Source Guide 172
The Flower Fields/Recycling
Dave Egbert travels to Carlsbad, CA for flowers and flying then learns about chic recycling for the garden.
High Flying adventure above The Flower Fields; Sophisticated recycling for your garden, Builder’s Resource; Dave's Faves: Arctostaphylos, Chasmanthe, Euphorbia
High Flying Adventure above the Flower Fields
Dave flew in an antique 1927 Travel Air Biplane originally used to deliver mail. Flights in this plane, including sunset flights, air combat adventures, and warbird flights are available daily by
Biplane, Air Combat and Warbird Adventures, 1-800-SKY-LOOP or www.barnstorming.com.
The Flower Fields are open each year during bloom time in spring from March to May, 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm.
Not only will you experience the color spectacle of millions of Ranunculus in bloom but also walk through gardens of roses, a display of poinsettias or take a ride on antique tractors. There are special places for fun activities with the kids or to enjoy a picnic lunch.
'Giant Tecolote' Ranunculus including Dave's favorite, 'Tecolote Cafe Blend' are available in fall and spring as bulbs from fine mail order bulb catalogs. Fresh cut bouquets and live plants are available in season at the Armstrong Garden Center adjoining The Flower Fields.
The Flower Fields
5701 Paseo Del Norte,
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-431-0352
www.theflowerfields.com
Special thanks to the staff of Paul Ecke Ranch for their help in bring you this segment.
Barn Owl.
Owls are important part of the suburban ecosystem, dining on animals pests like rodents.
Loss of suitable nesting spaces and animal poisons are major causes for the decline of this fine and useful bird. Please use non-toxic traps outdoors to avoid injuring owls who might accidentally prey on poisoned rodents.
Our owl is courtesy of:
Wild Things Animal Rentals at Vision Quest Ranch
400 River Rd. Salinas, CA 93908
831-455-1901
www.wildthingsinc.com
Experience wild and exotic animals up close in at this unique location with tours daily!
Sophisticated recycled materials for your garden, Building REsources.
Dave and Building REsources director Matthew Levasque explored new and innovative ways of using recycled glass, ceramic, granite, marble, and other materials in ways to compliment any garden. Dave especially liked the tumbled clay shards that make an attractive mulch to compliment the perennials in his garden.
Building REsources
701 Amador St.
San Francisco, CA.
415-285-7814
www.buildingREsources.com.
Special thanks to San Francisco Flower and Garden Show, Salmon Bay Events and Dawn Stranne of Dawn Stranne Public Relations for their help in creating this segment.
www.gardenshow.com
Dave's Favs
Plants seen on today's show are available at local independent garden centers across the country or from select sources listed below:
Arctostaphylos 'Howard McMinn'
Forestfarm
990 Tetherow Rd.
Williams, OR 97544
541-846-7269
www.forestfarm.com
Chasmanthe aethiopica
Brent and Becky's Bulbs
877-661-2852
www.brentandbeckysbulbs.com
Euphorbia 'Rudolf'
Native Sons Wholesale growers. Please visit their website for a list of retailers who carry quality Native Sons plants.
www.nativeson.com
Mt. Rainier Greenhouse by Sunshine Garden House
Water Feature Design by:
Aquascape, Inc.
www.aquascapeinc.com
Constructed by
Alliance Land and WaterScapes
2173 San Miguel Canyon Rd.
Prunedale, CA 93907
1-888-MY-USA-POND
www.alliancewaterscapes.com
Rock and gravel used for this project provided by:
Graniterock, Monterey Peninsula Concrete, and Building Supplies
1755 Del Monte Blvd.
Seaside, CA 93955
831-392-3700
www.graniterock.com
Additional information sources for today’s show were provided by Pacific Horticulture.
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