The Carlsbad Flower Fields are a sight to behold when in full bloom. This is the time of year when color is popping out all over the place!
The Flower Fields at the Carlsbad Ranch are a result of almost 100 years of hard work and cultivation. Luther Gage settled in Carlsbad in the early 1920's and brought with him the Ranunculus seeds that he grew in his fields next to Frank Frazee. After 1930, Frazee also started growing Ranunculus, the flowers shown in the photo above.
In 1965, Frazee moved his flowers over to the current site, which was owned by the Ecke family
in Encinitas. They had previously used the land to grow poinsettias, but had moved the operation to greenhouses. When Frazee retired, Paul Ecke took over the business and brought in Mellano and Company to take over the growing of the Ranunculus.
People come from all over the world to see the gorgeous display of colorful flowers and plants.
I love all plants, but especially the succulents. So sturdy and strong, able to adapt.
In direct contrast is the rose garden, filled with sweet frail beauty, so soft and delicate.
Wide paths lead in and out of the fragrant flowers. In the distance you can see the Encina Power Station's 400 foot tall smokestack and on a clear day, the ocean. It was a beautiful morning, a wonderful day! Link to the Flower Fields at the Carlsbad Ranch.