Tulip season is almost here in the Greater Chattanooga area, and while it seems like it lasts a while (March through mid-May in some cases), you don’t want to miss out on these local farms before their supply runs out.
Save the date for opening day on Saturday, March 15 + get ready to head to:
Joli Jardin’s Farm Stand, 141 US-127, Signal Mountain
Pick through a selection of double tulips at this local flower shop’s stand at Walden Peak Farm Thursdays-Sundays. Prewrap bunches start at $10. Stay tuned on Instagram for when the tulips become available.
Lorenzen Flower Farm, 1374 New Bethel Rd., Dayton
Located less than an hour away from downtown Chattanooga, this u-pick farm will open daily for folks to cut their own stems from the fields that hold 200,000 tulips. Admission is $5 + $2 per stem.
Be your own florist by hand-selecting your stems + cuttings to arrange at home.
Photo provided by @lorenzenfarm
Ooltewah Tulips, 9626 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd., Ooltewah
You can stop by this nearby farm daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during prime tulip season to pick your flowers, feed the cows, ride a barrel train, and shop from some local vendors. Admission begins at $5 (kiddos four and under get free entry). Bonus: Check out the farm’s tips on stem cutting and tulip care.
Sanctuary Ridge Farm, 1917 Armstrong Ferry Rd., Decatur
Experience the opening day of the Tulip Festival at this u-pick farm (just ~50 minutes outside of the city) where you’ll be able to see over 50,000 blooms with a view of the Cumberland Plateau. Entry is $5 per car — bring your own vase of water to keep your stems fresh for the drive back home.
Once you bring your pickings home, you might want to try City Editor Haley’s pro tip: Add a penny or two in the vase with cold water to help keep the blooms from drooping.
