A Colorful U-Pick Flower Farm, The Wildflower Farm In Illinois Is Like Something From A Dream
By Melissa Mahoney|Published April 29, 2022
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
It’s that time of year when the flowers are in bloom and create a gorgeous rainbow blanket across the landscape. The gorgeous colors are always a welcome sight after a long winter and a sign of warm weather for the next several months. If you love flowers, did you know that there are several flower farms across the Land of Lincoln where you can pick your own stems? It’s true! Today we will discover one such u-pick flower farm in Illinois and it’s one you will want to add to your summertime bucket list.
The aptly-named Wildflower Farm is open seasonally from early-to-mid July through late September. It is located in the village of Monee in the suburbs of Chicago.
When you visit the farm, a $5 admission is charged per person (over the age of two) who does not want to purchase a container and pick their own flowers. The admission price is for access to the fields and is totally worth it! However, if you purchase a container, the admission fee is waived.
If you want to pick your own flowers, you must purchase either a small or large jar, a mug, or a pitcher. You can then fill your container with as many flowers as you can fit. However, it does not include the dahlias or sunflowers.
Are you excited to pick our own flowers at The Wildflower Farm this year? What is your favorite u-pick flower farm in Illinois? Let us know in the comments! For more information including opening dates and hours of operation, visit The Wildflower Farm’s website and Facebook page.