Although it has been seasonally warm for Boise up to today and we still have flowers blooming in the field, we need to clean up and get ready for next year.

According to the U.S. National Weather Service, the first Fall freeze (32°F) usually occurs in Boise October 17th and the first hard freeze (28°F) October 29th.

As an email subscriber to this newsletter, we invite you to visit us one last time for a free pick-your-own jar of flowers. Bring your own jar to fill, a small or wide mouth pint or quart canning jar (or something close). Clippers, water and flower food provided. This is for U-Pick, not the Flower Bar. Limit to one jar per household please. Be sure to let us know you are a subscriber when visiting.

We will be open this Thursday October 15th through Sunday October 18th, 9am-4pm, our last day being Sunday.

Thank-you for allowing us to share in the special ways that flowers touch our hearts. It has been a successful and rewarding year for us. We will open again next May 2027.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

P.S.- We will be digging up and selling our dahlia tubers soon for $3.00-$4.00 each plant crown (which has multiple tubers/eyes). 10 varieties of dahlias, mostly ball and pompon. If you know how to store and over-winter them for planting next spring and are interested in purchasing, give us call at 208-789-0008.

“A flower does not mourn the passing season; it simply makes room for the next.” – unknown

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U-Pick is open, as well as the Flower Bar, and we have some pre-made floral arrangements available. Our last day for the season will be Sunday October 18, 2026. Hours are 9 am-4 pm Friday through Sunday.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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We are opening an extra day on Thursdays and extending our hours to take advantage of all the beautiful flowers that are in bloom.

Now open for pick your own flowers Thursday through Sunday 9am-4pm.

Walk among the butterflies and bees while admiring the colorful zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, dahlias and more. Cut and fill a 32 oz. wide-mouth quart canning jar for $22.00 (jar & tax included). Receive $2.00 credit when you bring your own jar. More information on our U-Pick page.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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Zinnias are heat-loving herbaceous annual flowers native to Mexico. They are part of the Asteraceae family (Compositae) which includes sunflowers, daisies, and dandelions.

The main characteristic of this family is that the flowers you see are actually multiple tiny flowers that are lumped together in what we call a “composite flower”. The tiny flowers, or florets, can either be ray flowers (usually the “petals”) or disk flowers, which usually adorn the center of the flower.

With proper handling, cut zinnias typically last 7–10 days. Zinnias are “dirty flowers” that quickly cloud water; use clean water with a drop of bleach to prevent bacterial clogging, as commercial flower food can sometimes shorten their life. Re-cut stems every 1–2 days and change the water frequently to remove air embolisms and bacteria.

Because Zinnias are easy to grow and continue to bloom through October as long as the plants are watered and dead-headed, they are one of the least expensive cut flowers we offer. It doesn’t take much to make a beautiful bouquet with them. The only trouble is deciding which ones to get…

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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Ever wonder why and how sunflowers follow the sun? Young sunflowers track the sun through a process called heliotropism, which is driven by their internal circadian clock and uneven stem growth. During the day, the east side of the stem grows faster than the west, bending the flower head westward to follow the sun. At night, the west side grows faster, swinging the plant back to face east in anticipation of dawn. While this tracking maximizes photosynthesis and biomass in young plants, mature sunflowers stop moving and lock their heads facing east. This fixed orientation allows the blooms to warm up quickly in the morning sun, which attracts more bees and significantly boosts pollination.

Ball and pompon dahlias with their petals that curve inward, have a tight symmetrical, globe-shaped appearance that are the perfect size for floral arranging. We planted 10 different varieties/colors this year. Although we got our dahlias in the ground early, we hoping they’ll continue to bloom until mid-October.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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Unique bi-color Miniature Gladiolus

With proper care, cut gladiolus will typically last 7 to 14 days. Fill a tall vase with room-temperature water and add floral preservative (or a mix of sugar, acid, and bleach) to feed the blooms and inhibit bacteria. Change the water every two days, re-cutting about 1 inch off the stem ends at an angle each time to maintain water uptake. Display the arrangement in a cool, draft-free area away from direct sunlight, heaters or air conditioning. Deadhead wilted lower florets as they fade to redirect energy to the remaining buds, ensuring the upper flowers continue to open.

