I have been a customer for around 20 years. Their dahlias are gorgeous and if you have a problem, they promptly take care of you. read more

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First time coming to visit here. You go through a residential area before turning into the Dahlia Farm. Lots and lots of dahlias covering acres of field. All varieties are named in each row. Lots of pictures ops are available. It's free to come in and visit and free parking. If you want to buy a cut dahlia then they have an area where you can choose what dahlias you want to bring home. There are a few food trucks there if you decide to spend the day there, taking pictures or just enjoying the day. Plenty of covered seating in the area to just sit and relax and take in the view of the dahlias. There is a gift shop available with items you may want or need. They have events daily on their calendar, so definitely check it out. I wasn't able to take the train because it wasn't running until later that day. I did have lots of good pictures to bring home with me. So if you need a family outing which isn't far from Portland, this will be the place to visit. read more

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I went to the summer event this farm throws and it was a really fun time. There was a lot of people but it was bearable. I appreciate the free parking, affordable food vendors, and affordable flower prices! I went home with some GORGEOUS dahlias. They had a small live cover band playing popular songs. Lots of small vendors. They had a gift shop but it was so full of people that my party opted to not look around. We got grilled cheese from one of the food trucks and it was super good. Cooked really well. My friends got the cider donuts and they were also good. Super mild in flavor. The flowers themselves were beautiful. So many colors and types. The names of the flowers were great. Got a lot of great photos. Please keep staying affordable and don't turn into woodburn tulip farm! read more

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Those flowers are beautiful I had an incredible time visiting Swan Island Dahlias. The fields are absolutely stunning, with miles of vibrant, colorful dahlias in every shape and size imaginable. It is a photographer's paradise! The facility is very well-maintained, and the fact that admission and parking are completely free is amazing. It's the perfect day trip from Portland. Make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen since there isn't much shade in the fields. I highly recommend visiting during the peak bloom season! read more

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Swan Island Dahlias is such a beautiful farm and it was fun visiting their Dahlia Festival. Parking and admission is free. You can take a train ride around the property, walk through the flowers and grab some food. They have food carts with hot dogs, ice cream, coffee, donuts and more. They have flowers for purchase and a cute mercantile with gifts. They also have a bar area with beer and wine. Plus, they do live music on the weekends. I bought a bunch of purple dahlias, then stopped at the Sugar Lips Donuts cart for a vanilla iced coffee and apple cider donuts. Both were delicious. Everyone we encountered were super friendly. It was a nice summer day adventure! read more

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This place is spectacular. They have "uped" their game so much in the past 10 years. I try to make this an annual go to place every year. The dahlia fields are massive and one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. This year they added a gorgeous flower show for $6 each but it only was on display for a couple of weekends. With time I could see this getting extended. They also have a much more impressive gift shop than 10 years ago and they added a train ride now too. Food trucks and music make it the perfect family outing day too. They even are dog friendly. I have been here twice this year but I hope to go again this September because it's just so lovely. I think it's the best flower destination in the Pacific Northwest. It can get crowded, but it's not overwhelmingly bad. When out of towners come to town I highly suggest this spot and have taken people from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona, and Germany here. The flower show was so neat that I went twice. I will add pictures to yelp and Instagram. This place is a precious spot. The flower lover in me just can't get enough. read more

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So beautiful!!!! It was such a relaxing way to spend a Friday. We took gorgeous photos and there were food carts and a live band. The gift shop is super cute. staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Such a beautiful place to go with family! Took a bunch of pictures and saw many variants of the dahlia flowers. In addition, you can buy a handful of dahlias that they sell at a stand for a good price! read more

