A bouquet of fresh flowers is a universal symbol of appreciation, whether you’re giving them to a loved one, an acquaintance or yourself. Thanks to Colorado’s agricultural roots, locals aren’t limited to simply buying a bouquet, as many farms and garden centers across the state offer opportunities for guests to cut and customize their own.
So-called you-pick flower opportunities are an easy way to connect with nature. Better yet, they require no specialty gear and are appropriate for all ages. Bring your kids, a partner, or your parents — the blooms may be temporary, but the memories last a lifetime.
“We love to see people share in an experience and create a memory,” said Nikki McComsey, owner of Gather Mountain Blooms in Colorado Springs, which began hosting you-pick special events when the farm opened in 2020.
During the pandemic, many people looked for low-investment ways to get outside and entertain their families. You-pick flowers have since exploded in popularity, as more farmers opened their doors to the public and let locals relish in the beauty.
“In the world we’re in, where it feels very digital and can feel very isolating and lonely at times, knowing that you can go to a place in nature together and experience something really special, it makes people feel connected to each other and the place they live,” McComsey said.
The places that offer you-pick flowers vary in terms of size and scope. Some are hobby farms at personal residences that open for specific events, while others are commercial operations with a more casual, walk-in style. Most also offer gardening classes where flower enthusiasts can learn how to grow their own cutting garden, build crowns and wreaths, or do yoga and leave with a custom bouquet. They all provide garden snips and jars or vases, though some do ask that you bring your own vessel.
Here are nine Colorado farms and garden centers where you can pick your own flowers.
Tips for long-lasting bouquets
Cutting fresh flowers is easy, but there is something of an art to extending a bouquetap vase life. Some flowers, such as dahlias, don’t last very long off the plant, but by following these tips you can extend your bespoke bouquetap life up to about a week.
The farmers we spoke to suggested going out to the fields and picking flowers early in the morning when they are the most hydrated. Choosing flowers that are in the early stages of blooming – versus in full bloom – will also make them last longer. Cut the stems at an angle, so they have more surface area to absorb water, and be sure to strip all the leaves off, which will prevent bacterial growth in the liquid. Fill the vase about one-third full with water, change the water every day and periodically trim about a half-inch of the bottom of the stems, farmers recommend. Some also suggest putting a little sugar in the water as flower food, or vinegar to prevent bacterial growth. Keep your bouquet out of direct sunlight and consider putting it in a cool, dark place or even your refrigerator first thing after cutting to ensure the flowers remain hydrated.
Otherwise, just enjoy them while they last.
In the Denver metro
Blossom and Branch Farm
If you’ve ever wanted to see a regenerative farm in action, Blossom and Branch Farm in Lakewood opens its doors for you-pick flower events once or twice a month from July through September. (Depending on the weather, June and October dates may be added to the you-pick calendar.) For $65, locals can peruse 2 acres with more than 50 types of flowers, such as lisianthus, zinnias and dahlias. The farm also grows other plants, like yarrow, to bolster bouquets. Patrons are asked to bring their own jar, as well as family members who can help fill it. Additional attractions include a half-acre bird habitat, complete with a swing for kids and thriving wildlife like bumblebees and hummingbirds, as well as educational classes.
Blossom and Branch Farm is located at 2440 Iris St. in Lakewood. For more information, visit .
Crescendum Flower Farm
Started in 2020, Arvada’s Crescendum Flower Farm has primarily operated as a wholesale producer and sold flowers as part of its community-support agriculture program. But in the summer 2026, this family farm will open to the public for the first time and offer several you-pick opportunities. It is expected to open about twice a month starting in June, providing visitors access to specific flower gardens lush with celosias, sunflowers, cosmos and more. Guests will likely need to make a reservation on the website to claim their spot and pay about $25 for a jar to fill.
Crescendum Flower Farm is located at 7100 W. 62nd Ave. in Arvada. For more information, visit .
Yetman Farms
Now in its fifth growing season in Lakewood, Yetman Farms invites Denverites to their 4-acre property for special events from July through September, during which time they can snip flowers for their own bouquet. You-pick events happen either early in the morning or at sunset to avoid the hottest hours of the day. Bring your own mason jar or purchase one onsite ($5) to collect dozens of different types of blooms from zinnias, dahlias and sunflowers to green mist, bells of Ireland and other types of foliage. As a bonus, you can pet and feed the horses, goats and other animals when you visit. Each you-pick event requires advance purchase of a ticket ($42). The farm also hosts private events for groups.
