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They may not be growing in the flower fields of Holland, but more than 26,000 tulips will attract thousands of visitors to Descanso Gardens from mid-March to mid-April. Timing one’s visit to match the peak blooming period is tricky. Last year, my husband, Doug, and I popped in around late-March and discovered row after row of tulips blooming in a wide range of varieties and colors. It was awe-inspiring. To this day, some of my favorite photos from my husband’s collection are the tulip beds of Descanso Gardens. Part of what makes the tulip experience so magical is knowing that their blooms are short-lived. Although Doug and I are betting that late March will have the grandest display of tulips, the staff at Descanso has planned their festivities for the weekend of April 1. Their Web site reads:“Demonstrations and a special program at noon Sunday will offer new appreciation of this quintessential spring flower and Descanso’s 2006 display. In addition to the...
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