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Dahlia lovers, please do yourself a favor and visit these fields! You will be welcomed with vast amounts of flowers, explosions of color, and stunning views! I visited toward the end of August and the fields were at 75% bloom. I had a wonderful time walking around and enjoying the gorgeous flowers. Be sure to bring the following items if you visit the dahlia fields: - Hat: I visited on a warm, sunny day in August. The fields are beautiful, but there is no shade as you walk through. - Sunscreen: This goes along with a hat-- you don't want to get sunburn as you enjoy the beautiful dahlias. - Water bottle: On a hot day, you definitely don't want to get dehydrated! - Comfortable shoes: You will be walking through the dirt paths as you visit the fields, so be sure to bring your most comfortable shoes. - Money: There's a cute souvenir shop and also a few food trucks available with yummy snack. Most of these accept cash, card, Apple Pay, etc. There's also a covered area with tables for you to sit down, enjoy your snacks, and rest, especially on a warm day. There was plenty of parking when I visited on a Thursday, however, I can see how it could get busy and crowded on a weekend. Regardless, there were several parking areas, plus it's free!! For restrooms, your only option will be porta potties right next to the parking area. Bring hand sanitizer, just in case. read more

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Pretty spectacular flowers! My friend suggested this stop as I'm not local. Dahlias as far as you can see. So many varieties I had no idea existed. We wandered, took photos and just stared. This is definitely a recommended stop for anyone who wants to appreciate real beauty. read more

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The mercantile is such an amazing gift shop...not just for little old Canby, but for anywhere! They carry a lot of beautiful and quality products, including my kids' latest obsession - Jellycat plush! All of the staff were extremely kind and patient, fielding our many questions and helping us out, even holding the store open for a few extra minutes while we made our final decisions. Of course, the flower fields are breathtaking, and the outstanding staff just added to the overall great experience shopping here. read more

Swan Island Dahlias - Jellycat - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Canby, Oregon

We visited friends in Portland and we drove an hour to see this. I must admit: the sheer volume of different Dahlias were amazing. The picture I had expected from my visit to the lavender fields in France left me finding this location OK only - which in all honesty - appears to be unfair. If you come to see a ton of different variations, you'll love it here. If you come for one great picture of blooming dahlias, you will possibly feel with me. read more

Swan Island Dahlias - Lavender field in France - I had expected something like this - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Canby, Oregon

My sister introduced me to Swan Island with a gift card for Christmas. After I received my first order, I reordered. I am very pleased with the selection, quality, packaging, shipping and excellent customer service. I highly recommend this company and I will be ordering more. read more

One of the biggest and best gardens to visit in summer in the PNW season. It's nice to see the Dahlia festival growing bigger. I visited again after 3 years, the fields were extended, bigger parking lots, a new big gift shop, new food carts, sitting area, overall a great experience. The previous trips I took over 300+ pictures each time. This year, I tones it down to 100ish pictures. read more

I like the fact that the Dahlias Festival blooms for so long. So many varieties and colors! Crowds seem to enjoy their time there. Families, children, pets friendly. They have a cute gift shop. Many interesting vendors. Live Music. Variety of food choices. Plenty of honey buckets and it's freshened up each day. A great place to visit! Did I mention: it's free admission? read more

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Absolutely top quality tubers. I have ordered twice and the tubers are of exceptional quality and the stamping on the tubers and labels they send make it very convenient. Recently I placed an order that the post office lost. Swan Island Dahlias offered to send out a reorder for me at no charge. This is the some of the best customer service I have received from an online flower site. EXCELLENT! read more

Gorgeous and free place to visit! Swan island boasts a large variety of dahlias and on the weekends they have a Sunday market with food and other artisan vendors! I'm looking forward to ordering tubers for next season as I was inspired to get into the dahlia game! read more

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Great spot to view tons of flowers and shop in a cute gift shop. The dahlias are done for the season by May ish so plan your visit accordingly if you'd like to see fields full. The gift shop is full of women owned company products, and local artists work. They're great to browse. There are patio seats and a small koi pond in front. If you don't visit during flower season then you'll maybe find this an underwhelming stop. read more

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Everything is always wonderful.. the service, people are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Always will to answer questions and very pleasant. Wonderful selection and great value in terms of cost of plants. Highly recommended!!! read more

