Within Alberta are six farms and gardens dedicated to growing rows upon rows of fresh florals ready for u-pick. The u-pick flower farm experience in Alberta offers colourful florals, often those native to Alberta. You’ll encounter u-pick sunflowers, lilies, tulips, wildflowers, and more. These farms have staff onsite to help educate you on proper care or to provide styling tips for your bouquets.
The fun doesn’t have to end at the U-pick gardens either; these farms offer plenty of other activities to fill your day out, like shopping, dining, photography, and exploring.
1. Farm Fresh Florals
Call ahead to book your individual, couple, or group outing with Farm Fresh Florals. Their large gardens are home to unique types of flowers, shrubs, and grasses, which you can pick to take home and arrange. Their staff can also help you arrange the florals to look their best as a bouquet, and there is an on-site Farm Store, The Silo, where you can purchase gifts, vases, and other home décor.
Farm Fresh Florals: 48446 Range Road 23, Sunnybrook, Leduc County
Cost: Flower Hour – $50
1.5 hours
Phone: 780-445-8134
2. Birchwood Meadows
The u-pick flower garden at Birchwood Meadows will open in late July. The Sturgeon County flower farm can be booked for private picking, events, and they have special gardens dedicated to photography sessions. While here, you can also shop their premade bouquets and their gifts or sign up for a workshop. U pick runs from mid to late July through to first frost.
Birchwood Meadows: 56032 Rge Rd 245, Sturgeon County
Phone: (780) 913-1431
3. Blooms on 7
Blooms on 7 Gardens feature a curated collection of 250 varieties of specialty cut flowers and foliage. Explore the gardens to harvest the blooms and create your arrangement! Flowers are priced per stem. You will be provided with the day’s pick and price list once you’re at the farm.
The garden opens to the public on July 21, 2023. U-Pick appointments require a $5.00 reservation, and a bouquet of approximately 25-30 stems costs $30.
Blooms on 7: 51553 Range Road 225A, Sherwood Park
Special Events:
- Brews & Blooms: Experience a delightful evening amidst blossoms and beverages. With 2 tickets to Date Night, 2 refreshing brews, and a u-pick cup for flower picking, indulge in local beers while expanding your knowledge. Engage in lawn games, pack a picnic, or enhance the experience with a charcuterie box for 2 ($40). — July 28, August 11, September 8
- Sip & Snip: Join us for our signature workshop, “Farm Tour + Arrangement Making 101,” where you can explore the enchanting world of small-scale floral farming. Led by Blooms on 7 owner Brianna, the tour highlights sustainable practices and seasonal blooms. Create your own stunning bouquet while enjoying sparkling wine from Color de Vino. — August 12, August 30, September 10
4. Beyond Roots Flower Farm
Peonies, the flowers that grace us with their short but amazing blooms every year, are the stars at Beyond Roots Flower Farm. The farm, located between Sylvan Lake and Bentley in the Blind-Man valley, offers subscription services and pick your own bouquet events featuring 30 varieties of peonies.
The farm’s main focus is growing peonies, though sunflowers are also a staple.
Beyond Roots Flower Farm: 39509 Range Road 15, Bentley
5. Eagle Creek Farms
The u-pick offerings at Eagle Creek include tons of sunflowers, lilies, and other pretty florals, as well as berries and vegetables. Their u-pick flower season runs from mid-July to mid-September with no appointment necessary. After an afternoon of flower-picking, you can try your navigational skills with either their Tree Maze, Sunflower Maze, or their Corn Maze!
Eagle Creek Farms: 34530 Range Rd 14, Bowden
6. Primrose Lane Farm
The u-pick for Primrose Lane’s flowers can be done during their scheduled U-pick Days, or by appointment. Spend an evening on the farm among the flowers while taking in a sunset, exploring the floral varieties, and enjoying the fresh country air.
Primrose Lane Farm: Near Cardston
primroselanefarm@outlook.com