Enjoy walking through fields to cut your own late-summer flowers (and take more than a few photos) or pick up a freshly cut bouquet at a road-side stand. Either way, this is the best time to enjoy the beauty of summer’s flowers and the joy of getting them straight from a farm. Most people picture sunflowers, but there are also dahlias, zinnias and other great blooms for late-summer.

Season: Late Summer to Early Fall

How to enjoy: In August, Knutson Farms lets you pick your own flowers in the field. Later in summer, Alderbrook Farm puts out fresh bouquets to purchase. All year long, Van Lierop Garden Market offers stunning flower arrangements for all kinds of events.