A delightful trend is “cropping” up all across central Indiana – flower farms! These labors of love exist for the sole purpose of adding a little beauty to the world, and I can't think of a better way to spend the day than exploring all that they have to offer.
Below are several in Hendricks County and within an hour’s drive. Like the flowers themselves, each have their own unique charm.
Insider Tip: In addition to the more established farms listed below there are a couple budding business right in Brownsburg worth checking out. The Back Forty Farm & General Store (adjacent to Oinking Acres Farm Rescue & Sanctuary) is a new flower farm with some lovely u-pick options, and Little Foot Flower Farm is a backyard flower garden offering gorgeous bouquets at popup events throughout the area. Follow them to see where they'll be next!
Rumored Blooms Flower Farm
This dream on 50 acres in Hendricks County started in 2018 with a huge sunflower field perfect for family photos, and has grown to include 25 varieties, including cut flowers and a wildflower field. They even have an Instagram-worthy flower truck at the Danville Farmers Market.
A full slate of u-pick events include Mommy+Me, Yoga and Golden Hour, as well as an upcoming mini market event at the farm featuring other woman-owned local businesses.
Rue de Fleurs
Flower enthusiasts hoping to hone their skills can take advantage of classes at Rue de Fleurs, another new and growing flower farm in Hendricks County, Indiana. Owner Brenda Lekse has more than 20 years of floral design experience, and has focused her energy the past several years on growing beautiful local blooms..
Lekse won’t offer daily operational hours, but reservations will open in July for small groups to come to the farm to cut and create in the field. She has also hosted wreath-making events at the Blanton House in Danville, and has more in the works.
Beasley’s Orchard
Beasley’s Orchard offers a plethora of summertime photo ops, with acres of u-pick sunflower varieties to explore. Golden hour takes on a whole new meaning surrounded by these sunny beauties.
New this year, enjoy rows and rows of colorful u-pick zinnias. These cheerful flowers in every bright color are sure to add a little joy to your summer!
Insider tip: Their market is open year-round and full of local produce, preserves, and their award-winning apple cider.
Avon Gardens
A perennial favorite of visitors, Avon Gardens is a flower-lover's paradise. This gorgeous garden center and award-winning wedding venue hosts several Make Your Own Bouquet events from their cut gardens, which feature a wide variety of beautiful blooms throughout the growing season.
Give yourself plenty of time to stroll the grounds after you've built your bouquet, then do a little shopping in the garden store once you've become inspired! They stock a great selection of native plants and flower varieties to help your home garden grow.
WildFlower Flower Farm
The owners of this Lizton gem fell in love with flower farming while growing blooms for their wedding. What started as an experiment blossomed into a full passion, leading them to sell their home in the city and move to these four acres, specializing in gorgeous dahlias grown from seed on site.
Have a special event coming up? Flower buckets are available with advanced notice, just pick up at the farm and take them home to fill your own vases!
Willowfield Lavender Farm
The first on our list outside of Hendricks County boasts more than 20 years of growing experience on four acres in Morgan County featuring luscious lavender, one of the world’s most beloved flowers. A charming gift shop full of lavender-infused balms, soaps, teas and even pottery is a must-see, but a stroll through the fields to the delight of your eyes and nose is the first priority upon arrival.
Follow them to see special events hosted on the farm, including summer concerts and holiday open houses.
Fresh Cut by Shannon Family Farms
In a relatively recent pivot from livestock, this family farm in Crawfordsville has taken a deep dive into the world of agrotourism. Fresh Cut offers an incredible array of educational events for all ages.
They will host a variety this season, including their Stories and Stems program for young children and a series with the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana.
Max + Honey’s U-Pick Flower and Pumpkin Farm
Once the season begins every summer, this farm near Brazil, Ind., is self-serve through the week and on Sundays, and the utterly adorable General Store (housed in a repurposed grain silo) will open on Fridays and Saturdays. The farm also hosts several Market Days through the season with local artisan and craft vendors and other fun farm activities.
Click here to visit their website to learn more about their season and hours.
