May Day, Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Derby Day! For Mel: "May the 4th" [be with you/ Star Wars Day, lol.
May seems to be crowded with celebrations, induced no doubt by the prospect of spring's arrival, and dreams summer days ahead. Maybe the ugly locust tree will have leaves by Memorial Day? This an old weeping cherry, trying hard.
At the present time, I am not out and about most days, and my supply of fresh flowers has been sadly meagre. [Hence the sometimes use of faux; and my silly distress about snide opinions on IG. Better silk than nothing]. But I was rummaging around the internet and discovered this amazing Tulip farm in mid-New Jersey. 8 million tulips! Holland Ridge Farms, NJ here
Another closer [but not close] has two million, Waterdrinker Family Farm here. Also beautiful, both had pictures that looked like Holland at its most beautiful. But farm number one had an intriguing side venture: fresh cut tulips, overnighted to one's home.
Twenty buds for 19.99. Worth a try?
The shipping [free] was a bit odd, as they came via JFK Airport.
Um..once they're at JFK they are already here, do they wheel the boxes into some airport hub, then back onto a truck, no plane involved? Or did my tulips fly to far destinations and back again? No problem, as they arrived next morning, fresh and perfect.
A very exciting delivery, whatever could be in that really small box?, I thought. Oh. Oh my! Not colors I'd choose. In fact the least likely combo I'd choose. So a negative. It would be nice if they let you choose or suggest what would be preferred. I perked them up with a little colorful quilt atop my grey striped table runner.
I was also auditioning the service for May birthdays and Mother's Day gifts, but their last bouquet was shipped April 30.
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Yes, I was hoping for red, pink, or stripey---but I think they're lovely. Note, they lasted a week and there was enough for two bouquets.
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Cost is the same as supermarket tulips, free shipping. I'll try their sunflowers in August too.
Now pour us some tequila, it's Cinco de Mayo, a strangely American celebration, but who cares. [sadly this is just an internet pic and not reality.]
gone to the beach....
PS this week's art attempt. I literally threw the watercolor in the bin, it was a mess. If I feel better I may try again. Use of her photo of "Circus Tulips" kindly allowed by Jane at
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In search of more cut fresh flowers, here's a recc from a friend. Ranunculas to swoon over. Very expensive, farmed in California. They come as cut flowers, or you can add a vase etc. I would def loosen up the look, but the flowers are stunning. My friend sends the ''bouqs" as corporate gifts....Bouqs Co.HERE / their photo
And here is a smile! LouLou in the Tulips LouLou the Pug, in Netherlands tulip fields. She is so adorable.
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The tulips are pretty! I like the pinky-purple ones, but yes would be nicer to be able to choose. Sunflowers might be fun, too! I think the ranunculas are very pretty but I've never had good luck trying to grow them. I have no idea how long they'd last as cut flowers but they sure are nice.
ReplyDeleteI missed seeing your painting, but the lighthouse picture was nice - loved the flowers in it.
LOL, you forgot Star Wars Day in your list of holidays in May! May the fourth be with you! (Yeah we're nerds here.) I forgot all about Cinco de Mayo, though - a margarita would have been good!
It's been raining more often than not the last two days - no big storms, just rain and the occasional quiet thunder. Kind of nice but kind of dreary. I hope your weather is turning nicer so you can get out some! Take care and thanks for sharing!
Fresh flowers are a pleasure any time of year, but what a shame it was a colour combo you wouldn't have chosen (I dare say I'd have split into a vase of yellow and a vase of purple). Ranunculas absolutely stunning. Bring on the sun!
ReplyDeleteI was pleased with the tulips as they opened--it was just a bit unfortunate that those are the two colors I would not have chosen. Tho purple and white would have been worse. The purple tulips were nice w their fringe-y petals.
DeleteTulips plus quilts! What more could one want? They look beautiful in your home.
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying your art adventure, watercolour or computer. A group of them would look marvellous on a wall.
Thanks for the info. on the mailed tulips. Have been wondering if these sorts of services were better than the expensive delivery from a florist!
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