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.
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