Howell's Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch
The Howell's Farm has been in the family for 6 generations, today represented by Fred and Cindy Howell and three adult children, Jennifer, Josh, & Erin, who often help on the farm, along with Jennifer's husband, Mike and Erin's husband, Steve.
The farm covers a little over 800 acres outside Cumming, Iowa, in the heart of Madison County about 25 miles south of Des Moines.
For years, the rolling farmland and pastures were used for growing corn, beans, hogs, and cattle, but in 1985, Fred began raising flowers specifically for dried florals. Today, those flowers cover more than 5 acres, and guests delight to tour the gardens, as well as the greenhouse, gift shop and the upper floor of Howell's 1910 Barn, where the flowers are hung to dry.
The Gift Shop opened in 1995, along with a retail greenhouse operation. In 1999, Fred and Cindy opened up the Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, and began the special fun of sharing their beautiful farm with visitors from far and wide.
Guests enjoy the Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, the Kiddie Korral full of activities and excitement for young children, the Halloween Gift Shop, fall foods, wagon rides, a super selection of fall decorations, and a tour of the dried flowers and the unique and beautiful displays of gifts and florals.
Howell's Greenhouse is open daily, 10 am to 5 pm, with the exception of Easter, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
The Farmyard play yard is open all summer. Baby goat cuddling is available mid-May to early September. (See website for fees.)
The G.O.A.T Season Pass offers an exciting and unique farm experience from May through Halloween. This new offering for 2024 promises memorable moments for all family members, offering a chance to enjoy nature, fresh air, and engaging activities during the warmer seasons. This pass is not just an entry ticket, but a passport to a world of fun and adventure, encouraging exploration and imagination and includes a variety of activities and events throughout the summer and fall, such as cuddling baby goats, participating in farm festivals, playing in the farmyard play yard, and engaging in pumpkin patch activities.
Category: Farms (Agritourism)
Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMTuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact
3145 Howell Ct
Cumming, IA 50061
(515) 981-0863
