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Top Tips for Longer Lasting Blooms
We often get asked what’s the best way to make your freshly-picked flowers last longer when you get home. Firstly, it’s worth noting that on average cut flowers last around 5 – 7 days in a vase. It depends on a few factors including how they’re cut, handled, and displayed. It also depends on the flower variety. Dahlias for instance have a shorter vase life of around 3-4 days. Whereas sunflowers can last up to 14 days if you pick them in bud form, when the flower head is relatively...
Top Tips for Longer Lasting Blooms
We often get asked what’s the best way to make your freshly-picked flowers last longer when you get home. Firstly, it’s worth noting that on average cut flowers last around 5 – 7 days in a vase. It depends on a few factors including how they’re cut, handled, and displayed. It also depends on the flower variety. Dahlias for instance have a shorter vase life of around 3-4 days. Whereas sunflowers can last up to 14 days if you pick them in bud form, when the flower head is relatively...
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What’s New For Sunflowers ’22?
If you’re like us, you’ve been anxiously awaiting the end of September so you can experience our glorious sunflower fields once again. With our Fall Flower Festival opening in just a couple of weeks, we’ve been busy getting everything ready to ensure you have the best time with your friends and family. That’s right- we said Fall Flower Festival. It’s still everything you love about U-Pick Sunflowers just with a new and improved name that matches all the new and improved activities we have to offer! So, whether you’ve already...
What’s New For Sunflowers ’22?
If you’re like us, you’ve been anxiously awaiting the end of September so you can experience our glorious sunflower fields once again. With our Fall Flower Festival opening in just a couple of weeks, we’ve been busy getting everything ready to ensure you have the best time with your friends and family. That’s right- we said Fall Flower Festival. It’s still everything you love about U-Pick Sunflowers just with a new and improved name that matches all the new and improved activities we have to offer! So, whether you’ve already...
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Critter Crisis: How to Protect Your Tulip Bulbs!
Did you know that starving Dutch soldiers actually ate tulip bulbs during World War II? When they were prepared correctly, the taste was comparable to potatoes or onions! Although we don’t recommend eating them now, it’s no surprise that the bulbs have become a delicacy to squirrels, deer, and other critters alike. As seasoned tulip growers, there have been a few times when animals got to our bulbs before springtime. If you’re worried about critters creeping into your backyards or gardens, read below to learn some of our tried and...
Critter Crisis: How to Protect Your Tulip Bulbs!
Did you know that starving Dutch soldiers actually ate tulip bulbs during World War II? When they were prepared correctly, the taste was comparable to potatoes or onions! Although we don’t recommend eating them now, it’s no surprise that the bulbs have become a delicacy to squirrels, deer, and other critters alike. As seasoned tulip growers, there have been a few times when animals got to our bulbs before springtime. If you’re worried about critters creeping into your backyards or gardens, read below to learn some of our tried and...
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The best backdrop for spring photos
If you’re looking to take beautiful spring photos, look no further! Holland Ridge Farms is the top photo hotspot in New Jersey. Visit U-Pick Tulips 2022 to create eye-catching and memorable content for all of your platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and more. On top of the millions of tulips in bloom this year we’ve introduced even more selfie spots and photo props throughout the farm. Our brand new Photo Prop Stop features interactive photo experiences that will have you stopping in your tracks. Photo Prop Stop...
The best backdrop for spring photos
If you’re looking to take beautiful spring photos, look no further! Holland Ridge Farms is the top photo hotspot in New Jersey. Visit U-Pick Tulips 2022 to create eye-catching and memorable content for all of your platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter and more. On top of the millions of tulips in bloom this year we’ve introduced even more selfie spots and photo props throughout the farm. Our brand new Photo Prop Stop features interactive photo experiences that will have you stopping in your tracks. Photo Prop Stop...
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The Best Way to Spend Your Day at U-Pick Tulips...
With a farm that’s now 300+ acres there is no shortage of things to do. With our tickets being sold in 4 hour time slots, we wanted to make sure you were able to do and see everything we have to offer. Below we’ve planned out an ideal day at the farm! When you visit us this April be sure follow this list to get the most out of your experience. 1. Start with a pick me up at the Bakery Barn If you’re like us, starting any day usually...
