InsideOut Magazine

Yes, it is possible to be in Paradise, without leaving the planet. Six of the areas finest yards will inspire gardeners. The 17th annual Paradise Garden Club Tour is set for June 6th and 7th.

No, this is not the cry of another discovery of gold. It is the deliberate result of dedicated gardeners planting 60,000 daffodil bulbs in the Town of Paradise, CA. Some daffodil bulbs were planted by individuals in their own yards, but the majority was lovingly buried in public gardens for all to enjoy.

The vision was born in the mind of a member of the Paradise Garden Club, Jayne Locas. Prior to becoming a permanent resident she “felt that something was needed to bring the community together, a unifying concept that would bring hope and joy to all who passed through. What could be done that would enhance the beauty that the town already possessed?”

A number of communities have embraced daffodils as a harbinger of spring. Notably in the town of Volcano is the famous “Daffodil Hill. The 150 year old ranch is a family owned garden containing 400,000 daffodils.

Influenced by friends to join the Marine Reserves at age 18, Ross Beronda agreed to this diversion that only occupied one day a week. It was enjoyable to play war while driving a tank, but he didn’t realize this skill would be required in Korea in 1950.