VISIT THE NATION’S LARGEST WORKING WILDFLOWER FARM

W ildseed Farms in Fredericksburg has over 35 years of wildflower seed production experience.

Wildseed Farms is now one of the largest plant nurseries in Central Texas.

The farm is located at 100 Legacy Drive and is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wildseed Farms was founded in Eagle Lake, Texas in 1982, by John and Marilyn Thomas after they spent seven years in Eagle Lake working on a family rice and cattle farm.

John Thomas’ knowledge of farming led him to plant wildflowers initially on his property in Eagle Lake as a fun project.

In 1982, curious passersby noticed his beautiful wildflowers growing on his property. His farm attracted people from near and far, clogging the small roadways in Eagle Lake.

In 1993, Wildseed Farms was created in Fredericksburg on 217 acres with the intention to make beautiful wildflowers more accessible at a cheaper rate for businesses and the residents of Fredericksburg.

The farm currently has more than 1,000 cultivated acres in Texas between the two facilities.

Wildseed Farms touts itself as being the “Nations Largest Working Wildflower Farm.”

Speaking of seeds, Wildseed Farms offers highquality non-GMO wildflower seeds and hard-to-find native grasses inside of their on-site gift shop.

Wildseed Farms is one of the world’s largest producers of Texas Bluebonnets.

Additional fruit, vegetable and culinary herb seeds are sold on site.

Visitors to the farm and market center will see fields of wildflowers blooming from March through October. The farm also offers a boutique, the Lantana Nursery and the Brewbonnet Biergarten, with a little bit of everything for the whole family.

Visitors to the farm can explore the walking trails and take photos while sipping on a glass of cold wine or any other refreshment.

The farm also began growing grapes in 2015 to help with the growing Texas Hill Country grape business. The farm now boasts a tasting room, featuring a variety of Hill Country wines.

Over 40 acres of grapes are on site with future expansions in the works.

For more information, log on to their website at www.wildseedfarms.com.