The Best Way to Spend Your Day at U-Pick Tulips...
With a farm that’s now 300+ acres there is no shortage of things to do. With our tickets being sold in 4 hour time slots, we wanted to make sure you were able to do and see everything we have to offer. Below we’ve planned out an ideal day at the farm! When you visit us this April be sure follow this list to get the most out of your experience. 1. Start with a pick me up at the Bakery Barn If you’re like us, starting any day usually...
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U-Pick Sunflowers 2021: Our Checklist of Must D...
With just one week to go until u-pick sunflowers, things are moving quickly at the farm. We’re working on getting the grounds pristine and adding the finishing touches- it looks so beautiful! Since there is a lot to do and see, we thought we would make a checklist of must-see activities while you’re here. Make sure you get the most out of your ticket by checking off the list below! We can’t wait to see you at the farm! Buy Tickets Now ✓ Pick Your Own Flowers for $1 Per...
U-Pick Sunflowers 2021: Our Checklist of Must D...
With just one week to go until u-pick sunflowers, things are moving quickly at the farm. We’re working on getting the grounds pristine and adding the finishing touches- it looks so beautiful! Since there is a lot to do and see, we thought we would make a checklist of must-see activities while you’re here. Make sure you get the most out of your ticket by checking off the list below! We can’t wait to see you at the farm! Buy Tickets Now ✓ Pick Your Own Flowers for $1 Per...
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No Green Thumb Needed! How To Plant Tulip Bulbs...
There’s nothing quite like a flower bed filled with rainbow tulips. They are so easy to plant and require little to no care as they go from bud to bloom. We recently sat down with our tulip bulb growers to ask them the best ways to achieve big beautiful blooms in the spring. 3 simple steps Planting tulips is a blast for beginners and enjoyable for experts. It only takes 3 simple steps to be the king of spring: 1. Dig a trench in the soil around 6 inches deep....
No Green Thumb Needed! How To Plant Tulip Bulbs...
There’s nothing quite like a flower bed filled with rainbow tulips. They are so easy to plant and require little to no care as they go from bud to bloom. We recently sat down with our tulip bulb growers to ask them the best ways to achieve big beautiful blooms in the spring. 3 simple steps Planting tulips is a blast for beginners and enjoyable for experts. It only takes 3 simple steps to be the king of spring: 1. Dig a trench in the soil around 6 inches deep....
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Know Before You Go: U-Pick Sunflowers 2021
We’re so excited to welcome you back to the farm for our U-Pick Sunflower season! If you’re new here or a regular at Holland Ridge Farms, be sure to read the list below to get the most out of your experience… 1. Online tickets only Everyone over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter the farm. These can ONLY be purchased online at shop.hollandridgefarms.com. We are not selling any tickets at the door. Also, once tickets are sold out for a particular day or time slot, no...
Know Before You Go: U-Pick Sunflowers 2021
We’re so excited to welcome you back to the farm for our U-Pick Sunflower season! If you’re new here or a regular at Holland Ridge Farms, be sure to read the list below to get the most out of your experience… 1. Online tickets only Everyone over the age of 3 must have a ticket to enter the farm. These can ONLY be purchased online at shop.hollandridgefarms.com. We are not selling any tickets at the door. Also, once tickets are sold out for a particular day or time slot, no...
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Things to do at our 2021 U-Pick Tulip Season
Are you getting ready to tiptoe through the tulips? We‘re gearing up for our u-pick tulip season and wanted to share all that Holland Ridge Farms has to offer. Between picking your own flowers, hoping on our hayride and taking as many pictures as you could possibly want, there’s something for everyone to enjoy- no matter what age. So, wether you’re coming from near or far, for the first time or the second, we can’t wait to welcome you here! Pick your own tulips & make your own bouquets! When...
Things to do at our 2021 U-Pick Tulip Season
Are you getting ready to tiptoe through the tulips? We‘re gearing up for our u-pick tulip season and wanted to share all that Holland Ridge Farms has to offer. Between picking your own flowers, hoping on our hayride and taking as many pictures as you could possibly want, there’s something for everyone to enjoy- no matter what age. So, wether you’re coming from near or far, for the first time or the second, we can’t wait to welcome you here! Pick your own tulips & make your own bouquets! When...
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