Marigold U-Pick
Join us for our second annual Marigold U-pick! Last year was such a joy we had to do it again. Come experience the abundance of our marigolds at the height of their season and pick the blooms straight from our farm in Petaluma, CA.
We will do a quick harvest demo to show how to properly harvest the marigold heads and then we will leave you all to it to harvest as many marigolds as you’d like (last year folks left with 300+ heads each)! This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make fresh marigold garlands, tinctures, herbal tea blends, dye baths, etc. Basically, if you are looking for bulk fresh marigolds, this is your chance! We are keeping this group SMALL so that each person can go home with all the marigolds their hearts dream of.
This event is for harvesting marigold heads only. Perfect for garlands, not ideal for bouquets. We will also most likely be providing an abundance of veggies for you to take home with you as well. One ticket is admission for one person. Children under 12 are allowed to join for free.
Fresh marigold garlands can last for weeks before drying out. After harvesting your marigold heads we recommend storing them in a cool and dry area until you’re ready to make garlands. You can also store ready made garlands or hang them in a location out of direct sunlight and they will last for a few weeks minimum. Once marigolds have dried they will retain their color for years if kept out of direct sunlight.
For this event we will be providing snacks and refreshments.
One ticket is admission for 1 person. Children under 12 are admitted for free.
Please note the going rate for wholesale marigold heads typically costs between $0.70-$1.00 per head. We anticipate each participant to be going home with at least 200-300 marigold heads.