California sunflower farm at sunset

Spectacular Sunflower Fields in California – Summer/Fall 2024

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Did you know that California is now the fifth-largest producer of sunflowers in the USA? Why should the Midwest get all the fun when it comes to Sunflower fields? Whilst it’s true the vast majority of the sunflowers in North America do come from the Midwest, California’s sunflower production is nothing to be sneezed at, with well in excess of 70,000 acres planted annually. Sunflower farms have hugely increased in popularity over even the last 5 years, not just…

A sunset view of flower fields in Minnesota

5 Sensational Sunflower Fields in Minnesota To Visit Summer 2024

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Did you know that Minnesota is now the country’s third-biggest producer of sunflowers (after North Dakota and South Dakota)? In fact, the Dakota’s and Minnesota now produce 75% of the country’s sunflowers. So what better place to take a sunflower road trip in the US this summer! Sunflower farms have hugely increased in popularity over even the last 5 years, not just as essentials crops but as tourist destinations in themselves! A fabulous addition to any family road trip…

a field of sunflowers in golden light

Sunflower Fields in Miami Not To Miss in 2024

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Who says the Midwest should have all the fun when in comes to sunflower farms? Although by no means a large industry in Florida, sunflower fields aplenty have been popping up over the Sunshine State. Whether you’re looking for a fun and easy day trip from Miami or to incorporate a sunflower stop on your Florida family road trip, we’ve been picking out the most colorful sunflower farms to try in 2023-24. But before we hit the road… Best…

Field of sunflowers in Sussex, New Jersey

Sensational Sunflower Farms In New Jersey

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You probably thinking of the midwest as soon as we mention sunflower fields, but did you know New Jersey is also home to dozens of incredible and picturesque sunflower farms? Forget berry picking and corn mazes, in summer and early fall it’s sunflower mazes that rule supreme in NJ! Most sunflower blooms in New Jersey can be found in the latter part of summer and even through to early fall, providing the perfect segway to apple picking and pumpkin…

close up of brightly blooking sunflowers

Best Sunflower Fields in New York For a Family Road Trip

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You probably thinking of the Midwest as soon as we mention sunflower fields, but did you know there are thousands of acres of sunflowers planted in New York? Many farmers are happy to open their sunflower fields to the public for appreciation, photographing, and fun family mazes and some even operate U-pick to bring home your own magnificent blooms. The blooms don’t last forever so you need to time this touch of summer magic just right. Join us as…

A field of beautiful sunflowers

Sunflower Captions for Instagram {140+ ideas}

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Everyone’s favorite summer flower season is on its way! We’re not going to deny that sunflower season is one of our favorite excuses for jumping in the car with the kids in summer or a fun family day out. But it’s a bit of an art form to perfectly capture those memories, right? You need to get the best bloom days in your local area mapped out, the right outfits for all of you, snap that perfect shot, post…