Such a beautiful Dahlia festival. There was plenty of parking and and the admission was free. They had live music, food and drinks carts, and the cutest little gift shop. Definitely worth the drive. read more

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Absolutely incredible experience!! Prices are fabulous for the most beautiful Dahlias. Loved it. Bought the Dahlias for a Wedding and Wow, The flowers were so spectacular!! read more

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Dahlias for days! Swan Island Dahlias is a great place to visit for anyone who loves flower gardens and of course, dahlias. The large field has every dahlia that you can imagine and beyond. We had a great time here, admiring the beautiful flowers. Swan Island Dahlias was about half an hour away from Portland. It was easy to get to, despite being confused as to why GPS was navigating us through a neighborhood to get here. But hey, it's cool to get a tour of Oregon. Compared to other flower festivals I've been to, Swan Island Dahlias was the most laidback one I've been to. Parking was plenty even with the many people here. The large field is easy to walk around and every aisle has a label of what kind of dahlia is growing there. There wasn't any staff around to make sure people didn't go into the garden beds, but you shouldn't be an asshole and do that anyway. Let the flowers bloom! In addition to a large field to walk around, there is a more garden setting where you can see the dahlias all together, giving you a better sense of what they look like with others. There was also a specific garden that's designated for new varieties of dahlias that they're currently testing out, which was cool to see. At the festival, there were multiple gift shops, a beer truck, food truck, live music and an area where you can buy dahlias. For three bunches it was about $21, which was a great deal. The staff kept also replenishing the stock, so there were plenty of dahlias to choose from and take home. This festival was free admission, which you can't beat. I enjoyed visiting this festival, especially to see the bright, colorful dahlias and learn about ones I had never seen before. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the Portland area and are a lover of flowers. Pictures can't do it justice, but you'll end up taking so many photos because of how beautiful the dahlias are here! read more

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We visited in September for the dahlias festival and it didn't disappoint! The flowers are mesmerizing and seemingly never ending! Definitely recommend the OJ mimosa from one of the carts & enjoying the live music & views! read more

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If you love Dahlias, wandering through the fields of brightly colored dahlias at Swan Island Dahlias is Heavenly! Rows and rows of so many varieties and colors, some flowers as big as dinner plates. Its absolutely breathtaking! Dahlias are one of my favorite flowers. It seems that every geometric shape can be found in the variety of leaves and nose of the Dahlia. Colors range from the brightest of brights - yellow, fuschia, red, purple, orange - to the palest of pinks.Some multi colored, stripe or tipped And the textures! That's my favorite part. Some have thin tubular leaves; some thin wispy spikes; others wide ribbon leaves; some tiny hexagon cones. Amazing thevariety! To the left of the Gift Shop is an area that looks like a more formal garden. Each section contains all the dahlia with the same first initial. This makes it so easy to identify the flower you like so you can purchase the tuber. The rows in the fields also have the name in front of each row so you can easily take a pic of the name and the flower. Names are so entertaining! Spoiled Brat, Daddy's Girl, Mango Fire, Smooches, First KISS, Marry Me and so many more! During the festival at the end of August it gets super crowded so if you want pictures without a lot of people, go in August before the festival starts. They are open every day except Wednesday. There is no charge to visit the fields, which is not the case with many farms, making this even more attractive for families and groups. For 2020, they had to cancel the festival but you can still go any day but Wednesday and enjoy the fields and visit the Gift Store for trinkets and gifts. The Farm Stand sells bouquets of fresh cut dahlias for $7. $20 gets you three bouquets. The Garden Shed has all the garden tools and supplies you need. There is plenty of whimsical yard art, too! Live music and food carts round out the festival feel. When there isn't a festival, there is a food truck in front of the gift shop that sells light meals, ice cream, drinks and snacks. There is plentyof parking in their driveway with extra parking in field. Attendants direct cars on crowded days. There are also several portable bathrooms by the Gift Shop. It's hot out there in the open field so wear a hat and sunscreen, comfy walking shoes and bring water. Then get lost in the flowers, breathe it all in, immerse yourself in nature! Enjoy!!! read more

