Daffodil Hill, Volcano

This famous garden started with plantings from homesteaders during the 19th century and has continued to expand intermittently ever since. At 3000' elevation in the Sierra, it usually opens in mid- to late-March - and lasts only a few weeks. It varies greatly according to the Spring weather.  Contact the Business and Professional Association in Sutter Creek, and Amador County Chamber for information before you leave home.

 

Filoli Historical Country Estate

Daffodils abound at Filoli in Woodside.  Fields, flowers beds, containers and more are in bloom from late February through March.  Located west of San Francisco International Airport, toward the coast.  For more information please visit this web site at www.filoli.org.

 

Ironstone Vineyards, Murphys
Ironstone has perhaps the largest planned landscaping of daffodils in California.  One's breath is taken away upon rounding the hill and seeing the daffodils  blooming everywhere in front of you. The peak of bloom is mid-March; coinciding with Murphys Irish Days Celebration.  The NCDS holds a daffodil show at Ironstone during this festival. Ironstone has extensive gardens; something major is in bloom at nearly any time in the year.  The town of Murphys is filled with interesting boutiques and wonderful restaurants.

 

William Welch Tazettas, Carmel Valley

Bill Welch's Carmel Valley location now belongs to his friend Jamie. Jamie grows several acres of tazettas. Her fields are colorful wonders to see and walk through, especially since blooming time is November through February when other daffodils are dormant. Bill suggests you call Jamie (830-238-5358) to confirm the status of the bloom season. You can make a lovely day by planning to visit Jamie's daffodils with a stop in Carmel or Monterey!

 

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