About Four Acres Flowers

Tulips are very sensitive to weather and emerge when the ground has defrosted. Some emerge early, at the end of March, while others wait until later in April when the ground is warmer. Generally speaking, the first week of May is best.  Early May typically has the best overlap of color between the early, mid, and late blooming tulips. This is what we refer to as “peak bloom.”

The majority of our farm is grass, gravel, and dirt. This is an outdoor event in an agricultural field with uneven walking surfaces. Be prepared for unpredictable weather, muddy fields, and pathways. The event will remain open during inclement weather. We are open rain or shine! Please dress warmly and bring waterproof shoes, as spring in Wisconsin can be unpredictable, and rain may mean extra mud.  Dress in layers and pack a hat, gloves, scarf, raincoat and umbrella. Tulips are a spring flower that loves the cooler temperatures and rain, so we gladly meet them where they are.

No dogs allowed or other pets.  Tulips are sensitive and so are some people.  Please leave your fur babies at home.

We welcome photographers to our farm at no additional cost.   We ask that you tag us in your photos as the location.  @fouracresflowers  on Instagram and Facebook.  If you pick or cut flowers please bring them up for payment.  No drones without permission.

Note to all: Please stay on paths, be respectful of others, avoid stepping over or through the tulip rows, do not pick the tulips unless purchasing them, and be courteous to other photographers and guests. 

Parking is only available in limited spots, 30 off road along the fence line and 3 handicap.  Please be aware of the busy times and you may need to come back later or wait.  DO NOT PARK ON THE ROAD.  In Spring farmers tractors can not pass if  your car is parked on the road. 

 We are Located At: W5128 Wangeness Rd, Deforest, WI 53532

Our farm provides a portable restroom, including hand washing stations for your convenience. As we operate on a septic system without sewer access, traditional restrooms are not available. We appreciate your understanding and hope you enjoy your time on the farm.

Cutting tulips is allowed on our farm for a fee. The tulip plant is a single stem from the bulb that has one flower and leaves, all on the one stem.  Please be aware that you have to leave some leaves on the plant for it to grow another year.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  When you pick a tulip flower with some leaves you take away the food for the new bulb.  Picking flowers reduces the size of the bulb and may even kill the bulb if all the foliage is removed.  Our flowers are picked in the bud stage, leaving the base leaf so the plant starts putting its energy back to the bulb rather than the flower. 

After the flowers have bloomed, we remove the seed pod and any petals.  This is called topping. When growing tulips for bulbs, topping happens just as the tulips are almost to full bloom.  This is so all the energy of the plant goes into making a bigger bulb and flower for the following year, not seed. As a side note, you can grow tulips from seed, it takes about 6 or 7 years to get a flower.  

For the safety and comfort of all guests, smoking, vaping, and e-cigarette use are not permitted within farm areas.