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Apr 4, 2021

After taking most of 2020 season off, Flower Fields set to bloom again - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Over the past 18 years of managing The Flower Fields in Carlsbad, General Manager Fred Clarke has seen some disappointing crop years caused by early rains, freezes, droughts, pests and wildfires. But nothing beats the pandemic in terms of its unique double-whammy last March. Just over two weeks into its 2020 season last March, the 55-acre floral attraction was forced to close its gates to visitors. At the same time, all of the orders for the Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers that the farm cuts and ships back East to wholesale distributors were canceled. Flower sales did eventually rebound, but to control expenses in the early weeks of the pandemic, Clarke mowed down the majority of the early crop to reduce water costs.But everything’s coming up roses, or ranunculus in this case, for the 2021 season. On Monday, The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch will open its gates for a nine-week spring season. Master gardener Judy MacKenzie works in the Pot Head Garden area at The Flower Fields in Carlsbad on Wed...

Aug 3, 2020

Howard Dungan - Obituary - Legacy.com

Howard flew with Honor Flight to Washington D.C. and spoke to a 5th grade class in Carlsbad that had written letters to the veterans to read on the flight, befriended the teacher, and later attended the middle school graduation for the students. This was the subject of a local news story. Another story was about his flight on a B-25, his first since World War II. On a trip to Hawaii with aniece, he honored a relative killed on the U.S.S. Arizona at Pearl Harbor, his first visit there after the war.Howard worked hard to live as independently as he could, frequented the zoo, read extensively, and watched televised sports until COVID-19 forced him to replace them with old television westerns and more classic movies. A rerun of the original "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" which featured B-25s like he flew was rarely missed, along with "Catch-22", which he said captured some of the absurdities of the war. He still drove well, shopped, and balanced his checkbookuntil a few weeks before he passed.Howard is survived by his daughter, Michelle Dungan and her wife, Veronica Zerrer; numerous nieces and nephews; friends and former students whose lives he touched; and the family dog, Jacqui, who recently saved him from a bad fall by warning Veronica that he had a leg cramp and was trapped on the steep slope next to a vertical embankment while weeding his yard.Both Howard and Anita supported good public education for everyone, and that would include a broad curriculum helping students understand history, society, and government so they can become good citizens. It must also provide a solid foundation for all students whether they aspire to vocational or to a college education. In lieu of flowers for services at Glen Abbey in Bonita and interment at Fort Rosecrans, please consider a contribution to Honor Flight, or your favorite charity or other group that could support the above educational goals. Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on Aug. 2, 2020.

Jun 19, 2020

Farm donates flowers as thank you - The San Diego Union-Tribune

CARLSBADBilingual Family Storytime onlineThe city of Carlsbad’s Virtual Bilingual Family Storytime is at 10 a.m. Wednesdays . There will be 30 minutes of stories and songs in English and Spanish with a different theme each week. The program is free and presented on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary/live.Library hosts virtual Folklorico dance class Advertisement The city of Carlsbad’s Virtual Introduction to Folklorico Dance is at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. The online introduction to folklorico dance with Maestra Kareli Montoya, artistic director of the famed Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles, features a class teaching basic dances from the various regions of Mexico. Participation is free; sponsored by Friends of the Carlsbad Library. Presented on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/carlsbadcitylibrary/live.ENCINITASAnimal shelter holds virtual Kitten ShowerThe Rancho Coastal Humane Society is holding a virtual Kitten Shower through June 30 to celebrate the arrival of...

May 1, 2020

Coronavirus hit California's cut-flower industry at the worst time - Los Angeles Times

Among the victims are the ranunculus that carpet the Flower Fields near the San Diego Freeway in Carlsbad — a working farm that also is an important agritourism destination. It closed on March 17, two weeks into its season. Advertisement “We are absolutely dependent on the partnership between both tourists and cut flowers in order to make that work,” Mellano said of the Carlsbad farm. “And this year, all of our orders for the ranunculus got canceled by the supermarkets. And the tourism was shut down due to social distancing requirements.”Only a small portion of the fields will survive in hopes that social distancing rules will relax before summer. Then, people might again be able...

Mar 19, 2020

Exploring San Diego: Circus acts, Flower Fields open, Mariachi Fest - 10News

Chula Vista also hosts Circus in the Park with shows and workshops with performers with Fern Street Circus.Carlsbad's Flower Fields open for business this weekend, with their 50-acre display of beautiful Ranunculus flowers in bloom for the spring.The Mission Valley Craft Beer and Food Festival serves up delicious craft beers and food with a bacon twist from independent brewers and local chefs. The Mariachi Fest also pairs dazzling mariachi and folklórico performances with taco and tequila tastings in Escondido.THURSDAYCircus VargasWhere: Westfield Mission Valley; Cost: $17 - $72Take your kids to the Big Top for a weekend packed with circus action as Circus Vargas hits Westfield Mission Valley. Acrobats, daredevils, and flying trapeze artists will perform to audiences' delight, recreating circus feats from the past for a new audience.Museum MonthWhere: Various locations; Cost: Prices vary(Thursday - Saturday) Throughout the month of February, San Diegans and visitors can pick up a special, free pass to save 50 percent at more than 40 museums throughout the city. Museums like the Fleet Science Center, Maritime Museum, San Diego Air & Space Museum, Natural History Museum, and many more are participating in the special month.FRIDAYKuumbaFestWhere: San Diego Repertory Theatre; Cost: $5 - $115KuumbaFest brings three days of African-American cu...

Mar 19, 2020

Coronavirus: Six beautiful flower places that are safe to visit. - Los Angeles Times

Mission Canyon Road, Santa Barbara; sbbg.orgFlower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch You won’t be able to walk among Carlsbad’s Flower Fields right now, but you can still see them.(Carlsbad Flower Fields) Ranunculus love rain; it makes the stems stronger, the blossoms brighter. The delicate flowers (a.k.a. Persian buttercups) are in bloom right now at the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch.The site is closed to walk-in visitors because of coronavirus precautions, but you can still drive up to an overlook that offers an expansive view of the 50 acres of flowers and the ocean. Advertisement From the 5 freeway, take the Palomar Airport exit, drive east and up the hill toward the Grand Pacific Palisades Resort. Then turn left on Armada Drive in front of the resort to see the flowers.Info: theflowerfields.comCalifornia Botanic Garden California native shrub ceanothus blooms at the California Botanic Garden in Claremont.(California Botanic Garden) Claremont’s recently renamed California Botanic Garden (a.k.a. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden) is the perfect place to take a stroll to see all the native California plants that grow here, including redwood and Joshua trees.The garden has postponed upcoming events but “remains open to provide our community with a beautiful outdoor space for relaxation and peace in this trying time,” the website says.Info: Adults, $10; seniors and students, $6; children, 3 to 12, $4; children younger than 3, free. 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont; calbg.orgLompoc flower fields Lompoc’s commercial flower fields erupt in spring.(Bottle Branding) Expect colorful swaths of larkspur, delphinium and Queen Anne’s lace when the commercial flower fields near Lompoc start blooming any day now. No worries ab...