The Flower Fields of Carlsbad
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The Flower Fields of Carlsbad is one of those things here in Southern
California I have wanted to go to for years. About 8 years ago we were
returning from San Diego and drove by it. At that time I knew nothing about
it. We drove into the parking lot and saw the line to get in and the throngs
of people in the fields and decided this was not a good day to go. This time I
took a day off from work so we could go during the week. |
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Ahhh much nicer there were not bazillions of people. It was a bit windy
though which makes it very hard to get nice sharp pictures of flowers
because they are moving in the wind. Hey, you have to take what you are
given huh. There are over 50 acres of flowers. They have one area they plant
in the shape and colors of the American Flag. Unfortunately that was not
blooming why we were there. |
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The flowers planted are Giant Tecolote Ranunculus and they are in bloom
for 6 to 8 weeks each year. They have been doing this for over 60 years.
They pick and sell a certain portion of the flowers but the majority
of them are there for the public to enjoy. |
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