I have come to appreciate the little things in life. Who knew they just may be the most precious moments of your day? This week was another amazing week wandering the fields at the Tulip Farm, unbelievably, every single day, except Easter of course. Every day, I select 5 tulips and bulbs to come home with me, Although these are beautiful, I select the ones that are still in buds, giving me the most time to enjoy them, as I watch them slowly open up and show off their beauty. How can I deny them the chance to show off for me?
For those of you who are already tired of looking at tulips, as if that is even possible? I think not, but, I won't be narrowminded. Surely there are one or three of you, yes? Raise your hand so I can see who you are. There will be no judgment, or at least so little you won't even notice it.
My family celebrated Easter last weekend. We did all the traditional things like coloring Easter Eggs, and flowers all around the house, but, the day starts off with the Easter Mass followed by a large family meal. We have always had lamb, and the tradition continues. Orthodox Christians around the world celebrate Easter/Pascha this Sunday. Easter service starts their day, and there will be decorated eggs (theirs are with red dye), and eat their traditional foods for dinner.
About those red eggs: In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ, with further symbolism being found in the hard shell of the egg symbolizing the sealed Tomb of Christ—the cracking of which symbolized his resurrection from the dead. source
Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive.
Rows and rows of color. I do so love the brilliance of tulips, is it no wonder they long to be picked? I picked three of those tall yellow tulips which looked simply regal standing so tall and beautiful. I am not sure I have a favorite color for a tulip, each one is more remarkable than the other. I find it hard to play favorites. Do you have one that you favor? What is the color you like best? Remember, you can have more than one favorite. It is only fair!
If you read last week's #MarketFriday post, you already know that I have a season pass for the tulip farm. I say that with a smile. The tulip season is about three weeks and then it is gone, gone, gone. I paid $75.00 for the season pass, which also includes the sunflower farm in July/August. You get free flowers every time you go. Five tulips every day and three sunflowers when they are in season. Every day. You can go any time of the day and stay as long as you want. I know there are those wondering if it is worth the money spent.
Yes! Have you bought tulips lately? Depending on which variety, the fairly inexpensive tulip sells from $1 to $3 per stem. If you buy a dozen, they range from $12 to $25.Using those figures, I am almost streaming those flowers. To be fair, I still think that is expensive. But, can we really put a price on beauty? Why, yes! Yes, you can. Ah, but, inhale their scent. It is intoxicating!
The color mixes are sometimes surprising, but, always complimentary. I have never met a tulip that I didn't love. If tulips do not grow where you live, what is your favorite flower? I love frangipani. They have such incredible perfume. Now, I cannot grow them here, but, I still love them.
They set up their tables so that you can wrap your tulips up and keep them together. If you pulled out the bulb with the flower, you can cut it off and toss it in the amnesty bucket, the back garbage bin to the right of your table. In a few hours, it will be full of bulbs that are being given back. If you keep them, they charge you $1.00 a bulb and if you toss them back, you pay nothing. Works out nicely.
I have bought a few varieties that I really liked for my own garden. I am pleased to be able to get some varieties that I have never had before. Yesterday, I bought 5 bulbs for $1.00, so I got charged $5.00 extra so I could continue walking out that door. Hypothetical, as there is no door. Still, I paid the $5.00 but I was excited to get these bulbs. Each one of them had a double bulb. You only get charged for one. So yes! Another bonus! It's like they are paying me to take their bulbs away!
Have you ever visited a flower farm? I have a new appreciation for flower farms. They provide a service for money. Obviously, it is something that makes a good living for many people, plus the owner.
I am money ahead already on the pass vs buying them outright. I like when I can see how well I did, checking out the site before it goes up for sale. There are only so many tickets and they don't have enough space to allow more in.
They have a bunch of wooden shoes, all of them well-worn. I like the blue one with the tree on it. Sometimes after the rain, I bring my own wooden shoes that I bought in Holland. I used to garden in them as my house over there could get pretty muddy in the rain.There is nothing worse than getting newer shoes out with you when you are basically drowned in the mud here at the farm.
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Well, I will be sending this off toght I hope you have a wonderful night! And just like that, this post is done. I hope you had a good time and learned a little something new. Thank you for supporting the challenge! For all of my friends celebrating Easter this weekend, I wish you a Happy Easter! Never forget, #MarketFriday loves you!!
As always, there must be flowers to color my world. #alwaysaflower
Fridays are all about the #MarketFriday Challenge! Looking to take part in it? Here is how: Rules of the Road to Join #MarketFriday!
1.Go to any type of market, or anywhere where you pay money for a service. It can be a museum, a movie theatre, or an auction. Be creative!
2.Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost? We like to compare prices, otherwise, it is just pictures of a market!
3.Post the pictures! No out-of-focus ones, please! Tell a little bit about the pictures that you post. Having many pictures to scroll through does not make a better post without explanation.
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5.Following me and reblogging the post so more see it would be appreciated !! Not a rule, just appreciated, more vision for more views on your posts!
6 You must put #MarketFriday by @dswigle somewhere on your post.
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