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For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. Connecticut’s very own Holland, Netherlands can be seen in the form of Wicked Tulips Flower Farm i the town of Preston. They also host one of the largest U-Pick events where you can pick up to 10 flowers per ticket. With approximately 1.5 millionContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Tulips”

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. Yellow is my favorite color, so naturally sitting in a field of golden yellow flowers is as good as being in heaven. 🙂  When my brother and his family were visiting me last month, we went to see these Daffodils in Meriden, Connecticut. UpContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Daffodils”

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. “Life is simply a mix of mayhem and magnolias, so embrace this gentle riot and gather flowers along the way.” –  Kat Savage These Saucer Magnolia flowers bloom for only three weeks or so in the month of April. Most of the time IContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Saucer Magnolia Flowers”

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. Either this is a Cherry Tree or a Serviceberry Tree in full bloom. Coming back from the UCONN Men’s College Basketball Championship Parade a few weeks ago, we saw these lined up on the edges of Bushnell Park, in full white glory and pretty.

For all the posts in the Wild Paradise Series, go here. On the Eagle Walk that I attended a couple weeks ago at the Shepaug Eagle Observatory, folks from Connecticut Audubon Society brought three birds of prey that they house and protect in their sanctuary. The third and final one was the Broad Winged HawkContinue reading “Wild Paradise: Broad Winged Hawk”