flowers are not for resale or events.

• Help us keep the field looking beautiful. Please don’t litter, and if you see a weed, help us out and pull it out.

U-pick Flower Farm in Central Point, Oregon

Rusted Gate Farm u-pick flower field is located at 5461 Upton Rd Central Point, Oregon. Note this is a different location on the same road as their gorgeous NEW farm store at 5700 Upton Rd Central Point.

For 2024, as prices for everything keep increasing, Rusted Gate Farm is asking for a small donation to pick their U-pick flowers so they can keep offering this flower garden to the community. To keep it accessible, the suggested donation to come pick your own flowers is $5 to $20 depending on what you can afford to give. They have a box for onsite donations, and there’s a QR code for electronic donations, and you can always donate directly at the new farm store just up the road.

In fact, try to budget a little extra time to head up the road and check out their new farm store. IMO, its the prettiest one around. The have delicious baked goods including fresh sourdough bread from Southern Oregon Sourdough and cinnamon rolls from Lane Creek Reserve, abundant local produce, local meat, fresh flowers to purchase if you aren’t able to pick your own, jams, honey, pottery, soap….. trust me, just go take a look around.

Back to the U-pick flower farm, they ask you limit your pickings to two bouquets per person. Please no smoking and no pets. Bring a water bottle with you for drinking if you get thirsty. There’s running water out there, but it is not safe to drink. And here’s two points that should go without saying: do not eat the plants and do not resell them.

Rusted Gate U-Pick flower garden in Central Point, Oregon is Open Tuesdays through Sundays 8am to 2pm.

Photo credit: Waterleaf Farm

U-pick Flower Farm in Ashland, Oregon

Waterleaf Farm is located at 100 Eagle Mill Rd, Ashland Oregon. They are open daily during any daylight hours for returning customers. For new customers, you can come pick your own flowers Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from the hours of 9am-1pm and 4pm-7:30pm.

Follow signs "Waterleaf U Pick" from the parking lot down into farm through the pedestrian gate. Please enter gardens anywhere behind the pink flags once you are in the garden do not cross the pink string perimeter.

How it works- See their detailed picking instructions under pop up canopy, and bring your own vase/jar or purchase one. Their pricing depends on the size of the flower on each stem. They have a pricing guide on the instruction table along with an example bouquet size. There is a $10 minimum purchase. They take Paypal Venmo and Cash payments.

They offer grab ‘n go bouquets in their cooler for those who don’t have time or ability to pick their own flowers.

Waterleaf Farm also hosts workshops, events, and photoshoots.

Photo credit: Electric Gardens

U-pick Flower Farm in Jacksonville, Oregon

Electric Gardens is located at 8035 OR-238 Jacksonville, Oregon. Their U-Pick flower garden is open Thursday through Sunday from 9am to 6pm.

You can fill a cup full of flowers for $20 which is about 20 stems. You’ll find the instructions as you enter the garden. They accept cash, Venmo, and Paypal.

Electric Gardens grows a huge variety of flowers. Here are some of the flowers they offer: sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, celosia, cosmos, marigolds, pincushion, black eyed susans, snap dragons, eucalyptus, and lots of other filler flowers and greenery. Check out their social media pages to see their latest blooms.

Electric Gardens also offers bulk flowers by the bucket, floral design services for weddings and events, and allows photographers to book sessions in their flower gardens. They also have pre made bouquets and flower bunches during the Sping and Fall months.

Pro-tip go early and bring some water. Its always warmer once you get out and start picking.

Flower Farm Stands in Southern Oregon

If you don’t have time or ability to go out and pick your own flowers, but you still would love fresh picked local flowers I’ve got a few options for you too. We have some great Flower Farm Stands in Southern Oregon. These flowers are super fresh usually picked within 24 hours of when you’re purchasing them. And in my experience they last so much longer than the ones in the stores that were shipped overseas to get to you.

Fleury Farm is located at 3770 Old Stage Rd Central Point, Oregon. Their flower stand is open 8am to 6pm.

They offer beautifully wrapped bouquets and vase arrangements along with a few other items at the flower stand. They accept cash and venmo.

Fleury Farm has flower subscriptions for locals and for businesses with both pick up and delivery options. Be sure to follow their social media to see their latest arrangements.

Phot Credit: Wizard’s Way Flower Farm

Wizard’s Way Flower Farm is located at 4880 Hwy 66 Ashland, Oregon. Be sure to follow their Instagram and Facebook to see what's currently blooming and when their flower stand is open. It’s typically open Saturdays (and sometimes Sundays) 9am -3pm.

Wizard’s Way Flower Farm offers fresh cut bouquets in their pop up flower stand and the farmer’s market in Medford. They also sell bulk flowers by the bucket and offer floral design services for weddings and events.

If you’re looking for other kid-friendly U-pick farms in Southern Oregon, be sure to take a look at our complete list of U-pick farms, Farm Stands, and Farmer’s Markets in the Rogue Valley.

Be sure to visit our Spring and Summer Guide for family-friendly things to do in Southern Oregon. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest info on what kid-friendly events are happening in the Rogue Valley.