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I've always wanted to drive out and check this out, not disappointed. We had a great time walking through the Dahlias and reading some of the fun names. Of course we couldn't miss out on taking home a couple of bunches. read more

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I love flowers. So a festival of flowers is my cup o tea. They have live bands food vendors and miles and miles of flowers to walk through. I came in June and October and they still had flowers in the field!!! Great summer date activities read more

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My favorite flower is Dahlias and Swan Island Dahlias is amazing. So many different Dahlias to see and places to sit and enjoy live music. Parking and entry is free. You can purchase from different food trucks and vendors or buy some fresh flowers on your way out. If you're looking for a fun outing-check this place out. read more

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This was our first time at the dahlia festival but won't be our last. Such a festive atmosphere with live music playing, food carts on site, covered and uncovered seating. The gift shop is one of the biggest I've seen with a wonderfully curated collection. And of course, the dahlias. I had no idea there could be so many varieties of them. There are fields full of big and small dahlias in all possible colors. You can buy potted dahlias or freshly cut ones. We bought their catalogue home and my husband is planning to buy a bunch! read more

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Came here for the 2nd weekend of the festival! They have ample parking surrounding the dahlia farm. During the festival, there are plenty of employees/volunteers directing traffic. Most of the parking is in fields, so it can be quite dusty. There are some paved parking spots available up by the house, but they fill up fast! There is a large variety of dahlias to view throughout the property. The names of the varieties are posted on the end of each row. Not only are there various colors, but sizes as well. Their display room opens at 10. This is where you would go to order dahlias for yourself. There are catalogs available as soon as you enter the building. They have multiple food carts available, serving a variety of food, from kettle corn and hot dogs to Hawaiian BBQ. We arrived soon after having breakfast, so we weren't hungry enough to try any of the offerings. There is plenty of seating available near the food, some tables with umbrellas. It can be quite warm walking through the fields looking at the dahlias, so make sure to bring a sun hat or umbrella, and some water as there is little to no shade. We had a great time at the festival this year. We came early, so we missed some of the crowds forming later in the day. Love that they provide free parking and admission! Would highly recommend. read more

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We spent the morning visiting Swan Island Dahlias Farm in Oregon. This was my 2nd time and my daughter's first. Dahlias are such beautiful flowers. Since we moved to PNW I have become a fan and also grow 8 different varieties. I was slightly disappointment that the farm was not engulfed in vibrant colors, this is due to the late snow we had. But, during our visit we were able to see flowers we would like to grow. My daughter enjoyed the visit aong with our 12 year old granddaughter. No art vendors and only 1 food truck this time. I am sure as the blooms keep coming, more attractions will arrive. I do recommend that you make the drive, so you can to see these beautiful flowers. read more

I SO SO SO wish we had gone back IN season. We came here mid June and grabbed some dahlias, did the honor system and walked the garden and then purchased and left our money in the cash box. The garden is GORGEOUS but next year we will be back to walk through the fields and hopefully pick a few more plants while it is IN season and fully open. read more

Met up with a girlfriend and just could not believe our eyes. Beautiful, beautiful farm. Such a great day to walk up and down admiring all the flowers. Thousands of flowers. Many different sorts, and just so lovely to be around. We went before the festival weekends and was the right choice. Hardly anyone there, and they were in bloom, so we got to enjoy them in their full beauty. We went and got lunch, and went back to take more pictures. Will be back next year. read more

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Their website says "pets welcome" yet my emotional support dog "in training" and I were asked to leave. I will never support this business because of their uncalled for disrespect. The sales associate then asked me to leave. She also said "what is it used for and why do you think you need it?" This is none of their business and violates privacy, ADA and HIPPA I also have a handicap sticker and was parked in said spot. This was our 1st time ever being asked to leave any establishment. Very disappointing and violating read more

