When you hear the term “family business,” no operation fits the description better than Lane of Blooms in Plymouth. Leading the charge of this thriving outdoor experience is owner Meghan Schmucker, alongside her husband, Earl, and their four children, who all play a role in the success of this unique and charming farm.
Lane of Blooms stretches across more than two acres of flowering fields, is home to more than a dozen animals wandering the grounds like a mini 4-H fair, and hosts a quaint craft show each Saturday.
“Our farm is every girl’s dream, and we’ve been blessed with the property and the sheer willpower to manage the beautiful farm,” Schmucker says.
With more than 400 dahlias blooming now as just one example of the expanse of the farm, Schmucker relies on her husband and children to help ensure that every customer has a memorable experience. She acknowledges the valuable life lessons her kids are learning through helping to run the family business.
Twelve-year-old son Colt plays a critical role in managing the horse and pony rides and does the Facebook Live posts for the business — the sole source of advertising. Colt and 9-year-old daughter Gentry take turns doing chores around the farm, and Gentry draws on her keen knowledge of flowers to create artistic arrangements for customers.
Five-year-old daughter Macklyn is a veritable “welcome wagon,” greeting visitors with a friendly smile as they arrive. Even 3-year-old daughter DeLaney gets into the action, providing spirited company to her older siblings and parents amid the bustling work tasks, deliveries and weekend activities.
This season, customers might need a dictionary to learn about the variety of florals on the farm. Expect to see snapdragons, sunflowers, scabiosa scattered throughout the fields along with lisianthus, giant marigolds, zinnias, celosia, amaranth, yarrow and herbs — used as greenery or just for scent.
At Lane of Blooms, there are several ways to take flowers home. Customers can walk the fields and pick their own flowers, or point to the desired blooms and have a $5 mini bouquet or $20 “cup” bouquet made to carry home and place in a personal vase. Additional options include a $40 tin that holds 75–80 stems and a $100 bucket that holds enough stems to make what would equate to fifteen $20 arrangements.
These flowering fields come at the price of months of hard work. Schmucker pokes fun at herself, admitting that people refer to her as the “crazy flower lady” who plants in January through snow and sleet, tills and plants in June, and weeds and waters “24/6 because Sundays are God’s day in our house.”
Lane of Blooms holds a place in Schmucker’s heart that she describes as “like another baby,” inspiring her to pour her heart, soul, sweat and tears into the operation, clocking over 90 hours of work each week — all so that customers come to the farm and feel like family, and as a result, share in the family’s sense of accomplishment and triumph.
The menu of activities at Lane of Blooms includes an up-close encounter with a tortoise, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, joining a carriage ride, or taking a turn at the bounce house, horse or pony rides.
Adding to the one-of-a-kind summertime memories at Lane of Blooms is the mouth-watering food provided by Tasteful Traditions — owned by, of course, extended family — Schmucker’s Amish sister-in-law, who travels from Shipshewana with her savory and sweet treats such as tacos, wraps, pies and cheesecake.
Opening day is July 12, which begins busy weekends at Lane of Blooms with customers clamoring for the season’s best blooms and spending the day playing with animals, visiting the bounce house and strolling the mini craft show for creations from different local vendors throughout the season.
The u-pick flowers might be the main attraction that brings customers in, but it’s the animals, rides and activities that bring squeals and giggles.
“One of my favorite things is when a customer sends me a message saying how excited they are to come back again,” Schmucker admits.
Throughout the summer and into the non-growing season, Lane of Blooms hosts community events such as the recent Mother’s Day Brunch & Bouquet Bar. On summer evenings, there is sunset picking to music. And during the holidays, come to the farm for a cozy carriage ride with hot cocoa. Find more information about Lane of Blooms events on their Facebook page.
In addition to the Lane of Blooms-hosted events is a thriving wedding schedule, providing florals for 12 celebrations over the past year and another three already booked for 2026. For the past three years, throughout the summer, there have been home and business floral deliveries to surrounding communities. Should your group or company have an upcoming special event that includes centerpieces or other floral needs, consider supporting the family business of Lane of Blooms with an order.
Lane of Blooms has something for everyone, so plan a visit to pick a beautiful bouquet yourself, enjoy the family-friendly activities and, of course, say hello to the many animal friends wandering the farm.
Lane of Blooms is located at 9227 Union Road in Plymouth. Business hours are Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. For questions or more information, call Meghan Schmucker at 574-341-3077.
