What to KnowTulip Garden ExperienceUnderwood Family FarmsMoorparkFeb. 7 through March 20 (there is a chance the tulip run could be done by March 20, though, so do check before heading to Moorpark)9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; starting March 8, the experience will close at 6 p.m.$15 Monday-Friday entry; $20 Saturday, Sunday, and holidaysPick-your-own tulips are $1.50 each or a dozen for $12; you can also enjoy six flowers for $7
Floral and fanciful excursions, the airy outings that connect us with the earth, the seasons, the beauty of nature, and each other, are synonymous with the spring.
Which, of course, is fully and totally unsurprising: Brand-new sprouts and tiny seeds and little leaflings burst forth in the springtime, as the sun warms the soil and fresh growth adds color to our gardens and landscape.
But Southern California sometimes finds spring adding zing to a few flowery spots prior to its official arrival, specifically in those places where cultivated flowers are the eye-catching focus.
Underwood Family Farms in Moorpark has been a spectacular center of floral joy for many years, with one of the most popular offerings debuting in February.
It’s the Tulip Garden Experience, which, yes, gives guests the opportunity to pick tulips.
The pick-your-own blossoms are not part of your entry price, do keep in mind, and weekday admission is a little less than weekends and holidays.
Some other attractions gracing the windmill-sweet area including Giant Hay Pyramids, Farmer Craig’s Chicken Show, and a Tulip Train Ride. Everything begins Feb. 7, so you won’t have to wait long, but keep in mind that the experience’s closing date, March 20, really depends on the tulip scene and how long the flowers last.
The train ride is a weekends-only activity, and if you’re seeking Dutch Stroopwaffle, you’ll also want to stop by on a Saturday or Sunday.
If you’re seeking other pick-your-own enticements, Underwood Family Farms updates the veg-and-fruit lists for both the Moorpark and Somis locations. Some of the goodies growing at Moorpark as February begins include fennel, bok choy, and cilantro.
And if you’re eager to bask in some of the other tulip-terrific sights around Southern California? Over 35,000 tulip bulbs were planted at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge in January.
These tulips are only for admiring, not picking, keep in mind, and the first ones begin to appear near the end of February, with peak bloom happening around the second part of March.