I went here many moons ago with my mother and we had the best time. Last summer I decided to go with a friend and check it out. How fun that was! We stopped on the way for an amazing lunch and then went to the Dahlia Farm to walk off that amazing lunch! Parking was not a problem at all if you were patient and drive a little slow to hunt for a spot. We decided to grab some frozen lemonades from a vendor which were ridiculously delicious, and well priced. The gift shops were fun but honestly I think that they could do a little bit better and make more money by carrying a bit more of a variety. A lot of the stuff seemed kind of generic when they could probably carry a lot more Made in Oregon style stuff. Going downstairs to see all of the displayed dahlias was definitely worth it. I would highly recommend bringing some sort of fan with you though. It was ridiculously humid and the air down there doesn't seem to move. They would definitely benefit by installing a few fans to circulate the air because I almost felt faint after a few minutes. I cannot even imagine what the older generation goes through in that space. read more

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A beautiful field filled with an amazing assortment of dahlias. Tiny to dinner plate sizes and the rainbow spectrum of colors. I've been twice now. The first time was during the festival weekend. That's very crowded, but there's more going on, some food, cut flowers and an exhibit indoors. This time I went before the festival and almost had the place to myself and that was super awesome to be able to take some wonderful pictures. You should go at least once to experience this gem. read more

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Every August, this place becomes a riot of color as the dahlias are in bloom. The Annual Dahlia Festival is a great local event. Free parking & admission gets you in to see the fields of flowers, the dahlia arrangements indoors (spectacular!) and they have live music and some food vendors, plus you can buy bunches of fresh-cut dahlias for cheap (1 for $7, 3 for $20). Yes, it gets crowded but you still can't take a bad picture here. Totally worthwhile and fun if you're in the area. read more

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Came on the first day of their festival. It's amazing the amount of variations and flowers they have. I was in heaven. Only downside they ran out of flowers by 2:30 PM so I left home empty handed. Just a tip wear sunscreen and wear the right foot gear you'll be in the fields and walking through dirt and gravel lots. Can't wait to return! read more

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I purchased my very first dahlia tubers from Swan Island Dahlias. I chose them because they were one of the companies recommended by San Francisco Dahlia Society and opened up their sales fairly early. I bought 11 tubers and all 11 are growing healthy and strong. I bought 4 from another company and only 2 of the 4 survived. I have my first bloom and it looks just like the picture and is just gorgeous. It still has a couple more inches to go and it thrills me to see it through my bedroom window. I am so very happy and proud. Thank you Swan Island Dahlias! I feel like a proud mom read more

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One of my new-this-season dahlias took a turn for the worse yesterday. I contacted the local grower, and they suggested I dig it up and see how the tuber was looking. When I looked at it, it looked OK until I applied gentle pressure. Then it cracked open and it was all slimy inside. I am absolutely thrilled with their customer service. Today they shipped a new tuber to me. They replaced it free of charge. I can't say enough good things about them. read more

I adore flowers. When you visit the Swan Island Dahlias in Canby, you are in for a real treat. These flowers are some of the most amazing you'll ever see. The colors are incredibly vibrant. The size of the flowers range from small, to as big as your head. Or in more specific terms, some of them are about an inch across and some as big as almost 10 inches in diameter and wow, are they ever impressive! Because our awesome and warm summer month of August is when you'll find dahlias at their blooming peak, you'll appreciate that there is a tent filled with the most mind blowing arrangements of stunning dahlias and an escape from the afternoon sun. There are also a few food vendors outside. I couldn't resist a sugary elephant ear as I took in the glory of the dahlia fields. In addition to the incredible flowers, there is also a super cool koi pond with giant, colorful koi. As an added bonus to all this wonderfulness: it is free to visit. 2014 - Review # 47 read more

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