Tall Summer Phlox

Sweet, honey-like fragrance in clusters of tubular flowers of white, hot pink and purple.

We close at 3 pm because of the afternoon heat. For us to be able to cut flowers on demand and provide a quality product, we like to harvest early in the morning while plants are cool and fully hydrated. Some flowers wilt almost immediately when cut in the heat of the day and won’t last as long in the vase. We put some flowers in the cooler, but we still are an outdoor open-air stand and the excessive heat takes its toll on our displays of fresh cut stems. Temperatures reached 103° F in Boise, Idaho 07/11/2026 and it is expected to hover near 100° for the next two weeks.

Unfortunately, we cannot promise U-Pick flowers this year. We could not get enough summer annuals in the ground on time. If we do open for U-Pick, it will be at the very end of the season in September and October. We will continue offering the flower bar, DIY buckets of blooms, pre-made bouquets and custom floral arrangements through October or until it freezes. With that said, we do have a row of wonderful smelling Sweet Peas that need picking… come by, let us know you are a subscriber to this newsletter and we will give you a jar with water and some clippers and let you pick a bouquet for no charge.

Here is a peek of one of the Dahlia’s we are growing. 10 different varieties planted this year.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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• Linens: Create a DIY pillow mist with water, vodka, and lavender oil to spray on sheets for better sleep.
• Bath: Add dried buds or infused oil to bathwater for relaxation.
• Shower Bundle: Hang a bundle of fresh lavender and eucalyptus near the showerhead to diffuse steam.
• Sachets: Place dried buds in drawers or closets to repel moths and freshen linens.
• Cleaning: Make a natural all-purpose spray by steeping lavender in vinegar and water.
• Decor: Use in wreaths, potpourri, or as a garnish for gift wrapping and table settings.
• Infusions: Steep fresh stalks in neutral oils (like jojoba or olive oil) for skin care or DIY soaps.

Asian, Oriental and Trumpet Lilies are in bloom. Prices range from $1.50 for single bud stems to $4.00 on some of the large mutli-flowering stems. Please note: all parts of lilies (including the vase water) are toxic to small animals like cats and dogs, but not to humans. Neverless, lilies are exotically beautiful, unopened buds continue to bloom on the stem so they last, and some are quite fragrant.

Boise weather forecast calls for rain this weekend. If it comes down too hard or gets too muddy, we may close down temporarily. We’ll make notice on the top of our main page if we do. Otherwise, our flowerstand hours are still Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9am – 3pm, mimimum. Whenever you see the “OPEN” sign on our signpost at entry gate, you know you can stop in. Sometimes we stay open longer or open an extra day. And we don’t always put out our A-frame signs down Clovedale Road when we are open. We are happy to open off-days/hours by appointment if you’d like a couple of DIY Buckets of Blooms.

There is a lot in-bloom now. Hope you can make it out.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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We are offering them for $3.00 each, both in yellow and orange.

The majority of our flower farm is planted in select perenial flowers and woody shrubs that survive the winter and come back year after year. Many perenials are starting to bloom now. June is an active month full of life and color. See our complete listing of what is in-bloom here-> https://www.farmerspick.com/#blooming

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

Proprietor, Farmer’s Pick

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For all subscribers that have stayed with us over the years, thank-you. If you are a new subscriber, welcome.

As you may know, Farmer’s Pick switched from growing produce to growing flowers in the fall of 2023. We only sell beautiful cut flowers now from our Farm and Flowerstand open seasonally mid-May through mid-October.

We will be opening this Friday and the weekend of May 15, 2026 as the early season Peonies are starting to bloom. Flowers appear to be blooming two weeks earlier than normal this year. Late season Peonies finish around mid June. We also have some showy Oriental Poppies available. Other early season perenials coming on quickly.

Our set Spring hours are 9am-3pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (closed Monday-Thursday except by appointment).

Take a moment and visit our website and review our offerings. We only sell flowers that we grow, at a reasonable cost.

• Flower Bar – create your own bouquet, flowers sold by the stem
• DIY Buckets of Blooms – we’ll walk the field with you and help cut and fill a bucket with your choice of blooms
• Pre-made floral arrangements and market bunches – grab and go (time permitting)

As a friendly reminder, we are a cash only business. Pre-paid deductible Gift Cards are available.

Until next time, peace.

-Paul

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