Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm

From cut-your-own experiences to workshops and bouquet bars, there are many ways to enjoy the local fresh blooms at the Township of Asphodel-Norwood farm 

When you think of agriculture in Peterborough County, you’ll likely think about harvesting food crops or raising livestock. But Heritage Blooms U Pick Flower Farm in Norwood is one of a growing number of county farms that have expanded into floriculture — growing and marketing flowers and plants for home décor, gardening, and celebrations — an agricultural sector that’s valued at around $785 million in Ontario. 

After years of wanting to own a family farm, Claudia MacDonald and her husband Ben and their three children moved to their 96-acre farm in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood, one of eight townships that make up Peterborough County, in 2021. The family purchased the farm to raise grass-fed cattle and operate a farm store for Ben’s family business, Heritage Cattle Co. However, Claudia — who is a painter — wanted to bring something beautiful to the property that would also satisfy her creative desires, and decided to grow flowers. 

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