2024 Northwestern Illinois Zinnia U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Zinnia U-Pick Orchards in Northwestern Illinois in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for zinnias that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have zinnias farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Marshall County

• Hilly Lane Pumpkins - carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, sunflowers, zinnias, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  465 State Route 17, Sparland, IL 61565. Phone: (309) 238-1057. Email: 4440schaer@yahoo.com. Open: Opens the weekend after Labor Day Daily from 8 am to 7 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Alternate Phone: (309) 238-9276 6 miles west of Sparland on 465 State Route 17 Sparland 4 miles East of State Route 40 on 465 State Route 17 Sparland. Sweetcorn and a variety of vegetables through the middle of October Watermelons through September(ADDED: August 17, 2022)

 

Zinnia Picking Tips, and Information

Farms that offer U-pick or pick-your-own zinnias and other lowers are becoming more common.

• Once picked, quickly get the stems into water
• Get them out of the hot sun after picking to increase shelf life.  Cool shade is best.
• Pick off any leaves that will be under water.
• Re-cut stems while underwater - once you get home. Making a fresh cut, while the cut end is submerged helps the stem to take up water and avoid a vapor lock.

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers