Visiting Broad Brook Blooms Tulip Farm in Connecticut

If you’re looking for somewhere to pick your own tulips in Hartford County, look no further than Broad Brook Farms in Broad Brook, Connecticut. This small tulip farm is run by a young couple whose goal is to offer a welcoming space where visitors can enjoy the vibrant colors of the tulips and experience a piece of Dutch tradition. After my visit, I can definitely say that they have created a great place to pick tulips!

A small white garden shed with a swing and chairs sits behind a field of red and yellow tulips, with potted flowers and wall decorations visible. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

My Experience

This farm is definitely small, but honestly, that was one of the things I loved about it. I’ve been to Wicked Tulips (both their Connecticut and Rhode Island locations) many times over the years, and it always feels a bit like a zoo. At Broad Brook Blooms, it was so laid back. I didn’t have to buy a ticket ahead of time online or worry about needing to buy a ticket weeks in advance.

When I arrived, I was kindly greeted and told I could grab a basket and head out into the field. They had so many different basket styles to choose from, which I loved. I went with a shallow gathering basket because I just love how they look with freshly picked tulips.

A hand holds a basket filled with freshly picked red and yellow tulips in a tulip field with more flowers and green leaves visible in the background. — My tulips in the basket I picked. Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

I took my time walking around the field, taking photos as I went. Below are some of the photos I took during my visit.

A wooden bench sits on grass behind a field of blooming red and yellow tulips, with trees in the background. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

Two rusty red tractors sit in a field behind a colorful bed of blooming tulips and other flowers, with trees and a shed in the background. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

An orange bicycle with a bouquet of flowers on the handlebars is parked in front of a field of red tulips, with a greenhouse and painted cart in the background. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

A white two-story house with green shutters stands behind a garden bed filled with blooming red and yellow tulips. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

A field of red and yellow tulips in bloom with green stems and leaves, blurred background showing a road and grassy area. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

When you finish picking your tulips, you’ll head to the little tulip shack to wrap your tulips and pay. They accept cash and Venmo. I don’t love carrying cash, so I loved that Venmo was an option! Then, you’ll return your basket.

A pair of decorative wooden clogs hangs on a white wall adorned with painted red tulips, beneath three hanging orange paper lanterns. — Photo credit: Kailey MarcAurele.

Is This Farm Worth Visiting?

If you’re looking for a quiet day picking tulips, this spot is for you! They have some great spots for photos, benches to sit back and enjoy the blooms, cute baskets, and it’s really reasonably priced. The owner was so friendly, and I enjoyed chatting with her during my visit.

When you’re done, there’s plenty to do in the area. When I finished, I headed to Wickham Park, which is under 10 miles away from the tulip farm. There, you’ll find gardens, trails, and even great views of the city of Hartford!

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