Spring is a magical time for flower lovers – all the fields of color and beauty are just around the corner. There are so many spectacular places to see the best of Spring. Here are just a few highlights around the world:
- Keukenhof Spring Gardens, Netherlands – Open from March 18th -May 16th to view the stunning displays of Dutch Tulips. Each year hundreds of thousands of people visit this magical garden from all over the world. A river cruise is a great way to see the tulips. Mark your calendars! In 2012 the Netherlands will be hosting their Floriade, an International exhibition of flowers and gardening, held only once every 10 years.
- The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Florida – is filled with a colorful array of flowers, gardens, topiaries, and educational events. Guests of all ages will enjoy the beauty of millions of blooming flowers. On the weekends, you can learn helpful gardening tips and see demonstrations of advanced gardening techniques from around the world.
- Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, CA – Starting March 1 through the end of May, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The park is open from sunrise to sunset for the best Poppy viewing.
- Butchart Gardens, Vancouver Island, Canada – Open year round, these gardens offer 5 seasons, The spring flower season is from March 21st – June 14th and displays a spectacular variety of bulbs in bloom. Several Canada tours and Alaska cruises include Vancouver Island.
- Huntington Gardens, Pasedena, CA – Covers 207 acres with more than 14,000 different varieties of plants showcased in more than a dozen principal garden areas.
- National Tropical Botanical Garden, Kauai Island, HI – Houses four gardens in Hawaii. The property on Kauai, the McBryde Garden in Lawai Valley, covers 252 acres and is home to the largest collection of native Hawaiian floras and many other plants from the tropical regions of the world.
