You’ll find us at the corner of Freeport and Fulfs Roads in Sterling, IL. Please use the field entrance located at 30040 Fulfs Road (Note: This is not our mailing address; this is the approximate location of the gravel driveway that takes you to the you-pick flower patch).

Our hours vary. We’re open most Friday and Saturday evenings, and typically a few additional weekday mornings and evenings each week. Please check the Hours page, Facebook, or Instagram for our weekly schedule, updated each Sunday. Please respect that the you-pick field is on our private property and only visit during the hours we are open to the public.

If you’re interested in scheduling ahead of time to pick on a specific date for a special occasion (a birthday or bachelorette party, small group event, to pick for a wedding, etc.), please contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

No, you’re welcome to visit anytime we’re open. Reservations are only required for professional photography sessions and private events.

We use the honor system and appreciate you paying. A cash box and QR codes for paying by Venmo or debit/credit card are located at the you-pick stand.

Yes, we love to see families enjoying time together in our flower field! We just ask that children are supervised closely. For the well-being of little hands and our flowers, please do not let young children use the clippers. Some flowers can be toxic, so ensure that they don’t nibble on any plants!

Sorry, no. For the comfort and safety of other customers, please leave your pets at home. We do have a very friendly barn cat that may come visit you in the flower patch!

We provide everything you need for picking. If you have a pair of clippers you prefer to use, you’re welcome to bring them. Please wear farm-appropriate shoes (our paths are covered in woodchips) and consider bringing bug spray, a water bottle, and sun protection.

No, we do not have a public restroom. Please use the restroom before your visit.

Yes, taking snapshots while picking flowers is welcomed and encouraged. If you share them on social media, please tag us @sugarcreekyoupick – we love to see your finished bouquets!

Out of respect for other farm visitors, professional photos may not be taken during public you-pick hours. Please contact us if you’d like to schedule a professional shoot at our farm.

Yes. Please contact us if you’re interested in booking a private you-pick session. There is a minimum purchase requirement of $100 to reserve the field for a private event.

Thanks for asking! No, we do not offer floristry services at this time. However, if you’d like fresh, locally grown flowers for your wedding or event, picking buckets of our flowers is a great option for those who are down to DIY!

We typically always have a wide range of flowers available, but we cannot guarantee availability of specific colors or varieties for your event. In addition, while we do grow a few rows of greenery, much of the foliage we grow doesn’t hold up well outside of water. To avoid droopy greens in bridal party bouquets, you may want to make plans to purchase some more hardy foliage elsewhere. Sam’s Club offers some affordable, American-grown greenery options that would do the trick!

This really depends on how full you stuff your buckets and arrangements. The best way to know for sure is to pick a “practice” bucket ahead of time, mock-up some arrangements, and see how far that bucket gets you. Below are some rough guidelines to help you estimate the number of buckets you might need.

One bucket of flowers will provide approximately enough flowers to make:
- 15-25 bud vases OR
- 5-8 Mason jar arrangements OR
- 2-4 Bridesmaid bouquets OR
- 1 Large bridal bouquet (with blooms to spare for boutonnières and corsages)

The you-pick season typically runs at least mid-July through mid-September but may start earlier or end later if the weather is favorable. Keep updated on our season by following us on Facebook or Instagram.

We grow specialty cut flowers, meaning flowers other than the typical carnations, roses, and mums you’ll find in a grocery store bouquet or at a traditional florist shop. We think variety is the spice of life! Our you-pick field includes 50+ varieties of flowers.