Extrememly early season in the Skagit Valley

 

I painted at this field of daffodils near the Tulip Valley Vineyard and Orchard in Mt Vernon this morning. 

The Skagit Valley farmers are anxiously awaiting the tulip bloom, concerned that it will be over by the time of the official start of the annual Tulip Festival, usually on the first of April.

I spoke to the owner of the winery, who said some events have now been moved up two weeks early.

Friday March 20, Update: Field #1 at Roozengarde has red tulips in bloom today.

Tulip time in the Skagit Valley

I love it when I see people appreciating the wonder of nature. Like being in Hawaii and realizing that everyone on the road is pulling over because it's almost time to watch the sunset. . . every day!

Now is one of those seasonal times. It's the tulip bloom in the Skagit Valley. . . . Acres and acres of technicolor wonder!

Don't miss it!