Pick Your Own Flowers at MERRI FLOWERS
Because of the adverse weather conditions over past few years we nearly didn’t put Flower Picking within the scope of our business in 2025.
However…..our farm without any flowers didn’t seem right, so we decided instead to choose 2 flowers that aren’t so sensitive to hot weather and chose SUNFLOWERS & DAHLIA.
The plan is to offer Sunflowers for picking in August and Dahlia for picking in September.
Let’s see if our plan works…..
Sunflower Picking Experience at MERRI Flowers
Join us for an hour in our Sunflower plot
For just £10, enjoy a 1-hour visit to our farm where you can:
🌾 Pick up to 10 sunflower stems
🌾 Bring a friend – Each £10 ticket covers entry for 2 people
🌾 Perfect for a fun and relaxing hour
📍Queens Close, Oakley, MK43 7TB
⏰ Event Times:
16th, 23rd & 30th August, 10am
DAHLIA PLOT
FACT: It can take up to 2 weeks for a Dahlia to go from Bud to Flower.
Our Dahlia plot is right next to our ‘Hanger’ so a very, very short walk from our main entrance.
Our 2025 Dahlia Plot consists of 200 tubers which we have nurtured from May through to September.
It’s not a big plot, but big enough to cater for at least 10 tickets per event.
We will adjust ticket availability according to stems in flower.
Please bring your our scissors and maybe a bucket to transport them home in if don't live close by or have brunch plans.
Please arrive by 10am to make the most of your allocated 1 hour PYO experience.
More dahlia stems can be bought on day for £1/stem. Cash preferred. Bank transfer link possible.
Come RAIN or SHINE our Picking Events will go on.
In the event of ‘adverse’ weather conditions, Eg a Thundershorm, we may have to cancel this event, but we will decide the evening before the event.
Dahlia Picking Experience at MERRI Flowers
Join us for an hour in our Dahlia plot
For just £15, enjoy a 1-hour visit to our farm where you can:
* Pick up to 10 gorgeous dahlia stems
* Take Away a FREE Bunch of grower choice MERRI Foliage
* Bring a friend – Each £15 ticket covers entry for 2 people
* Perfect for a fun and relaxing hour
📍Queens Close, Oakley, MK43 7TB
⏰ Event Times:
6th, 13th, 21st & 28th September, 10am
PRE Payment and booking required
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (UNLESS IT IS US WHO CANCELS AN EVENT)
Limited to 10 bookings per session
all children must be accompanied by AN ADULT
What to Expect
Wide Variety of Flowers: From vibrant sunflowers to delicate dahlias, you'll find a range of flowers ready for picking.
Fun for the Whole Family: Bring your loved ones for an hour of outdoor time picking flowers together.
Local and Fresh: All our flowers are grown right here on the farm with care and respect for the environment.
Friendly Assistance: We will be on hand throughout your hour visit to help you choose the best flowers and share tips on how to keep them fresh.
How It Works
Purchase a ticket: Please purchase a ticket before arrival using the links on this page
Bring Your Own Scissors and Container: Please bring a pair of kitchen scissors or secateurs and a bucket to transport your flowers home.
Browse the plots: Find your favourite flowers to snip yourself 10 stems to brighten up to home or gift to a friend.
Location & Opening Times
Where: MERRI Flower Farm, Oakley, Bedfordshire, MK43 7TB
When: Open on Saturdays from August 16th to September 30th, 10 AM to 11 AM.
Tips for a Great Visit
Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for outdoor walking.
Please arrive at or just before 10am to make the most of our PYO experience time slot
Please check the weather and bring sun protection or rain gear.
WORTH NOTING.
Our PYO Flowers will take place on the hour, so please arrive ahead of your time slot.
The ground within our fields is uneven so we highly recommend closed-toes shoes