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Hidden Gems Of Hartford And Tolland Counties

Our latest Hidden Gem looks great, smells great and makes its customers feel great.

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Sunflowers are among the numerous pick-your-own flowers and vegetables found at Petersen Flower Farm in South Windsor.
Sunflowers are among the numerous pick-your-own flowers and vegetables found at Petersen Flower Farm in South Windsor. (Tim Jensen/Patch)

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — Those with an affinity for flowers who enjoy the restful and fulfilling task of picking their own in the fresh air need to discover Petersen Flower Farm in South Windsor. It truly is a hidden gem, nestled on the corner of Burgess and Foster roads (official address: 125 Burgess Road) in the center of a large square formed by Sullivan Avenue, Ellington Road, Governors Highway and Route 5.

Owners Susan and Russell Petersen offer 2 acres of pick-your-own annuals and perennials from July to September at a cost of $8 per pound. They started as a pumpkin patch, but changed to flowers in 2003. Vegetables are also available in the stand bordering Foster Road.

Most visitors like a variety of mixed flowers in their bouquets, while some look for a specific color or colors and compose their bouquets accordingly, Susan Petersen said in a past interview with Patch.

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Asked about the farm's hours, Russell Petersen smiled and proclaimed, "Dawn to dusk!" It is open daily through September, and clippers and water containers are available for customer use.

Photos: Tim Jensen/Patch

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The Hidden Gems series features out-of-the-way mom and pop restaurants, small specialty stores you may have never heard of, little-known historical markers or beautiful nature spots that may be a bit off the beaten path, all located within Hartford and Tolland counties. Do you have a favorite "hidden gem" in the area that you wish to see featured in this column? Email your ideas to tim.jensen@patch.com.

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