The Absolute Best Flower Farms to Visit Here in New Jersey
My wife loves her garden. She grows a bunch of veggies, but she also has flowers and she loves to go to flower farms to see all the beautiful blooms. We actually just became members at Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. We were just at Longwood Gardens to see the "tulips" that are peaking currently. So much color, it was definitely a fantastic sight.
I wanted to highlight an article I came across from NJ Digest that listed the best "flower farms" in the Garden State. Some of these beautiful farms we have visited and the ones we haven't are now on our list to see this spring and summer. Check out some of the most beautiful flower farms to visit this season.
Von Thun Farms – Washington, NJ
"Von Thun Farms is home to the New Jersey Sunflower Trail within the hills of Warren County."
Alstede Farms – Chester, NJ
"From July through October, enjoy the sights of sunflowers at Alstede Farms."
Holland Ridge Farms – Cream Ridge, NJ
"With over 300 acres and eight million tulips to explore, Holland Ridge Farms is the perfect place to get lost in this spring."
Alan’s Flower Farm – Allentown, NJ
"Alan’s has been a go-to place for flowers in Monmouth County since opening in 1990."
Hidden Spring Lavender Farm – Skillman, NJ
"Lavender and alpacas? Now, that’s a combination! At this Skillman farm, there are 15 various lavender types to view in their fields and choose from."
Duchess Farms – South Brunswick, NJ
"Duchess Farms is certainly a sight for sore eyes. The beautiful display of Anemones, Campanulas, Tulips, Lavender, Sunflowers and more fill the fields of this South Brunswick farm throughout the spring and summer."
Dalton Farms – Swedesboro, NJ
"Tulips are blooming at Dalton Farms. From red to purple, pink and white, you’re going to want to see what this farm has to offer. Sitting on 99 acres, there is plenty to wander through."
Princeton Lavender – Princeton, NJ
"Witness the gorgeous fields of purple at Princeton Lavender. This farm grows four types of lavender—Big Time Blue, Phenomenal, Sensational and Hidcote—as well as sunflowers and zinnias."
Mad Lavender Farm – Milford, NJ
"Visit Mad Lavender Farm for not only the sights and scents of lavender but a relaxing getaway."
Happy Day Farm – Manalapan, NJ
"Happy Day Farm is home to plenty of fun and gorgeous sights, particularly once the flowers start blooming. The farm is known for its lavender and sunflower fields."
Do you have any other flower farms you want to recommend? Post Your comments below. Enjoy this spring and summer.
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