Yetman Farms is located at 2995 S. Estes St. in Lakewood. For more information, visit .
Along the Front Range
Garden Sweet
Located on 10 acres in Fort Collins, Garden Sweet farm offers locals a chance to pick their own strawberries, raspberries, apples, and, of course, flowers. From May through September, stop by the farm stand anytime it’s open to pay a $5 admission fee to the fields and purchase either a cup ($20) or a bucket ($60) in which to collect flowers. Reservations are recommended on weekends, when the farm gets busy, and during its special events. Choose from 100 varieties, including peonies in the spring and gladiolus in the summer. Garden Sweet also grows numerous vegetables that are available for sale at the farm stand, so you can get dinner ingredients and decor in one stop.
Garden Sweet is located at 719 W. Willox Lane in Fort Collins. For more information, visit .
Gather Mountain Blooms
Gather Mountain Blooms in Colorado Springs welcomes locals to its farm for a variety of special events that almost always include a you-pick component. Each month during the growing season, it hosts a party in honor of a specific flower, including ranunculus (May), sweet peas (June), zinnias (July), sunflowers (August), and dahlias (September). Those parties also feature food trucks, libations and the opportunity to leave with a bouquet of the respective celebrated flower. You-pick Fridays become a mainstay in July, when guests can pay an admission fee plus $25 to snip their own stems. In between, Gather Mountain Blooms hosts yoga, brunch, live music and other workshops when visitors can make their own bouquets. Prices vary depending on the event.
Gather Mountain Blooms is located at 5210 S. Highway 85 in Colorado Springs. For more information, visit .
Munson Farms
Those who visit Munson Farms’ roadside stand in Boulder can pick up locally grown vegetables from this family-run operation. Abutting the stand is an acre of zinnias enticing visitors to pick their own bouquet as well. Munson Farms has been planting the zinnias for 30 years, in part, because of their regrowth ability. Whenever someone cuts a stem, this variety of the flower is able to regrow relatively quickly. (They were also a favorite of the Munson patriarch, who started the farm in 1976.) Guests pay $1 per stem or $10 for a dozen when they pick their own.
Munson Farms roadside stand is located at the corner of N. 75th Street and Valmont Road in Boulder. For more information, visit .
Native Hill Farm
While Native Hill Farm grows numerous vegetables for markets and its community-supported agriculture program, it also maintains a quarter-acre flower plot with about 100 different blooms and grasses. Visitors to the Fort Collins farm can buy a $25 cup and pick their own bouquet from mid-July through September. Guests are welcome to stop by any day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., when the onsite farm stand is open, and meander through the gardens to craft a unique bundle. The farm also sells dried flower bouquets and wreaths, as well as pressed-flower greeting cards made from the blossoms onsite.
Native Hill Farm is located at 2100 County Road 54G in Fort Collins. For more information, visit .
On the Western Slope
The Grove
Opened in 2021, The Grove in Delta is equal parts garden center, restaurant, gift shop and events space, complete with a scenic you-pick flower plot. Stop by the shop counter to purchase a mason jar and grab a pair of scissors, then head outside to collect as many stems as will fit in the vessel. (Those who bring their own jar get a $5 discount.) Perennials start blooming in April, but the garden really gets going in June, and varieties like lisianthus, delphinium, sunflowers and more are lush by the height of summer. Once you’ve arranged your bouquet, stop in the restaurant to enjoy a bite and adult beverage.
The Grove is located at 1970 S. Main St. in Delta. For more information, visit .
Gypsy Chicks and Blooms
Located in Montrose, Gypsy Chicks and Blooms specializes in dahlias and grows more than 100 varieties of that one flower. While the farm has sold wholesale flowers and dahlia tubers for several years, it began offering you-pick flowers in 2025 with a small but mighty 4,000-square-foot garden. Visitors are welcome any time the farm stand is open — typically Thursday through Saturdays — to purchase a $20 jar and borrow a pair of clippers to snip their own unique bouquet. In addition to dahlias, which bloom in late summer, the farm also grows zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, cosmos and more. Expect to see the occasional special event here, too, with live music and floral arranging workshops. New in 2026: Gypsy Chicks and Blooms plans to offer a you-pick vegetable garden with tomatoes and cucumbers.
Gypsy Chicks and Blooms is located at 17836 6300 Road in Montrose. For more information, visit .
