Pick Your Own Sunflowers At This Charming Farm Hiding In Small Town Mississippi
The beautiful flowers of summer are slowly disappearing. Luckily, the fall season brings its own colorful mix of foliage and flora, which includes vibrant sunflowers. Even better, there’s a farm in Picayune, MS, where you can pick your own sunflowers. The u-pick season is just getting started, so read on to find out everything you need to know about the charming farm.
Coastal Ridge Farm is a "fresh, earth-friendly little flower farm in south Mississippi." More specifically, it’s located near Hancock County in Picayune.
The owners recommend calling before you visit. This is suggested so they can let you know the quantity/quality of sunflowers available. You can reach Coastal Ridge Farm at (601) 918-3770. Alternatively, you can check the farm’s Facebook page for availability.
Admission is just $10 for ages 12 and up and $5 for anyone under 12. There’s also a family rate, which is $25.
There are a few things you should know before you go. First of all, you’ll be strolling through acres of sunflower fields, so you can expect plenty of walking and "rough ground."
Don’t forget to wear old shoes. Also, you’ll need a pruner, garden shears, pocket knife, or something similar to cut the sunflowers as well as a 1-gallon jug to bring them home.
Though it should go without saying, a camera is also a must when visiting Coastal Ridge Farm. With acres of whimsical sunflowers, the photo-ops are as abundant as the crops!
Coastal Ridge Farm is located at 27075 Road 221, Picayune, MS 39466. For more information, call (601) 918-3770. You can also visit the farm’s website or Facebook page. Lastly, don’t forget to call prior to your visit, so you can make sure there are sunflowers ready for pickin’.
So, ever visited this farm? Have another favorite spot for u-pick sunflowers? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the only farm where you can pick the crops yourself. Read about another here.
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
