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Join us for flower picking!
What to Expect
When you arrive at the GardenView Flower Stop, you’ll sign-in at our welcome table, fill your mason jar (Ball brand quart-size mason jar) or a vase purchased from GardenView ($2) with water and a get a set of clippers for picking blossoms. When you’re finished picking flowers, you’ll return your clippers to GardenView.
Cost
Guests can make a bouquet for $15. Bring a Ball brand quart-size mason jar or buy a 4” wide vase at check-in ($2 for vase) to fill with as many flowers as you would like. Guests will be able to borrow clippers from GardenView Flowers for picking flowers. One complimentary bottle of water included with each U-Pick.
We have planted more than 60 varieties of fresh-cut flowers in our U-Pick garden, offering a colorful mix of varieties and textures for making a beautiful bouquet to take home. Guests can bring a bucket or vase for transporting their flowers (water on site) or purchase a vase or bucket from the GardenView Flower Stop.
Purchase tickets at our U-Pick Garden using cash, check or Venmo.
Location
11160 South River Road, Grand Rapids Ohio
Just want a bouquet to go?
Visit the GARDENVIEW FLOWER STOP
11160 South River Road, Grand Rapids, OH 43522
Open 8am-7pm EVERY DAY from MAY through SEPTEMBER
SELF-SERVE—Cash or checks are accepted in a dropbox. We also accept Venmo to “GardenView Flowers”.
GardenView’s Self-Serve Flower Stop is will have fresh flower bouquets, vases and flower gifts available! Stop on in for a visit today!
Other Questions
What happens when I arrive?
When you arrive at the GardenView Flowers Stop, you’ll sign-in at our welcome table, fill your mason jar (Ball brand quart-size mason jar) or vase (available to purchase) with water, and pick up to fill a set of clippers for picking blossoms. When you’re finished filling your cup, you’ll return your clippers. All clippers will be sanitized in between uses. Check out these features by The Blade & Sentinel -Tribune for more on the GardenView U-Pick experience.
What payments are accepted?
We recommend bringing cash or check. We also accept Venmo to “GardenViewFlowers” on the spot for contactless transactions. You can also pre-purchase a ticket online here—your name will be on our RSVP list when you arrive at the U-Pick.
What should I wear?
As this is a real garden, your shoes and clothes may get a little sandy, dirty or wet. Old shoes, comfortable
clothing, sunscreen and sunglasses are encouraged.
What flowers will be growing?
We planted more than 40 varieties of flowers in our U-Pick field---everything from zinnias and snapdragons
to gladiolus and sunflowers! As the season progresses, there will be an evolving and changing rotation of
flowers for you to pick---so visit many times to get a different bouquet each time. Due to mother nature,
we can’t tell you exactly when certain flowers will blossom.
Can I bring children?
Visitors of ALL ages are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times for safety. As our gardens are bumpy, it may be difficult for strollers and wheelchairs to navigate.
Are dogs allowed?
Although we like furry friends, to keep our flower fields healthy and other guests safe, we do not allow dogs at our U-Pick field.
What about photos?
There will be MANY photo opportunities within the U-Pick field, including under our special garden arch and morning glory canopy and in front of our flower mural during normal U-Pick days and hours (9am-7pm daily) for personal use photography. In fact, use #GardenViewFlowers to be featured on our Instagram or Facebook page!
Commercial photography or professional photography is NOT ALLOWED unless scheduled in advance. We allow photography from June-end of September from the hours of 7am-9pm. It is $25 per hour or photo session to help us cover garden upkeep and staff time. PRE-SCHEDULE A PHOTO SESSION AT THIS LINK.
Can I pick my own flowers for a party or special event?
You’re welcome to bring your friends out to the farm the day or weekend before/of a special event! Not only is
picking flowers and gardening therapeutic, it’s a fun birthday, shower or bachelorette party activity! In addition to a few tables in public areas adjacent to the U-Pick Garden, GardenView Flowers offers two beautiful covered outdoor spaces—-The Blossom Studio and The Petal Patio—-for groups of 10-75 people to gather while flower picking. Message Ellie at ellie@gardenviewflowers.com to coordinate a large group visit.
If you are looking for custom colors and arrangements, get in touch with Jenny in the GardenView Weddings department at jennyvanhoutte@gmail.com.
Do you accommodate groups of people?
We’d love to host your sorority, community group or organizations at the GardenView U-Pick field. If you are a
group of more than 5-6, please send an email to ellie@gardenviewflowers.com to help us prepare for your visit
and/or arrange for a special time to come to our gardens!
Will there be other activities happening?
We will host special activities in conjunction with the U-Pick throughout the summer. Watch our website and
social media for more details. Also sign up for one of our garden events if you’re looking
for an extra special experience---we host full farm tours on these dates.
What about water and snacks?
GardenView will have complimentary water bottles available at the U-Pick Garden for guests (one per U-Pick). Other beverages and snacks can be brought with you. Picnic tables will be setup near the gardens if you’d like to take a break or have guest who wants to watch while you pick flowers.
What if I want more than a few bouquets? Or flowers of a certain type or color?
We grow more than 80 types of flowers across the farm at GardenView Flowers, and offer a regular selection of
flowers from our farm and at the Toledo and Perrysburg farmers markets. But, if you need something
special, reach out to us at ellie@gardenviewflowers.com for custom design work or special orders.
Our full-service wedding flower and event clients get first priority, so unfortunately, we may not be able to
accommodate all requests.
What if I have other questions?
Get in touch with us at ellie@gardenviewflowers.com.