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U-Cut Flowers in the Finger Lakes

Tired of buying cut flowers in the grocery store that only last a couple of days. Now you can buy farm fresh flowers three ways--at Finger Lakes farm markets, at regional farmers' markets, and by cutting them yourself.

Here's what to look for in fresh flowers.

♥ Flower stems should be green and smooth.

♥ Buds should be erect.

♥ Petals should be just before the height of color with no brown.

♥ Leaves should be crisp.

Avoid:

Flowers that are wilted, buggy, browning, faded.

WHERE TO FIND FRESH FLOWERS

Dave's Veggies and Greenhouses

5178 State Route 41

Homer, NY 13077

607-749-4955

Littletree Orchards

345 Shaffer Rd.

Newfield, NY 14867

607-564-9246

Season: mid-July-September

Flowers: 10-15 varieties, including sunflowers, statice, and zinnias

Lockwood Lavender Farm

(See also Finger Lakes Lavender Festival)

1682 West Lake Rd.

Skaneateles, NY 13152

315-685-5389

Season: July-August (Saturdays and Sundays only)

lavender

Take Your Pick U-Cut Flowers

Linda VanApeldoorn

138 Brickyard Rd.

Lansing, NY 14882

607-533-4680

Season: May-September

Flowers: narcissus, Dutch iris, peonies, gladioli, cleome, lilies, zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, and many more

Updated 1 March 2012