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Absolutely amazing and will return as I wrap up my day out at the Amish farms as well. This was my…read morefirst trip it was right before Mother's Day but they still had so many plants to pick from. Everything was alive and thriving! The employees were very helpful and knowledgeable as well. Everything was very well priced and very excited to see how my garden does this year from half of the plants coming from here.

We took our two grandchildren, aged 3 and 5. They absolutely loved the kangaroos, chocolate milk…read moreand the ice cream that was included in the ticket price. They also enjoyed bottle feeding the calves, the cheese curds and wagyu beef sticks. The 5 year old even milked a cow! It was a very well run tour! They had tables set up with our names ready to wait for everyone to arrive. They also gave out crayons and sheets for the children to color. We then loaded up on a tractor drawn trolley to take us to the farm. Our large group was divided into two groups. 1/2 went to the kangaroos and the other 1/2 to the calves. We were given slices of bread to feed the kangaroos. It was fun for the adults too, lol! When then moved on to bottle feed the calves, then visit the heifers and then the milking room. We were provided with some very interesting facts as we went along. We then visited with their 2 one year old female kangaroos. Super cute! We loaded up on the trolley to return to the main building. There they provided us with a choice of whole milk or chocolate milk, plates of curds and beef sticks. They also had jars of heavy cream for us to make butter. 5-6 minutes of shaking and we had butter! We then were able choose from around 20 flavors of ice cream. Very delicious! We watched a video on the making of their products and had the chance to purchase items. This was the second time we had visited the dairy in the last 2 years. This was just as enjoyable as the first time. I highly recommend this for anyone with young children! Or even adults! We'll take the grands again in a couple of years. Thank you for a wonderful time Hansen family!

I visited Hansen's a couple of weeks ago with my boyfriend and his family. His parents said that we…read morewere going to a farm to milk a cow, so I decided to join them. When we got there, I wasn't sure what to expect. Everything looked okay, and we were lured by all the ice cream flavors, so I was not prepared for what was to come. We jumped on an open air vehicle to begin our tour. We stopped at the place where they have the cows all separated by age: calves, younger ones, and adults. We were first given the opportunity to feed the babies, which is when my horror began. I had the chance to feed a five-day old calf that was HORRIFIED. I didn't want to play into this game at first, but I overheard that the calf was being a brat; rather than allowing others to make it more scared, I decided to step in to bottle feed it. I learned that the cows are taken from their mothers at birth so they don't attach, and the tour guide had the nerve to tell is that their moms don't care. I get that this is standard practice at milk factories, but please don't insult our intelligence. Then we move on to the factory part, where we see the cows lined up and attached to the devices that are milking them. My horror grew. We learned there about the artificial insemination, got to see some cows not wanting to be herded in, and our tour guide saying they "should get over it," as it will be over in a few minutes. And of course, this is where the tour group is invited to milk one of the cows. I couldn't do it, but the rest of my group was happy to do so. I know that what I saw isn't likely even close to the horrors of the milking practices of most milk factories, but this was enough to make me want to cry. Then we moved on to another part of the farm, where the cows are kept in filthy and crowded conditions. We were told that they prefer to be in there and not roam because they don't feel safe roaming in pastures... what?! I couldn't do it anymore; I had to step away. Then they showed us their kangaroo collection. I don't know much about kangaroos, so nothing to say here about whether or not this was a happy situation. The kangaroos were just lying there looking bored or hot. The tour ended by us trying their ice cream, cheese curds, and butter (which they had us make). This part would have been fun, had I not been traumatized already. Again, I can imagine that this is the "nice" version of what happens in most milk factories, so thank you, Hansen's for giving me a glimpse.

I haven't lived in Traer, IA for 20+ years, but I still have family and many friends in the area. I…read morerecently ordered a beautiful peace lily online for a funeral taking place in Dysart. After I placed my order I checked my email right away. I noticed a mistake with my order and called the flower shop right away. The order was corrected without any problems and while I was still on the phone a new receipt was sent immediately. The lily arrived as expected and the family was so appreciative that we thought of them. And I guess that peace lily is very large and beautiful! This isn't just a flower shop. There are also some very nice items and made in Iowa items for purchase, including wine! It's really a neat place to stop in and see. Lots of small town, friendly and kind service can be found in rural Iowa!

I can't say enough about the quality of the arrangements at Simply Blooming. I live in California…read moreand am a bit of a flower snob, as I see a lot of amazing arrangements and flowers out here. I was blown out of the water when I received photos of the Mother's Day flowers I had ordered for my family. The flowers selected were unique (some I'd never seen before), substantial, and I really felt like I got my money's worth. It was evident that arrangements and color schemes were given a lot of thought. World class arrangements with small town levels of care and thought. In comparison to all the arrangements my friends gave to their mothers around the country, nothing held a candle to Simply Blooming. Will continue to order again and again. Thank you ladies!

Even though it was the early growing season (second weekend in May), the FM was packed full of…read morevendors. There were a couple of honey purveyors, food trucks (must get a breakfast burrito from Cottonwood Canyon), artisans, and plant vendors. We did buy mushrooms, asparagus, honey, and a beeswax candle.

I ordered over the phone and explained the arrangement idea I had in my head. The florist (I wish I…read moregot her name) was so extremely helpful (and patient) as I was ordering from Hawaii. She brought my idea to life and created two beautiful pieces for two amazing women. Thank you for your time and patience!

I ordered a funeral floral arrangement from out of town. The associate on the phone was very…read morepatient explaining options. The seasonal arrangement was beautiful. They even texted a picture of the completed arrangement before delivering. Very attentive and detailed. Would definitely do business with them again.

What a cool experience!…read more We looked up things to do in Iowa, and this museum came up. Being free, we never expected the size and amount of things on display. My son loves to be able to sit in a tractor, while my husband loved the history and hands-on displays. You get a time card stamped as a souvenir. And you can even stamp your national park passport. Driving through IA? Definitely recommend this stop.

This is a FREE museum in Waterloo and really well done. The informational movie (about 25 minutes)…read moreis well done and provides a great overview. There are several interactive exhibits and the story of John Deere will surprise many. Staff are very present and helpful. There is a large parking lot which is also free. It was about an hour stop and I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about the history, technology and farming.

The absolute BEST floral arrangement I have EVER seen!The top-tier expertise & stellar delivery…read moreservice are the BEST I have EVER experienced!!! Everything you get for the competitive price is incredible to me! Caught up in the feverish throes of blossoming new love, I placed an online order for a standard Valentine's themed arrangement at 3am on a Saturday morning in March, and Doug had it delivered by 10am. Not only was the "Standard" arrangement better than some "Deluxe" arrangements I've seen, but Doug even called me 30mins before his arrival, confirmed the delivery instructions, and then sent me a picture of where he left it. What an absolute legend. When I build my Castle by the Sea, you can sojourn to the Eastern most foundational layer and find the first foundational brick. Attend your eyes; then, you will see that the name carved upon this brick is "Doug". See ya later, Space Cowboy...

I ordered flowers to be delivered for my aunt's birthday and she was thrilled with them. Not being…read morelocated there not knowing what they have available, and putting trust in a floral designer is always a risk. What they put together was a slam dunk. Would absolutely order flowers from them again.

Chemical free veges, fruit and herbs! Friendly and warm people! Good vibes! I have some other…read moreproducts at the farmers markets or at their farm stand such as veggies, fruits, herbs, teas, coffee, pottery, soap etc