Friday, May 4, 2012

The Tulip Festival

The other day I had the "Travel Chanel" on TV.  They were showing the tulips in Holland.  They were lovely.  However, I thought that most people don't realize that we grow tulips up in the Skagit Valley just north of the Seattle area.  In a town called Mt. Vernon they have a month long (April) festival to honor the tulip.  I decided to share this information with my blog friends.  I don't think Washington is associated with the tulip.  The SBA and I did not go this year.  We try to get up there every other year.  It is breath taking! It is truly a rainbow on the ground.  I hope you enjoy these photos from last year's festival!  Thanks to all who read my blog! I really appreciate you very much!!! Have a great week-end!









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11 comments:

  1. BethMay 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    I have the Skagit Tulip Festival refridgerator magnet series - bought 'em at the NW Flower show one year - they are taken from the poster (print) used each year to advertise the festival - all so pretty too! Never been - need to go!

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  2. marlyMay 4, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    WOW!! Amazing fields of color!

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  3. PennyMay 4, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  4. DebbyMay 5, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    Looks familiar!!

    Greetings from Debby,
    the Netherlands

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  5. twinpeakprimitivesMay 5, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Amazing photos and colors.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  6. CarolMay 5, 2012 at 3:38 AM

    I had no idea there were so many tulips grown in Washington! What a sight that must be in person--really lovely photos, Barb!

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  7. MelissaMay 5, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful pics! So gorgeous!!!

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  8. ChrisMay 6, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Beautiful pics!

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  9. VeronicaMay 6, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Oh I just love tulips and those photos are amazing! I especially like the last one. Single yellow tulip in a field of pink. Reminds me that it's okay to be different :)

    Hugs,
    Veronica.

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  10. EllenMay 7, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Oh my goodness!!!! What wonderful tulips. I love your pictures. Tulips are in my top 5 favorite flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. valerieMay 14, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    About 8 years ago, I tagged along on a business trip to WA with my sister and we stopped by the tulip festival. It was beautiful! I hope to make it back another year. The color array is stunning!

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