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MID JULY - SEPTEMBER

Cutting Flowers at Cider Hill Farm 

Create one-of-a-kind farmhouse bouquets in the Summer Cutting Garden, a beautiful oasis featuring over 25 varieties of blooms from dahlias and snapdragons to sunflowers and strawflowers.

FAQS ARE lOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Cutting Garden Dates

The flower garden produces blooms all summer. 

GENERAL DATES
Flower cutting starts in mid-July and is typically over by the first week of October.

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS

Cutting garden tickets may be purchased online 24- 72 hours in advance or upon arrival at the farm. View the TODAY page to see if picking is open prior to coming to the farm. Sometimes the field is closed on Monday or Tuesday to let more flowers grow.

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TICKET OPTIONS

Pricing

Tickets are posted online 48 hours prior as we monitor the field and weather.

2026 PRICING

  • Adult/Child Ticket - Includes entry into the field and 1 mason jar of flower cutting. Max of 3 dahlias. $16.

  • Child Ages 3-8Kid's Bouquet - $5. Includes entry into the field for 1 child and 6 stems. (doesn't include dahlias)

  • Grand Bouquet - Includes entry into the field for up to 4 people and 4 mason jars of cutting. Pricing TBA.

Anyone ages 3+ entering the fields requires a ticket even if you are not cutting flowers. Personal picking containers are prohibited. Pricing subject to change.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Growing Flowers

Our summer cutting garden is a labor of love from the very first seed. Across our greenhouses, thousands of plants are started by hand, nurtured carefully to ensure strong, healthy blooms. We grow over 25 different flower varieties, each with its own needs and rhythms, from soil preparation to care and watering. 

By the time they reach the garden, these flowers have been shaped by months of hands-on attention, ready to burst into color and fragrance. Every bouquet you cut is the result of countless hours of planting, tending, and cultivating, bringing a little piece of our farm’s dedication to your jar.

Flower Cutting FAQs

As we prepare for this year’s harvest, here are some of the questions we’re asked most often.

FLOWER VARIETIES

Choose from a variety of a large, medium, small and filler flowers to make a stunning bouquet full of textures and colors. You'll find a variety of zinnias, lisianthus (think small roses!), snapdragons, cosmos, amaranth, millet, marigolds, basils, strawflowers, celosia, herbs, stock, dahlias, sunflowers and coneflowers. 

IS THERE A PROPER WAY TO CUT FLOWERS?
Absolutely, there’s a right way to cut flowers in a cutting garden, and it makes all the difference for both the plant and your bouquet. Always use clean, sharp scissors or garden shears, and cut stems at an angle about 1–2 inches above a leaf node or side shoot. This encourages new growth and keeps the plant healthy for more blooms later. Remove any leaves that would sit below the water line in your vase. With a little care, each snip helps the plant thrive while giving you a longer-lasting, more beautiful arrangement.

ARE THERE ANY RULES for kiddos?

Little ones get so excited in the flower field and we LOVE how much they love to be surrounded by all the cool things. We do ask that our kiddos refrain from running, row hopping and handling flowers they don't plan on cutting. We do encourage lots of wonderful playtime on the main lawn and in the trike yard. 

​Weekday FLOWER CUTTING  

The garden is open Wednesday - Sundays. It may also be open on a Monday or Tuesday pending blooms and maintenance needed by our crew. The best way to see is to visit our TODAY page on Sunday evenings where we'll post the upcoming week's availability and online tickets. 

TYPICAL FLOWER CUTTING SEASON LENGTH

The garden will be open mid-July through September for fall flower cutting.

KEEPING UP ON THE BLOOM SEASON

Mother Nature rules and the blooms follow! It's best to plan ahead:

  • Subscribe to our email newsletter - subscribers receive 1st notification!

  • Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

  • Check our TODAY page regularly

HAYRIDES

As a working farm, hayrides are available only on festival and fall weekends. 

5 PASS HOLDERS

For our early bird 5 pass holders, please make sure to bring that with you to present upon arrival. Valid for jar bouquets. Lost cards are not able to be refilled. To purchase a 5 pass when you arrive, visit the Farm Store for details to see if they are available.

PHOTOGRAPHERS & MINI SESSIONS

For those who wish to use the flower fields for personal or business use, tickets are required. If you are looking for a private experience, we encourage you to come at the end of the day closer to 3-4 pm when fewer people are in the field. Fields close promptly at 5:30 pm.

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See you in the flower field!

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