Local Sunflower Field

Last night, we went on a fun walk through the local sunflower fields about 15 minutes from our house. This is part of a farm-style park called Salomon Farm, and they have multiple varieties of sunflower. These bright yellow ones were all in full bloom. Next to this field was a section of multicolored sunflowers that weren't quite in full bloom yet, so we'll be going back in another week or so to check them out. Also, next week, they will offer a U Pick sunflower option.

This is also an excellent place for those Instagramable photos! I loved how the sunlight created such interesting lighting effects.

I will say, there were lots of bees pollinating all of the flowers. However, they completely ignored the people. I walked through flower paths with bees, but they didn’t care about me at all. It was all really peaceful and beautiful.

This park is open to the public and free. Yes, you are allowed to walk through the fields. They have rows of dirt between the rows of flowers in most areas, which make it easy to walk around without disturbing the flowers. They also have larger paths through the flowers that are great for walking in bigger groups.

If you're looking for a fun local activity, check out Salomon Farm! Throughout the summer season they offer lots of fun farm activities in addition to these sunflowers. Check out their website for more information.

U Pick Flower Garden - GardenView Flowers

View fullsize

Last night, we took an outing to GardenView Flowers in Grand Rapids, Ohio. There is an absolutely beautiful U Pick flower garden there to make your own bouquets!

GardenView Flowers is in the middle of nowhere, off of a cute little country road. When you arrive, you check in at the garden stand. The owner was super kind and welcoming. They set you up with a vase and a cup to hold your flowers together. It is $12 per vase. Then, you just start picking flowers!

There are 3 flower fields. There is small one in the middle and two large fields on either side. Each field has an excellent mix of flowers, each one unique and beautiful. I absolutely love walking the rows of flowers, searching for the next perfect flower to add to my growing bouquet. You can make your bouquet however you like! I chose to use purples and pinks, with little hints of yellow. But that’s the beauty of it; you make it how you want it. Anyone can enjoy it. There’s something cathartic about searching through flowers that just makes you forget about everything else during the day.

The variety there is fantastic. They have everything from huge sunflowers towering over your head to little tiny daisies. I saw every color of flower imaginable. There really is something for everyone there. The wildflower mix was my favorite. There is just such a vast array of colors, and they really pop in a bouquet.

This amazing flower garden is also an excellent place for photos. It’s also a super instagramable location. Bring a friend and you can enjoy taking tons of pictures together!

At the end, the owner wraps your flowers up for you in a newspaper bouquet and even offered to take a photo of me. Now, we have two fresh flower bouquets in our kitchen and an evening full of fun memories. Definitely check out GardenView Flowers if you’re ever in Northwest Ohio.