Essential. Ranunculus patterned socks? Obviously a necessity. A coffee table book of flower photography that will make your own photos look like they were taken with a potato? Absolutely required. One ...

Photography enthusiasts arrive equipped with gear that suggests they’re preparing to document a royal wedding rather than flowers, setting up tripods and adjusting lenses with intense concentration.

Depending on the season, activities might include a play area, farm animals to visit, or seasonal events that keep younger visitors engaged while parents indulge their flower photography obsessions.