Gust Flower and Produce Farm
Ottawa Lake, MI · about 50 mi from Detroit
At a glance
- Address
- 11998 Rodesiler Hwy, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
- Activities
- 🌻 Flowers
- Website
- gustbrothers.com
- Typical season
- Apr to Sep (flowers, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Detroit, about 50 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Lenawee County, MI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.9 mi
- Playground 2.6 mi
- Picnic area 4.6 mi
- Gas station 2.9 mi
- EV charger 5.6 mi
- 10 places to eat within 5 mi Ottawa Inn, Mayberry Ice Cream, Bandit's Main Street Eats
Farmers markets nearby
- Whiteford Farmers Market Ottawa Lake · 6.3 mi
- Blissfield Farmers Market Blissfield · 7.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Goetz Family Farm CSA 5.4 mi
- Garden Next Door 9.6 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 30°F, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 29
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 13
- ☀️ Frost-free season168 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Blissfield 1Nne, MI station (7.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- FlowersApr to Sep
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Cut flowers just as they open: sunflowers when the petals start to lift, zinnias when the stem is stiff right under the bloom, lavender when a third to half the buds are open.
- How to pick
Use clean, sharp snips and cut stems long and at an angle. Put them in water right away if the farm has buckets.
- Best time to go
Early morning or evening, when stems are full of water.
- Keep it fresh
Recut stems at home and change the water every couple of days.
Farm country: Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 1,205 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 80 sold food straight to the public and 13 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 4 farms selling cut flowers
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Gust Flower and Produce Farm
Is Gust Flower and Produce Farm open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Gust Flower and Produce Farm?
Flowers typically run Apr to Sep in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Gust Flower and Produce Farm?
The listing gives the address as 11998 Rodesiler Hwy, Ottawa Lake, MI 49267. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Gust Flower and Produce Farm?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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