U-pick Flower Farms Offer Variety and Affordability

Are you planning a party? Want to make your own flower arrangements? If so, the Treasure Valley's u-pick flower farms offer a variety of flowers at reasonable prices. Wild Rush Farm (www.wildrushflowers.com), located on the east side of Nampa, offers a wide selection of blooms from July till October (or first frost), dawn to dusk, for $10 per bucket. A bucket is usually enough to make three or four bouquets or centerpieces. Flower arrangements, including flowers, vase, a card and delivery are also offered, starting at $35. The farm is located at 6016 E. Carson Court, Nampa. Drop-ins are welcome or set an appointment by email to wildrushflowers@gmail.com.


If you enjoy the fragrance of fresh lavender and lavender products, check out Lakeside Lavender Farm (http://lakesidelavender.com/), 1003 W. Locust Lane, Nampa, or The Lavender Merchant (www.thelavendermerchant.net) in Kuna. Fresh lavender is available only briefly, usually in early to mid-July. However, lavender products, including soap, lotion, and more can be purchased year round from the farms' web sites and at several shops in the Boise area.

Both farms will host their annual lavender festivals July 9 and 10. Admission is free; hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local artisans will be on site to share their lavender products. Lavender lemonade and cookies are available as well. Lakeside Lavender Farm also offers horse-drawn wagon rides, music and educational classes.

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